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SUMMARY:Historical Society: Inventor Sanders Frye
DESCRIPTION:The Westerville Historical Society will hold its bimonthly meeting at 7 p.m. March 27 at the Westerville Public Library\, 126 S. State St. \nStephen Grinch\, Otterbein archivist\, will share details of the life of local resident Sanders Frye\, who invented the first automatic bowling pinsetter. Frye was the business manager of Otterbein University and also a miniature train hobbyist. \nDoors to the library open at 6:30 p.m. This program is free and open to the public.
URL:https://uptownwestervilleinc.com/event/historical-society-inventor-sanders-frye/
LOCATION:Westerville Public Library\, 126 S. State St.\, Westerville\, 43081\, United States
CATEGORIES:In the area,Local history
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155256
CREATED:20260117T171729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T171756Z
UID:990002674-1769194800-1769202000@uptownwestervilleinc.com
SUMMARY:Historical Society: The Prohibition Archive in Westerville
DESCRIPTION:Learn the backstory of the Anti-Saloon League Collection and how it became the Westerville History Museum. \nThe Westerville Historical Society will hold its bimonthly meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Westerville Public Library\, 126 S. State St. \nJackie Barton\, manager of the History Museum at the library will present the program about the collection. You will have the opportunity to view rare items that have not been onsite since 1974. Topics will include: \n\nHow did the Westerville Public Library come to hold the nation’s largest prohibition collection?\nDid this archive almost leave Ohio and how did it end up staying?\nWhere has it been stored for the past 50 years and what is happening now?\nWhat is in the collection?\n\nDoors to the library open at 6:30 p.m. This program is free and open to the public.
URL:https://uptownwestervilleinc.com/event/historical-society-the-prohibition-archive-in-westerville/
LOCATION:Westerville Public Library\, 126 S. State St.\, Westerville\, 43081\, United States
CATEGORIES:In the area,Local history
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155256
CREATED:20251106T130131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T130143Z
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SUMMARY:Hanby House 2025 Christmas Open Houses
DESCRIPTION:Get in the holiday spirit with a visit to Hanby House! \nJoin the Westerville Historical Society for a celebration of the holidays in the historic home specially decorated for the occasion\, with music in the parlor and sweet treats in the adjacent Shoemaker Cottage. \nThe home of Ben Hanby\, composer of Up on the Housetop will be open to the public for this annual showcase. The Hanby House is located at 160 E. Main St.\, in the heart of the Otterbein University campus. \nChristmas Open House hours for 2025 will be: \n\n7-9 p.m. Tuesday\, Dec. 2\, 2025\n7-9 p.m. Thursday\, Dec. 4\, 2025\n10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday\, Dec. 6\, 2025\n\nNo admittance fee — Donations encouraged. \nThe Hanby House is owned by the Ohio History Connection and managed by the Westerville Historical Society. \nOn the National Registry of Historic sites\, the house museum is furnished with items depicting the lifestyle of a family of modest means in the 1850s. Home to William Hanby and his family\, the dwelling is important because of its representation of the social\, moral\, educational\, and artistic fabric of Westerville\, Otterbein University and Ohio. \nRead much more on the Westerville Historical Society website at westervillehistory.org. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://uptownwestervilleinc.com/event/hanby-house-2025-christmas-open-houses/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Hanby House\, 160 W. Main St.\, Westerville\, OH\, 43081\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday events,Local history
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155256
CREATED:20251106T130131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T130143Z
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SUMMARY:Hanby House 2025 Christmas Open Houses
DESCRIPTION:Get in the holiday spirit with a visit to Hanby House! \nJoin the Westerville Historical Society for a celebration of the holidays in the historic home specially decorated for the occasion\, with music in the parlor and sweet treats in the adjacent Shoemaker Cottage. \nThe home of Ben Hanby\, composer of Up on the Housetop will be open to the public for this annual showcase. The Hanby House is located at 160 E. Main St.\, in the heart of the Otterbein University campus. \nChristmas Open House hours for 2025 will be: \n\n7-9 p.m. Tuesday\, Dec. 2\, 2025\n7-9 p.m. Thursday\, Dec. 4\, 2025\n10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday\, Dec. 6\, 2025\n\nNo admittance fee — Donations encouraged. \nThe Hanby House is owned by the Ohio History Connection and managed by the Westerville Historical Society. \nOn the National Registry of Historic sites\, the house museum is furnished with items depicting the lifestyle of a family of modest means in the 1850s. Home to William Hanby and his family\, the dwelling is important because of its representation of the social\, moral\, educational\, and artistic fabric of Westerville\, Otterbein University and Ohio. \nRead much more on the Westerville Historical Society website at westervillehistory.org. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://uptownwestervilleinc.com/event/hanby-house-2025-christmas-open-houses/2025-12-04/
