DECORATOR TEAR-DOWN
Weekdays 10 AM - 5 PM, January 4 - 15
Saturday, January 9, 10 AM - 2 PM

WOOD CO HISTORICAL SOCIETY BOARD RETREAT
Saturday, January 9, 10 AM - NOON

The Museum will be closed as we prepare exhibits for our 2010 opening in April. We will be open, however, for Museum business and meeting room rentals. Please call ahead for dates and times.

TEA: CELTIC TEA
Thursday, March 11, 2010 – 2 pm.
A wee bit of Irish culture, live music sing-a-long, and the Irish community in Northwest Ohio Reservation and Fee Info

TRASH OR CASH? Antique Appraisal Clinic [more]
Saturday, March 13, 2010. 1:00 - 3:00 PM

MUSEUM SPRING CLEAN EVENT
Wednesday, March 31, 10 am - 4 pm
Let us know if you can come for all, or part, of the day to help get the Museum in tip-top shape for the Spring Opening. Lunch provided during the noon hour. RSVP with Tim Gaddie, 419-352-0967 or volunteer@woodcountyhistory.org

"BETWEEN FENCES" DOCENT TRAINING [more about "Between Fences"]
Wednesday, March 24, 6-8 PM
Thursday, March 25, 10 AM - Noon
Saturday, March 27, 10 AM - Noon

CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT
March 27-28, 2010
Visit with Civil War reenactors and witness what life was like during the Civil War. Soldiers and civilians will be camping and demonstrating. Soldiers will drill, crafts and food will be prepared, and muskets fired. PUBLIC WELCOME.
This is an outdoor event and may be cancelled for bad weather. The Museum will not be open during the event.

SPRING OPENING [more]
Saturday, April 3, 2010
*Northwest Ohio Blacksmith forge demonstrations 9 AM - 2 PM on the grounds!
*Museum open 1 - 4 pm

TEA: BETWEEN FENCES
Thursday, April 8th, 2010 – 2 pm.
A poignant program about fences and boundaries within our community followed by a tour of the Smithsonian traveling exhibit "Between Fences." Reservation and Fee Info [more about "Between Fences"]

PORCH RENOVATION PROJECT RIBBON CUTTING
Thursday, April 8th, 2010 -- 4:30 PM
Opening remarks by Representative Randy Gardner. Refreshments on the newly renovated Museum porches. Museum open until 6:30 PM for visitors to see our new exhibits and the Smithsonian "Between Fences" exhibit. [more about "Between Fences"]

BETWEEN FENCES
Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit.
April 9 - May 7, 2010
[ more about the exhibit & other programs] [ FENCES on FLICKR photo gallery]
This traveling exhibit is part of the "Museum on Main Street" program.

BG FOODWAYS EXPO & CULINARY CONFERENCE
Bowling Green Expo Center inside the Woodland Mall, Bowling Green OH
April 17 & 18, 2010 [more]

BETWEEN FENCES
Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit
April 9 - May 7, 2010 [more]

Infirmary Inmates Vintage Base Ball [more]
vs. GREAT BLACK SWAMP FROGS (Toledo, OH)
Sunday, May 2, 2010 -- 1 pm -- AWAY

TEA: APRONS
Thursday, May 13th, 2010 – 2pm.
Uncover the history and stories behind the apron at our apron fashion show. Reservation and Fee Info

Infirmary Inmates Vintage Base Ball [more]
vs. SPIEGEL GROVE SQUIRES (Fremont, OH)
Sunday, May 16, 2010 -- 1 pm -- HOME @ Wintergarden Park, BG

TEA: BRIDAL TEA
Thursday, June 10, 2010 – 2pm.
Courtship, flowers, gowns, and traditions through the ages. Reservation and Fee Info

WOOD COUNTY HERITAGE DAYS [ more | application ]
Saturday, June 12, 2010, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, June 13, 2010, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Power of Yesteryear Antique Tractor Show - ALL WEEKEND
• Historical Society BBQ Fundraiser - Sunday, June 13, 11 AM until 2 PM (or until sold out)
• Spirit of Wood County Awards - Sunday, June 13
See photos from the 2010 event on FaceBook

Infirmary Inmates Vintage Base Ball [more]
vs. WHEELS BASE BALL CLUB (Walker Tavern, MI)
Saturday, June 19, 2010 -- 1 pm -- AWAY

Infirmary Inmates Vintage Base Ball [more]
vs. CAREY CAYUGAS (Carey, OH)
Sunday, June 27, 2010 -- 1 pm -- HOME @ Wintergarden Park, BG

TEA: CHILDREN'S TEA
Thursday, July 8, 2010 – 2 pm.
Fun and games of yesteryear and today. Dress as your favorite storybook character if you want to! Reservation and Fee Info

CHRISTMAS IN JULY DECORATOR MEETING [more]
July 17, 2010, 2 PM

SUMMER SOCIAL - A thank you to our members
Thursday, July 22, 6-8 PM
Members, bring your family and friends to this old-fashioned evening of treats and games on the Museum lawn. Churn ice cream, play croquet or badminton, watch or compete in sack races, and show youngsters how to play hopscotch, marbles, or double dutch. Rain or shine.
See photos from the event on FaceBook

Infirmary Inmates Vintage Base Ball [more]
vs. CAREY CAUYGAS (Carey, OH)
Sunday, July 25, 2010 -- Time TBA -- AWAY

