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Whether you’re a longtime local or planning your first trip, this is your friendly guide to exploring Westerville. We’re...
06/19/2026

Whether you’re a longtime local or planning your first trip, this is your friendly guide to exploring Westerville.

We’re Westerville’s official tourism team, here to connect you with local hotels, events, restaurants, and things to do so your stay feels easy, fun, and memorable from check-in to checkout.

Swipe through to learn who we are, why we do what we do, and why you can trust us to help you make the most of your time here.

Ready to plan?
Tap the link in our bio to access the 2026–27 Westerville Visitors Guide, packed with lodging, dining, and trip ideas to help you eat, play, shop, and stay in Westerville.

06/17/2026

🎨 From blank walls to a citywide canvas...

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the installation of the America250 Westerville Murals! Over the past several weeks, 12 vinyl murals created by eight talented Ohio
artists have been installed throughout Westerville, highlighting the undertold stories of the people, places, and moments that have helped shape our city and community.

Join us at Westerville's Fourth Friday Festival as we officially kick off the project!

📅 Friday, June 26 | 6-9 p.m.
📍 Hanby Elementary School Lawn
🎨 Meet the mural artists, learn about the inspiration behind their work, and chat with them about the stories they brought to life
📖 Pick up a complimentary America250 Westerville Guide
🍦 Enjoy FREE frozen yogurt from project sponsor Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt (while supplies last!)
🎯 Family-friendly games, crafts and activities for all ages
🗺️ Learn about the digital Mural Trail and start exploring

Whether you've been following the project from the beginning or are just discovering it now, we hope you'll join us as we officially launch this citywide canvas and invite you to begin exploring the murals.

Learn more at🔗 visitwesterville.org/250

🏛️ Thank You to the America250 Westerville Friends of History Sponsors!The America250 Westerville Mural Project would no...
06/15/2026

🏛️ Thank You to the America250 Westerville Friends of History Sponsors!

The America250 Westerville Mural Project would not be possible without the support of local businesses and organizations that believe in preserving and sharing Westerville's stories.

A special thank you to:

✨ Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
✨ Central Ohio Primary Care
✨ Reach Realty
✨ Meza Wine Shop

Their support is helping to bring a citywide canvas to life, transforming public spaces throughout Westerville with murals that highlight the people, places, and moments that have shaped our city.

From artists and makers to community partners and sponsors, this project is a true collaboration, and we are grateful for the businesses that have chosen to invest in honoring Westerville's past, present, and future.

Thank you for supporting this community-wide effort to share Westerville's undertold stories through public art.

👉Learn more about the America250 Westerville Mural Project at www.visitwesterville.org/250

🎨 Meet the Artist: Zach CardozaThrough three murals created for the America250 Westerville Mural Project, artist Zach Ca...
06/15/2026

🎨 Meet the Artist: Zach Cardoza

Through three murals created for the America250 Westerville Mural Project, artist Zach Cardoza—supported by Brooke Cardoza's digital production expertise—brings Westerville's history to life.

Zach Cardoza is a professionally trained artist with over a decade of experience, grounded in classical fine art traditions and driven by curiosity around material and process. After studying Fine Art at Northwest College in Wyoming, he built a strong foundation in drawing, painting, sculpture, and pastels; skills that continue to shape his work today.

Now based in Columbus, Zach’s practice has evolved to incorporate both traditional and nontraditional materials, ranging from graphite and pastel to thread, yarn, and wool, allowing the medium itself to guide each piece. His work bridges classical technique with contemporary experimentation and has been featured in the Ohio Arts Council Spring Juried Selection and other publications, reflecting a thoughtful balance of structure and innovation.

🖌️ "Curators of Expression"
This mural honors Ruth "Petie" Dodrill and Harriet Thompson, whose dedication to theater and art education helped shape generations of artists in Westerville. By portraying them together, Zach reflects the lasting influence both women had on shaping Westerville's artistic and cultural landscape.