LOCATION:Hanby House\, 160 W. Main St.\, Westerville\, OH\, 43081\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday events,Local history
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155256
CREATED:20251106T130131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T130143Z
UID:990002572-1764702000-1764702000@uptownwestervilleinc.com
SUMMARY:Hanby House 2025 Christmas Open Houses
DESCRIPTION:Get in the holiday spirit with a visit to Hanby House! \nJoin the Westerville Historical Society for a celebration of the holidays in the historic home specially decorated for the occasion\, with music in the parlor and sweet treats in the adjacent Shoemaker Cottage. \nThe home of Ben Hanby\, composer of Up on the Housetop will be open to the public for this annual showcase. The Hanby House is located at 160 E. Main St.\, in the heart of the Otterbein University campus. \nChristmas Open House hours for 2025 will be: \n\n7-9 p.m. Tuesday\, Dec. 2\, 2025\n7-9 p.m. Thursday\, Dec. 4\, 2025\n10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday\, Dec. 6\, 2025\n\nNo admittance fee — Donations encouraged. \nThe Hanby House is owned by the Ohio History Connection and managed by the Westerville Historical Society. \nOn the National Registry of Historic sites\, the house museum is furnished with items depicting the lifestyle of a family of modest means in the 1850s. Home to William Hanby and his family\, the dwelling is important because of its representation of the social\, moral\, educational\, and artistic fabric of Westerville\, Otterbein University and Ohio. \nRead much more on the Westerville Historical Society website at westervillehistory.org. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://uptownwestervilleinc.com/event/hanby-house-2025-christmas-open-houses/2025-12-02/
LOCATION:Hanby House\, 160 W. Main St.\, Westerville\, OH\, 43081\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday events,Local history
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155256
CREATED:20250902T214610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T232648Z
UID:990001963-1762696800-1762704000@uptownwestervilleinc.com
SUMMARY:Historical Society Annual Meeting & Program: Hoover Reservoir
DESCRIPTION:Annual Meeting and Program \nThe Westerville Historical Society will hold its annual meeting and special program Sunday\, Nov. 9\, in McVay Halt at the Church of the Messiah\, 51 N. State St. \nGary Houtz and John Bokros will present a program about Hoover Reservoir\, including information about the land before the construction\, the impetus for the project and the construction and impact of the dam. \nThis is the Westerville Historical Society’s annual meeting and dessert buffet. Reservations are required and will be accepted after the society’s newsletter goes out in October. \n 
URL:https://uptownwestervilleinc.com/event/historical-society-annual-meeting-program-hoover-reservoir/
LOCATION:Church of the Messiah\, 51 N. State St.\, Westerville\, OH\, 43081\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local history,State Street News
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westerville Historical Society":MAILTO:WHSpres@westervillehistory.org
GEO:40.127434;-82.932593
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155256
CREATED:20250801T141138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T141145Z
UID:990001854-1758373200-1758384000@uptownwestervilleinc.com
SUMMARY:Historical Society: The Underground Railroad in Westerville
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Hanby House from 1-4 p.m. Sept. 20 and learn about the sites and people who were part of the Underground Railroad in Westerville.
URL:https://uptownwestervilleinc.com/event/historical-society-the-underground-railroad-in-westerville/
LOCATION:Hanby House\, 160 W. Main St.\, Westerville\, OH\, 43081\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local history
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westerville Historical Society":MAILTO:WHSpres@westervillehistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155256
CREATED:20250902T213020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T232554Z
UID:990001962-1758308400-1758315600@uptownwestervilleinc.com
SUMMARY:Historical Society: The Sharp Family and its impact on our community
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Cocuzzi will present a program about the Sharp family and their homes in Westerville. This important founding family of the community were part of the Underground Railroad\, active in the formation of Church of the Messiah\, and donated land for the Old Methodist Cemetery. \nThis program is free and open to the public.
