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Tea Series
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History should be Hands-on! We offer diverse programming year-round from social teas to guest lecturers to our famed Wood County Heritage Days featuring the Power of Yesteryear Antique Tractor Show.
We hope to see you in 2008.

JANUARY
2008

 

 

FEBRUARY
2008
DATING THROUGH THE DECADES: Guided Tours & Courtship Program
Love is in the air! Join us in February as we explore the rituals, myths, and trends behind courtship and marriage. [more]
Courtship Program: Experience the speak-easy, soda fountain, and speed dating - Friday, February 15
Guided Courtship & Wedding Tours - Friday, February 22 & 29

MARCH
2008

TRASH OR CASH? Antique Appraisal Clinic
Saturday, March 8, 2008. 1:00 - 3:00 PM

TEA: Mad Hatter Tea
Wear your wackiest hat and enjoy tea and light refreshments.
Thursday, March 13, 2008, 2:00 PM
[more]

APRIL
2008

VOLUNTEER WORK DAY
Help prep the Museum for the Spring Opening.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008, 9:30 AM until DONE

SPRING OPENING
Saturday, April 5, 2008, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

FOODWAYS CULINARY EXPO
Sunday, April 6, 2008. Woodland Mall, Bowling Green

TEA: Here Comes the Bride
Thursday, April 10, 2008, 2:00 PM
[more]

Infirmary Inmates Vintage Base Ball [more]
vs OHIO VILLAGE MUFFINS
(Ohio Historical Society)

Sunday, April 20, 1:00 PM, HOME

MAY
2008

OHIO IN THE CIVIL WAR Exhibit
Traveling exhibit from the
American Civil War Museum of Ohio
May 1 - 31, 2008 [ more ]

Infirmary Inmates Vintage Base Ball [more]
vs SYLVANIA FROGS (Sylvania, OH)
Sunday, May 4, 1:00 PM, HOME

TEA: Civil War Tea
Hosted by Mark Young, American Civil War Museum of Ohio
Thursday, May 8, 2008, 7:00 PM
[ more ]

Power of Yesteryear PLANTING DEMONSTRATION [ more ]
Watch the Power of Yesteryear plow, chop stalks, disk, and plant soy beans on the grounds of the Historical Center.
Saturday, May 10, 2008, 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
RAIN DATE: Saturday, May 24, 9:30 AM

Infirmary Inmates Vintage Base Ball [more]
vs CAREY CAYUGAS (Carey, OH)
Sunday, May 18, 9:00 AM, AWAY

JUNE
2008

Infirmary Inmates Vintage Base Ball [more]
"2nd Annual BG Cup "
vs CAREY CAYUGAS (Carey, OH)
Sunday, June 8, 1:00 PM, HOME

TEA: Victorian Tea
Thursday, June 12, 2008, 2:00 PM [more]

WOOD COUNTY HERITAGE DAYS [ more | application ]
Power of Yesteryear Antique Tractor Show
• Historical Society BBQ Fundraiser
Sunday 11 AM until 2 PM (or until sold out)
• Spirit of Wood County Awards [2007 Awards]
Saturday, June 14, 2008, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, June 15, 2008, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Infirmary Inmates Vintage Base Ball [more]
"Indiana Hilltopper Tournament"
Saturday, June 21, Time and Location TBA (AWAY)

CURATOR SERIES: CIRKUT PHOTOGRAPHY
Wednesday, June 25 at 7:00 pm
Shutterbugs and those interested in cameras and photography will enjoy Doug Grosjean's presentation about yard long photography, also known as Cirkut photography. Mr Grosjean will share the history of this interesting traveling photographer trade, show his collection of cirkut cameras and a short film about the use of the camera, and also display modern photos of the area taken with this interesting and older technology. Rarely seen Cirkut photos from the Wood County Historical Society's collection will also be on display.
Mr. Grosjean is a long-time resident of Pemberville and his work has been shown at Pemberville Days and other local history and photography events.
RSVP at 419-352-0967 x105 or curator@woodcountyhistory.org. Walk-ins welcome. $4 suggested donation appreciated.