Infirmary Inmates Vintage Base Ball [more]
vs. EARLY RISERS (Detroit, MI)
Sunday, August 1, 2010 -- 1 pm -- HOME @ Wintergarden Park, BG

WOOD COUNTY FAIR
www.woodcounty-fair.org
Tuesday, August 3 - Monday, Aug 9, 2010
See our exhibit in the Grange Building [more]

TEA: HERB GARDEN BRUNCH & TOUR
Thursday, August 12, 2010 – 10 am.
Program and herb garden tour courtesy of the Black Swamp Herb Society. Reservation and Fee Info

Infirmary Inmates Vintage Base Ball [more]
vs. CLEVELAND BLUES (Cleveland, OH)
Saturday, August 28, 2010 -- 12:00 pm -- HOME @ Wintergarden Park, BG

WOOD COUNTY LIVING HISTORY DAY [more]
Sunday, August 29, 2010 -- 2-4 pm @ Oak Grove Cemetery, BGSU
INTERESTED? If you would like to participate as a researcher or portrayer, please call the Museum at 419-352-0967.

TEA: VICTORIAN TEA
Thursday, September 9, 2010 – 2 pm.
A look at chocolates, Victorian-era traditions, high tea, courtship rituals, and napkin folding. Reservation and Fee Info

GRAND EVENT FOR GRANDPARENTS [more]
Grandparents and grandkids can enjoy an afternoon of games, crafts, and treats, as well as a tour of the Museum. Limited-time GRAND memberships available for 2010-2011.

Infirmary Inmates Vintage Base Ball [more]
vs. EARLY RISERS (Detroit, MI)
Sunday, September 12, 2010 -- Time TBA -- AWAY

UNDER THE LIGHTS!
Infirmary Inmates Vintage Base Ball [more]
Saturday, September 18, 2010 -- 5 pm.
@ NED SKELDON STADIUM, MAUMEE OHIO
5-7 pm -- EARLY RISERS (Detroit, MI) vs. TBA
7-9 pm -- INFIRMARY INMATES (Wood Co, OH) vs. WYANDOTTE STARS (Wyandotte, MI)

Smithsonian Magazine: MUSEUM DAY [more]
Present the Museum Day admission card to receive free general admission at participating Museum Day locations. The admission card is available in the September issue of Smithsonian magazine or downloadable via this site.

FOLKLORE TOUR TRAINING
Learn how to conduct an Infirmary Folklore Tour for the Friday Night Folkore Tours and the Halloween Folklore & Funfest. If interested, call 419-352-0967 or volunteer@woodcountyhistory.org.

REVOLUTIONARY WAR ENCAMPMENT [more]
Friday, Oct. 8 - Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010
Interested? Contact Mike McMaster at 419.352.0967 or education@woodcountyhistory.org

CHRISTMAS DECORATOR APPLICATIONS DUE [more]
October 8, 2010. Submit to Edie Olds, Christmas Decorator Chairperson.

FOLKLORE FRIDAYS AT THE INFIRMARY
Friday, October 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2010. Guided tours will begin from the front entrance of the Museum at 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Advanced reservations are necessary [more]
Volunteer to be a folklore tour guide : If interested, call 419-352-0967 or volunteer@woodcountyhistory.org

HALLOWEEN FOLKLORE & FUNFEST
Saturday, October 16, 2010, 4:00 - 9:00 PM [more]
Sponsored by the Wood County Park District

CHRISTMAS DECORATOR PSYCH-UP MEETING [more]
October 23, 2010, 2 PM

BE A TOURIST IN YOUR OWN TOWN / BGSU Family Weekend
October, 2010. 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Tour your own community through the eyes of a tourist. Special events at a variety of BG's most popular, and sometimes overlooked, tourist attractions. See why BG is the place to be! Sponsored by the BG Convention & Visitors Bureau

GERMAN-AMERICAN DAY [more]
October 6, 2010. 7:00 PM
Museum Director Christie Weininger Raber and BGSU Professor Dr. Geoff Howes invite you to celebrate German-American Day with this annual program. Suggested donation $4 per adult, $1 for students and children.

TEA: FOLKLORE TEA
Thursday, October 14, 2010 -- 7:00 PM
Be chilled to the bone by some eerie folklore stories from around Northwest Ohio. Reservation and Fee Info

Sunday, October 31 - last day to tour the museum before the Old Home Holiday Tour in December.

NOV. 1 - DEC. 3: The Museum is closed as we prepare for the Old Home Holiday Tour. Please call in advance for special requests and meeting room rentals.

WCHS Annual Membership Dinner

NOV. 13 - NOV. 20
Holiday Decorating [dates & more] Applications now online!

HOLIDAY GALA FUNDRAISER [more]
Friday, December 3, 2010. 6:00 - 8:00 PM, $20 ticket

OLD HOME HOLIDAY TOUR December 4 - 18, 2010 [more]
Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesdays - 10 AM - 5 PM
Thursday & Fridays - 10 AM - 8 PM
Saturdays & Sundays - 1 PM - 4 PM

TEA: CHRISTMAS TOUR & TEA
Thursday, December 9, 2010 -- 2 pm.
Thursday, December 16, 2010 -- 2 pm.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of holidays gone by with a special menu of teas and goodies. Reservation and Fee Info

JAN. 10 - 15
Holiday Decorating Tear-down [dates & more]

Annual Board Retreat

Kelli Kling
Marketing, PR, & Special Events
Wood County Historical Center & Museum
13660 County Home Road
Bowling Green, OH 43402
419-352-0967
museum@woodcountyhistory.org