URL:https://uptownwestervilleinc.com/event/historical-society-the-sharp-family-and-its-impact-on-our-community/
LOCATION:Westerville Senior Center-Community Center\, 350 N. Cleveland Ave.\, Westerville\, OH\, 43082\, United States
CATEGORIES:In the area,Local history
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westerville Historical Society":MAILTO:WHSpres@westervillehistory.org
GEO:40.1353192;-82.9452059
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155256
CREATED:20250801T140726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T140733Z
UID:990001853-1754139600-1754150400@uptownwestervilleinc.com
SUMMARY:Historical Society: Bishop Hanby and the Whiskey Wars
DESCRIPTION:In July\, 1875 Henry Corbin opened a saloon in Westerville and the Whiskey Wars began. Bishop William Hanby had a prominent role in this anti-alcohol battle. There will be presentations at Hanby House on Saturday\, August 2 at 1:30; 2:15 and 3:00 to share some of the stories of these dramatic events in our community’s history and the Hanby connection. The house will be open for tours from 1-4pm. This event is free and open to the public. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2025 marks 150 years since the beginning of the Westerville Whiskey Wars which put the community on the map of anti-alcohol “holy places”. Join us as we explore Bishop William Hanby’s action during this turbulent time for our town.
URL:https://uptownwestervilleinc.com/event/historical-society-bishop-hanby-and-the-whiskey-wars/
LOCATION:Hanby House\, 160 W. Main St.\, Westerville\, OH\, 43081\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local history
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155256
CREATED:20250603T165001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T165007Z
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SUMMARY:WHS Program: Juneteenth at the Hanby House
DESCRIPTION:Westerville Historical Society program\nJuneteenth at the Hanby House: The Fouse Family\nKaty Kaslow from the History Museum at the Westerville Public Library will give presentations on Squire Fouse and his family who lived in the Hanby House in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Squire was freed at the end of the Civil War and moved to Westerville. His son William Henry Fouse was the first black graduate of Westerville High School and Otterbein.
URL:https://uptownwestervilleinc.com/event/whs-program-juneteenth-at-the-hanby-house/
LOCATION:Hanby House\, 160 W. Main St.\, Westerville\, OH\, 43081\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local history
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westerville Historical Society":MAILTO:WHSpres@westervillehistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155256
CREATED:20250603T163805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T164046Z
UID:990001635-1749906000-1749916800@uptownwestervilleinc.com
SUMMARY:WHS Program: Kate Winter Hanby; Otterbein's Female Pioneers
DESCRIPTION:Westerville Historical Society program\nKate Winter Hanby and Female Pioneers of Otterbein\nStephen Grinch\, archivist at Otterbein\, will share information about the early female students and faculty at Otterbein University including Kate Winter Hanby\, Ben Hanby’s wife.
URL:https://uptownwestervilleinc.com/event/whs-program-kate-winter-hanby-otterbeins-female-pioneers/
LOCATION:Hanby House\, 160 W. Main St.\, Westerville\, OH\, 43081\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local history
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155257
CREATED:20250317T180419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T180419Z
UID:990001204-1747422000-1747429200@uptownwestervilleinc.com
SUMMARY:WHS program: Veterans interred in Westerville cemeteries
DESCRIPTION:In observance of Memorial Day\, the Westerville Historical Society will share the history of cemeteries in our area and the stories of some of those who served our nation and who are interred in their grounds. \nThis presentation will share the stories of some of our veterans to honor their service to our country. \nJoin us for this free program at 7 p.m. Friday\, May 16\, in the meeting rooms of the Westerville Public Library\, 126 S. State St.
URL:https://uptownwestervilleinc.com/event/whs-program-veterans-interred-in-westerville-cemeteries/
LOCATION:Westerville Public Library\, 126 S. State St.\, Westerville\, 43081\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local history,State Street News,Westerville Library Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155257
CREATED:20250314T155112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T155112Z
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SUMMARY:The History of Theaters in Westerville
DESCRIPTION:To commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the installation of the iconic Uptown Westerville marquee on the State Theater building\, the Westerville Historical Society will present a program spotlighting the history of the movie and live entertainment theaters in Westerville. \nJoin us for this special event at 7 p.m. Friday\, March 28 in the meeting rooms at the Westerville Public Library\, 126 S. State St. \nThis program is free and open to the public.