Infirmary Inmates Vintage Base Ball [more]
vs SPIEGEL GROVE SQUIRES
(Fremont, OH)
Sunday, June 29, 2:00 PM, (AWAY) at Hayes Presidential Home, Fremont, OH

JULY
2008

Infirmary Inmates Vintage Base Ball [more]
"TOURNEMENT"
vs NORTHVILLE ECLIPSE BBC
(Northville, MI)
Friday, July 4, Time and Location TBA, (AWAY)

TEA: Children's Tea
This popular annual tea is a great way to spend the day with your favorite little someone.
Thursday, July 10, 2008, 2:00 PM [more]

Infirmary Inmates Vintage Base Ball [more]
vs SPIEGEL GROVE SQUIRES
(Fremont, OH)
Sunday, July 13, 1:00 PM, HOME

Infirmary Inmates Vintage Base Ball [more]
vs SYLVANIA FROGS (Sylvania, OH)
Sunday, July 20, 2:00 PM, (AWAY) at Wildwood Park, Sylvania

Infirmary Inmates Vintage Base Ball [more]
vs CINCINNATI BUCKEYES
(Sharonville, OH)
Sunday, July 27, Time TBA, (AWAY) at Lebanon, OH

WOOD COUNTY FAIR
www.woodcountyfair.org
Tuesday, July 29 - Monday, Aug 4, 2008
See our exhibit in the Grange Building

AUGUST
2008

WOOD COUNTY FAIR
www.woodcountyfair.org
Tuesday, July 29 - Monday, Aug 4, 2008
See our exhibit in the Grange Building

Infirmary Inmates Vintage Base Ball [more]
"OHIO FESTIVAL"
vs CAREY CAYUGAS
(Carey, OH)
Sunday, August 3, 2008, 7:00 PM, (AWAY) at Carey

TEA: Herb Garden Brunch & Tour
Thursday, August 14, 2008, 10:00 AM [more]

Infirmary Inmates Vintage Base Ball [more]
vs CINCINNATI BUCKEYES
(Sharonville, OH)
Sunday, August 24, 1:00 PM, HOME

WOOD COUNTY LIVING HISTORY DAY [more]
at Oak Grove Cemetery, BGSU
Sunday, August 24, 2:00 PM

SEPTEMBER
2008

HOBO TEA
Thursday, September 11, 2008, 7:00 PM [more]

Infirmary Inmates Vintage Base Ball [more]
vs OHIO VILLAGE MUFFINS
(Ohio Historical Society)

Saturday, September 13 , 2:00 PM, (AWAY) at Ohio Historical Society

Infirmary Inmates Vintage Base Ball [more]
"NED SKELTON DAY"
vs CAREY CAYUGAS
(Carey, OH)
Saturday, September 27 , 7:00 PM, (HOME) at Ned Skelton Stadium, Maumee Ohio

OCTOBER
2008

GUIDED GHOST TOURS OF THE INFIRMARY
Sign up for a guided ghost tour to hear the tales from the days of the Infirmary. Groups are limited, so make your reservations early.
Evenings in October. Dates and times TBA.

TEA: Psychic Tea
Thursday, October 9, 2008. 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM [more]

HALLOWEEN FOLKLORE & FUNFEST
Saturday, October 18, 2008, 4:00 - 9:00 PM
[more]

NOVEMBER
2008

NOV. 1 - DEC. 5: The Museum is closed as we prepare for the Old Home Holiday Tour
Please call in advance for special requests and meeting room rentals

NOV. 1 - NOV. 22
Holiday Decorating [more]

MEMBERSHIP DINNER and Board Election
Details forthcoming.

DECEMBER
2008

HOLIDAY GALA [more]
Friday, December 5, 2008. 6:00 - 8:00 PM, $20 ticket

OLD HOME HOLIDAY TOUR [more]
December 6 - 21, 2008.
Weekdays 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Weekends 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
**Extended hours opening weekend and during teas.

TEA: Old Home Holiday Tea & Tour [more]
Thursday, December 11, 2008.
Thursday, December 18, 2008.

FEATHER TREE WORKSHOP [more]
Saturday, December 13. 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Make your own feather tree!


Who Do I Contact Regarding Special Events?

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