Orange Johnson House Museum

I went with my daughter on a school field trip. It was very well done, the guides were dressed in Pioneer dress. They were knowledgeable and did a fantastic job.

This historic home stands along high street, just north of Olde Worthington. It was once the residence of Orange Johnson , a local comb-maker, and a few other families. The oldest part of the house was built in 1811 by Arora Buttles, which includes the kitchen with the original walk-in fireplace and a bread oven. The federal style facade and four more rooms were added by Johnson in 1816, making it one of central Ohio's oldest homes still standing in its original location. The Orange Johnson House is decorated in period furniture from important early Worthington families. It also houses a small museum of objects from Worthington's early colonial history, as well as Native American artifacts and a collection of 19th century women's hair combs and comb making tools. Costume-clad docents lead guided tours through the Orange Johnson House on Sundays from 2 until 5, from April through December- or by appointment. The museum is owned and operated by the Worthington Historical Society. A great time of year to visit is either during the holidays, when the home is decorated to the gilt or during midsummer when the herb garden is in full bloom and the lavender is just gorgeous!