URL:https://uptownwestervilleinc.com/event/the-history-of-theaters-in-westerville/
LOCATION:Westerville Public Library\, 126 S. State St.\, Westerville\, 43081\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local history
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155257
CREATED:20241025T013424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T014141Z
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SUMMARY:Historical Society: World of William Fouse
DESCRIPTION:The World of WIlliam Fouse will be the program for the Westerville Historical Society’s January meeting\, set for 7 p.m. Friday\, Jan. 24 in the meeting rooms at the Westerville Public Library\, 126 S. State St. \nLearn how educator and activist Fouse broke barriers and left Westerville with a powerful legacy for Black history and American history. \nFouse was the first Black graduate of Westerville High School and the first Black graduate of Otterbein University. He spent much of his life fighting for equal educational opportunities for Black students — but he didn’t do it alone. \nThe stories of Fouse and his support network provide insight into the legacies of racism and slavery\, the leadership and creativity of local Black activists\, and their lives’ continuing relevance for today. \nThis presentation will be given by Westerville History Museum Specialist Kathryn Kaslow\, and is based on the Museum’ s The World of William Fouse. The exhibit will be open for meeting attendees to browse\, 30 minutes before the start of the program.
URL:https://uptownwestervilleinc.com/event/historical-society-world-of-william-fouse/
LOCATION:Hanby House\, 160 W. Main St.\, Westerville\, OH\, 43081\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday events,Local history
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155257
CREATED:20241024T175051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T180635Z
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SUMMARY:Hanby House 2024 Christmas Open Houses
DESCRIPTION:Get in the holiday spirit with a visit to Hanby House! \nJoin the Westerville Historical Society for a celebration of the holidays in the historic home specially decorated for the occasion\, with music in the parlor and sweet treats in the adjacent Shoemaker Cottage. \nThe home of Ben Hanby\, composer of Up on the Housetop will be open to the public for this annual showcase. The Hanby House is located at 160 E. Main St.\, in the heart of the Otterbein University campus. \nChristmas Open House hours for 2024 will be: \n\nFrom 7-9 p.m. Tuesday\, Dec. 3\nFrom 7-9 p.m. Thursday\, Dec. 5; and\nFrom 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday\, Dec. 7\n\nNo admittance fee — Donations encouraged. \nThe Hanby House is owned by the Ohio History Connection and managed by the Westerville Historical Society. \nOn the National Registry of Historic sites\, the house museum is furnished with items depicting the lifestyle of a family of modest means in the 1850s. Home to William Hanby and his family\, the dwelling is important because of its representation of the social\, moral\, educational\, and artistic fabric of Westerville\, Otterbein University and Ohio. \nRead much more on the Westerville Historical Society website at westervillehistory.org. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://uptownwestervilleinc.com/event/hanby-house-2024-dec-7/
LOCATION:Hanby House\, 160 W. Main St.\, Westerville\, OH\, 43081\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday events,Local history
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155257
CREATED:20241024T174829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T180057Z
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SUMMARY:Hanby House 2024 Christmas Open Houses
DESCRIPTION:Get in the holiday spirit with a visit to Hanby House! \nJoin the Westerville Historical Society for a celebration of the holidays in the historic home specially decorated for the occasion\, with music in the parlor and sweet treats in the adjacent Shoemaker Cottage. \nThe home of Ben Hanby\, composer of Up on the Housetop will be open to the public for this annual showcase. The Hanby House is located at 160 E. Main St.\, in the heart of the Otterbein University campus. \nChristmas Open House hours for 2024 will be: \n\nFrom 7-9 p.m. Tuesday\, Dec. 3\nFrom 7-9 p.m. Thursday\, Dec. 5; and\nFrom 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday\, Dec. 7\n\nNo admittance fee — Donations encouraged. \nThe Hanby House is owned by the Ohio History Connection and managed by the Westerville Historical Society. \nOn the National Registry of Historic sites\, the house museum is furnished with items depicting the lifestyle of a family of modest means in the 1850s. Home to William Hanby and his family\, the dwelling is important because of its representation of the social\, moral\, educational\, and artistic fabric of Westerville\, Otterbein University and Ohio. \nRead much more on the Westerville Historical Society website at westervillehistory.org. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://uptownwestervilleinc.com/event/hanby-house-2024-dec-5/
LOCATION:Hanby House\, 160 W. Main St.\, Westerville\, OH\, 43081\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday events,Local history