🏈 "Taskmaster"
This mural celebrates Albert Exendine, whose influence extended far beyond the Otterbein football field. Remembered as a visionary coach, educator, attorney, and advocate for tribal rights, Exendine's legacy reflects a lifetime of leadership, innovation, and service.

⭐ "Duty, Honor, Country"
This mural honors three Black veterans from Westerville's history—Capt. W.S. Thomas, Norman Wesley Tarpley, and Jack Dempsey Foster. Through careful attention to their likenesses, Zach focused on capturing the character and humanity of each veteran, ensuring they are remembered as individuals whose lives and service helped shape history.

Learn more about Zach:
🔗 zachcardozaart.com

👉For project updates and to discover all the way to experience America250 in Westerville, visit www.visitwestervile.org/250

🎨 Meet the Artist: Steve OlszewskiWe're excited to introduce artist Steve Olszewski, creator of America250 Westerville M...
06/13/2026

🎨 Meet the Artist: Steve Olszewski

We're excited to introduce artist Steve Olszewski, creator of America250 Westerville Mural, "History at Play," designed in honor of Westerville’s First Park.

A digital artist since the single-digit versions of Photoshop, Steve Olszewski has designed everything from wine labels to sidewalk adhesives. His portfolio is as diverse as his interests, often exploring the intersection of music, family, and the great outdoors. Whether he's navigating government wayfinding projects or masterminding his annual "running plus Photoshop" charity fundraiser, Steve brings a seasoned eye and a sense of humor to every project.

Inspired by warm summer evenings spent at Alum Creek Park North, Steve's mural honors the history of Westerville's first municipal park and the generations of memories made there. Through imagery that reflects music, play, recreation, and gathering, the artwork captures the moments that bring people together and make a place feel alive.

Established in the 1930s through the Works Progress Administration, Alum Creek Park North has long served as a gathering place for residents. From its original amphitheater, log cabin, and playground to the train-themed play area that has delighted generations of children, the park's story is one of connection, recreation, and community life.

Through "History at Play," Steve celebrates a place that has served as a backdrop for countless childhood adventures, summer concerts, and everyday moments—reminding us how public spaces help shape the stories of a community.

Learn more about Steve at:
🔗 stephenolszewski.com

👉Stay tuned for our final artist spotlight, coming soon! For project updates and to discover all the ways to experience America250 in Westerville, visit www.visitwesterville.org/250.

🎨 Meet the Artist: Linda ShepardWe are excited to introduce another artist in the America250 Westerville Mural Project!L...
06/10/2026

🎨 Meet the Artist: Linda Shepard

We are excited to introduce another artist in the America250 Westerville Mural Project!

Linda Shepard is a representational artist based in Central Ohio whose work is rooted in storytelling, thoughtful composition, and a lifelong passion for creativity. After a career that included roles as a hairdresser, Air Force wife, and mother, Linda eventually returned to her childhood dream of becoming an artist, studying fine art and graphic design and building a body of work that has been featured in numerous national juried exhibitions and award-winning competitions.

For the America250 Westerville Mural Project, Linda created "3C Through Time," a mural inspired by Westerville's transportation history and the evolution of State Street.

Using historical photos, Linda reimagined State Street across multiple eras, tracing its transformation from a muddy road to a plank road, then a brick street with interurban rail service, and ultimately the paved corridor we know today.

Historic vehicles and transportation elements help tell the story of how travel shaped Westerville's growth and connection to the historic 3C Highway linking Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati.

Learn more about Linda at:
🔗 shepardartstudio.com

👉 Stay tuned for more artist spotlights and project updates, and explore all the ways to experience America250 in Westerville at www.visitwesterville.org/250

🎨 Meet the Artist: Yao Cheng We are honored to introduce another artist in the America250 Westerville Mural Project!Yao ...
06/06/2026

🎨 Meet the Artist: Yao Cheng

We are honored to introduce another artist in the America250 Westerville Mural Project!

