- FEBRUARY 1 - DECEMBER 1, 2018:
- Monday - Friday: 10 AM - 4 PM
- Saturday & Sunday: 1 PM - 4 PM
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Admission:
- $5 adult
- $1 child age 10 & under
- FREE for WCHS Members
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2018 Holiday Closures:
- Mon. Jan. 1 - New Years Day Observed
- Mon. January 15 - Martin Luther King Day
- Mon. February 19 - Presidents Day
- Sun. April 1 - Easter
- Mon. May 28 - Memorial Day
- Wed. July 4 - Independence Day
- Mon. September 3 - Labor Day
- Mon. Oct. 8 - Columbus Day
- Sun. Nov. 11 - Veterans Day
- Mon. Nov. 12 - Veterans Day (observed)
- Th. Nov. 22 & Fr. Nov. 23 - Thanksgiving
- Dec. 2, 2018 - January 31, 2019 - Museum closed for new exhibit installation
- Dec. 24-25 - Offices closed for Christmas
- Tues. Jan. 1, 2019 - Offices closed for New Years Day
- Please call ahead in winter months.
The museum may be closed during inclement weather.
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Promotions:
OCTOBER EVENTS
- FURLOUGH FRIDAY - FREE admission on the first Friday of each month to see the WWI exhibit
- MONTHLY TEA & TALK SERIES
October 11, 7 PM
THE SHOW MUST (AND DID!) GO ON: Popular Theatre During the Interwar Years (1920s-30s)
- WOOD COUNTY PARK DISTRICT EVENTS
October 16 - Scarecrow Workshop & Contest
October 18 - Pumpkin Carving Workshop
October 20 - Folklore & Funfest
- FRIDAY NIGHT TRICK, TREAT, & TOUR - CARNIVAL!
Friday, October 26, 7-10 PM
Get your tickets now for this adult trick-or-treat around the Historical Center - 1920s carnival style!
- DEMONSTRATION DAYS
Saturday, October 27, 1-4 PM
Brothers Grimm tales around the fire at the log cabin
- WAR OF THE WORLDS
Tuesday, October 20, 8-9 PM
We will recreate the classic War of the Worlds radio broadcast on its 80th anniversary.
OCTOBER SPECIALS:
- 25% OFF ALL HALLOWEEN ITEMS- Books, puzzles, cards, activity books, and ANYTHING that is
orange or black!
- 35% OFF all World War I items
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ARCHERY RANGE
- The Wood County Park District has opened an archery range at the Wood County Historical Center. From the museum, take Route 6 east, turn right (south) on Huffman Road, turn right (west) on Linwood Road, then follow until you see the entrance. There is also a walking bridge from the museum across the Portage River to the range.
- Park District Website
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WAR OF THE WORLDS LIVE
- Live reenactment of the classic War of the Worlds radio broadcast on it's 80th anniversary, October 30.
- Get your tickets today
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DONATE TODAY!
- Support the preservation efforts of the Wood County Historical Society for future generations. Details and Campaigns.
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VOTED BEST HOME TOWN - TWICE!
- Bowling Green is celebrating its second win as Ohio Magazine's Best Hometown. Read more about our vibrant communtiy here.
Your Opinion Matters
- Take a moment after your visit to leave us feedback about your experience on TripAdvisor. We are currently ranked as the #3 thing to do in BG, but you can help us make it to #1.
You can also take our Museum Visitor Survey to help us improve the visitor experience.