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155257
CREATED:20241024T174325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T180403Z
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SUMMARY:Hanby House 2024 Christmas Open Houses
DESCRIPTION:Get in the holiday spirit with a visit to Hanby House! \nJoin the Westerville Historical Society for a celebration of the holidays in the historic home specially decorated for the occasion\, with music in the parlor and sweet treats in the adjacent Shoemaker Cottage. \nThe home of Ben Hanby\, composer of Up on the Housetop will be open to the public for this annual showcase. The Hanby House is located at 160 E. Main St.\, in the heart of the Otterbein University campus. \nChristmas Open House hours for 2024 will be: \n\nFrom 7-9 p.m. Tuesday\, Dec. 3\nFrom 7-9 p.m. Thursday\, Dec. 5; and\nFrom 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday\, Dec. 7\n\nNo admittance fee — Donations encouraged. \nThe Hanby House is owned by the Ohio History Connection and managed by the Westerville Historical Society. \nOn the National Registry of Historic sites\, the house museum is furnished with items depicting the lifestyle of a family of modest means in the 1850s. Home to William Hanby and his family\, the dwelling is important because of its representation of the social\, moral\, educational\, and artistic fabric of Westerville\, Otterbein University and Ohio. \nRead much more on the Westerville Historical Society website at westervillehistory.org. \n  \n 
URL:https://uptownwestervilleinc.com/event/hanby-house-2024-dec-3/
LOCATION:Hanby House\, 160 W. Main St.\, Westerville\, OH\, 43081\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday events,Local history
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155257
CREATED:20241024T163020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T163027Z
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SUMMARY:Historical Society Annual Meeting & Program: Ice Age Ohio
DESCRIPTION:Annual Meeting and Program \nThe Westerville Historical Society will hold its annual dessert buffet and special program at 2 p.m. Sunday\, Nov. 17\, in McVay Halt at the Church of the Messiah\, 51 N. State St. \nThe featured speaker will be Dale Gnidovec\, Collections Manager and Curator of OSU’s Orton Geological Museum\, who will present the program\, Ice Age Ohio. \nDr. Gnidovec’s interest is in paleontology\, with a special interest in dinosaurs. The museum has a collection of more than 54\,000 rocks\, minerals and fossils which tell the story of Ohio’s early history. \nThe program will be preceded by a dessert buffet and there will be a charge for admission — $6 for WHS members and $8 for nonmembers. \nFill out the form below and mail payment to WHS\, P O Box 1063\, Westervilie\, OH 43086. \nOR \nScan it (or snap a picture) and email it to WHStreas@westervillehistory.org and you will receive an invoice via email that you can pay online.
URL:https://uptownwestervilleinc.com/event/historical-society-annual-meeting-program-ice-age-ohio/
LOCATION:Church of the Messiah\, 51 N. State St.\, Westerville\, OH\, 43081\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local history,State Street News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155257
CREATED:20240828T231809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T231815Z
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SUMMARY:WHS: Hanby Walking Tour Sept 28
DESCRIPTION:WHS: Hanby Walking Tour Sept. 28\n\n\nProgram at the Westerville Historical Society‘s historic Hanby House\, 160 W. Main St. The Hanby House is open from 1-4 p.m. every Saturday through the end of September.
URL:https://uptownwestervilleinc.com/event/whs-hanby-walking-tour-sept-28/
LOCATION:Hanby House\, 160 W. Main St.\, Westerville\, OH\, 43081\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local history,State Street News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155257
CREATED:20240828T230235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240914T133610Z
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SUMMARY:Whistle-Stop Underground Railroad Poetry Tour at Hanby
DESCRIPTION:Ohio Underground Railroad Whistle-Stop Poetry Tour stop at the Hanby House\n\n\nProgram at the Westerville Historical Society‘s historic Hanby House\, 160 W. Main St. The Hanby House is open from 1-4 p.m. every Saturday through the end of September. \nSept. 14: Ohio Underground Railroad Whistle-Stop Poetry Tour
URL:https://uptownwestervilleinc.com/event/whs-whistlestop-underground-railroad-tour/
LOCATION:Hanby House\, 160 W. Main St.\, Westerville\, OH\, 43081\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local history,State Street News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155257
CREATED:20240818T133152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240818T133152Z
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SUMMARY:WHS: Dacia Custer Shoemaker & Family Story
DESCRIPTION:WHS: Dacia Custer Shoemaker & Family Story\n\n\nDacia Custer Shoemaker and Family Story. \n\n\nProgram at the Westerville Historical Society‘s historic Hanby House\, 160 W. Main St. The Hanby House is open from 1-4 p.m. every Saturday through the end of September.