Yao Cheng is a Columbus-based artist and illustrator who has been creating art since childhood. A 2009 graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Textiles, Yao began her career designing for a corporate fashion brand before founding her own creative studio, Yao Cheng Design, in 2012.

She is best known for her joyful watercolor artworks created for products and licensing projects, with designs featured by brands like Samsung The Frame TV (coming soon), Google Photos, Target, Tervis, Chronicle Books, and BlueSky Planners.

Passionate about community and collaboration, Yao is also deeply involved in fostering creative connections through leadership and mentorship.

For the America250 Westerville Mural Project, Yao has created two murals inspired by the people, places, and traditions that helped shape Westerville's identity.

Her mural, "Lillian and Fairchild Hall," celebrates the story of schoolteacher and historian, Lillian Gossett and her contributions to the former Fairchild Hall. Yao surrounds Lillian with a swirling bouquet of peonies and roses, symbolizing her dedication to this building and community.

Her second mural, "Farmers in the Field," celebrates the rich farming heritage that helped lay the foundation for the community. Inspired by the fields, farms, and agricultural traditions that once defined the landscape, the mural highlights the connection between the land and the people who helped cultivate it over time.

Through both murals, Yao brings a sense of warmth, curiosity, and appreciation for the stories that continue to shape Westerville today.

Learn more about Yao at
🔗 www.yaochengdesign.com

👉 Stay tuned for more artist spotlights and project updates, and explore all the ways to experience America250 in Westerville at www.visitwesterville.org/250

06/03/2026

🎨 Behind the scenes: See how Westerville's newest murals are coming to life.

Step inside The Maker Space at The Point at Otterbein University, where the America250 Westerville murals are currently being produced.

Over the coming weeks, 12 murals inspired by undertold Westerville stories will begin appearing across the city as part of the America250 Westerville Mural Project, creating a citywide canvas that invites residents and visitors alike to explore Westerville in a whole new way.

Be sure to stay tuned, as we will be introducing the four remaining Ohio-based artists behind this incredible project this week and next.

And mark your calendars for the official America250 Westerville Mural Project Kick-Off event during Westerville's Fourth Friday Festival on June 26 from 6–9 PM! Join us on the lawn of Hanby Elementary for ice cream, craft activities, games, and family-friendly fun. You'll also have the opportunity to pick up an official America250 Westerville Guide and meet several of the talented artists behind the murals as we officially kick off this citywide public art project.

🔗 Learn more and follow along at www.visitwesterville.org/250

The forecast may be gloomy, but Westerville’s weekend plans aren’t. ☔✨From cozy coffee shops and boutique shopping to ha...
05/22/2026

The forecast may be gloomy, but Westerville’s weekend plans aren’t. ☔✨

From cozy coffee shops and boutique shopping to hands-on experiences, craft cocktails, brunch spots, and indoor entertainment — there’s plenty to explore around town this weekend.

🎳 Challenge your friends at Smash Park Westerville
🥃 Sip craft cocktails and discover the hidden P.O. Box 21 speakeasy in Uptown
🪴 Shop the $10 Plant Sale Friday & Saturday at Over Grown Plant Shop
🕯️ Create your own candle, sugar scrub or reed diffuser at Blend Candle Co.
🎨 Grab tickets for Uptown Art & Clay’s upcoming class on May 23
🛍️ Boutique hop through Historic Uptown
☕ Settle into one of Westerville’s many cozy coffee shops
🎶 Catch live music at Java Central, Good Vibes Winery, or The Two-One Restaurant
📚 Browse new reads at Birdie Books
🏛️ Explore local stories at the Westerville Public Library & History Museum
🥐 Grab brunch at Fox in the Snow
🍺 Enjoy lunch and a seasonal Watermelon Wheat Brew at Uptown Deli & Brew
🍹 And don’t forget Uptown Westerville’s DORA, making it easy to sip, shop & stroll

No sunshine needed — there’s still plenty to discover in Westerville this weekend. 💙

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