Hanby House

"Up on the Housetop reindeer pause, Out Jumps dear ol' Santa Claus."

Benjamin R. Hanby
First published October 1866 as Santa Claus,
known as the immortal Christmas song, Up On The Housetop

Know Before You Go

Know Before You Go

Things to do or see when visiting the site.

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History

History

Learn more about Hanby House's significance to Ohio history.

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Local Management

Local Management

Hanby House is locally managed by the Westerville Historical Society

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Interesting Facts

Interesting Facts

Learn more about the historic site.

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Collections

Collections

View some of the amazing collections on view at Hanby House.

Historic Buildings and Resources

Historic Buildings and Resources

Documentation of Hanby House's historic structure.

General Information

Hanby House 
Westerville Historical Society 
P.O. Box 1063 (No mail delivery at Main St. address) 
Westerville, OH 43086 

Phone: 614-891-6289 
800-600-6843 (toll free) 

Email: hanbyhouse@yahoo.com 


Hours:

May – September
Monday - Friday: CLOSED
Saturday - Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Group & private tours available by appointment


Admission

Adults (18-59): $3.00*
Youths (5 - 17): $1.00
Youths (4 & under): FREE
Seniors & AAA members: $2.50
Ohio Historical Society Members: FREE

*Adult tour groups: $10.00 minimum


Location

The Hanby House is located at 160 West Main Street, between Ohio Route 3 (State Street) and Cleveland Avenue in Westerville, in Franklin County.

Handicapped Accessibility

Ohio Historical Society strives to meet ADA requirements. However, historic structures and outdoor areas provide challenges that make it difficult to provide complete access to all visitors. Please call the site with specific questions and concerns.