URL:https://uptownwestervilleinc.com/event/whs-dacia-custer-shoemaker-family-story/
LOCATION:Hanby House\, 160 W. Main St.\, Westerville\, OH\, 43081\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local history,State Street News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155257
CREATED:20240523T141846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T142847Z
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SUMMARY:WHS: Underground Railroad in Westerville
DESCRIPTION:WHS: Underground Railroad in Westerville\, 1-4 p.m.\n\n\nThe Underground Railroad in Westerville – Who was involved\, what buildings were part of this secret network? Westerville Historical Society President Beth Weinhardt will share information on the families and structures that were part of the effort to help freedom seekers travel through Ohio on their way to freedom in Canada \n\n\nThe Westerville Historical Society‘s historic Hanby House\, 160 W. Main St.\, is open from 1-4 p.m. every Saturday through the end of September. \n 
URL:https://uptownwestervilleinc.com/event/underground-railroad-june-22/
LOCATION:Hanby House\, 160 W. Main St.\, Westerville\, OH\, 43081\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local history,State Street News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155257
CREATED:20240523T141307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T141320Z
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SUMMARY:WHS: Melodian Concert June 15
DESCRIPTION:Westerville Historical Society: 1-4 p.m.\n\n\nJune 15 Melodeon Concert \nThomas Dalton\, Westerville North student\, will be playing this mid 19th century keyboard instrument which was popular for small congregations and traveling ministers. \n\n\nThe Westerville Historical Society‘s historic Hanby House\, 160 W. Main St.\, is open from 1-4 p.m. every Saturday through the end of September. \n 
URL:https://uptownwestervilleinc.com/event/whs-melodian-concert-june-15/
LOCATION:Hanby House\, 160 W. Main St.\, Westerville\, OH\, 43081\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local history,State Street News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155257
CREATED:20240523T140538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T143009Z
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SUMMARY:Gardening at the Hanby House
DESCRIPTION:Gardening at the Hanby House: 1-4 p.m.\n\n\nJoin the Westerville Historical Society on the lawn of Hanby House for gardening tips to help you with your summer planting and taking care of your plants. Experts will provide information on the best perennials to plant. \n\n\nThe Westerville Historical Society‘s historic Hanby House\, 160 W. Main St.\, is open from 1-4 p.m. every Saturday through the end of September. \n 
URL:https://uptownwestervilleinc.com/event/gardening-at-the-hanby-house/
LOCATION:Hanby House\, 160 W. Main St.\, Westerville\, OH\, 43081\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local history,State Street News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155257
CREATED:20240523T134650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T135701Z
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SUMMARY:WHS: The Wright-Hanby family connection
DESCRIPTION:Westerville Historical Society: 1-4 p.m.\n\n\nThe Hanby–Wright family connection \n\n\nDid you know that the Wright family (Wilbur and Orville) and the Hanby family are connected through marriage? Orville Wright visited the Hanby House and received an honorary degree from Otterbein shortly before his death. He left two pieces of the Wright Brothers Flight History at the Hanby House to commemorate the connections. Come here about the family connection and view these pieces of history. This program is in honor of the 2024 Sunrise Rotary Club of Westerville Field of Heroes theme – Ohio Heroes of Flight. \nThe Westerville Historical Society‘s historic Hanby House\, 160 W. Main St.\, is open from 1-4 p.m. every Saturday through the end of September. \n 
URL:https://uptownwestervilleinc.com/event/whs-the-wright-hanby-family-connection/
LOCATION:Hanby House\, 160 W. Main St.\, Westerville\, OH\, 43081\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local history,State Street News
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