18^th Annual Wood County Living History Day

August  22, 2021 • 2:00 PM

Wood County Museum Grounds, Bowling Green

History comes alive! Meet first-person interpreters who will share stories of Wood County’s history, people, and places.

2021 HONOREES  

ADDIE & JOHN CAIN: Follow their story from Little Big Horn to a very popular potato chip company. Portrayed by: Deb Shaffer & Heath Diehl

JEROME CALKINS: Passed the teachers exam at age 14, followed by many interesting experiences. Portrayed by: Dale David

ELLEN JANE KRAMP PHILLIPS: The first Tomato Queen of Wood County (1938). Portrayed by: Kelli Kling

LUCY VELER: The unofficial historian of South Church Street. Portrayed by: Alex Gagyi

JAMES WALKER: Professional photographer in Bowling Green (1887 – 1936). Portrayed by: Bob Midden

NARRATOR: Keith Guion

2021 Living History Day is brought to you by:

Kiwanis Club of Bowling Green

Exchange Club of Bowling Green

Portage Center Arbor Gleaners #524

Wood County Genealogical Society

Wood County Historical Society

with additional help from:

Wood Co. Sheriff’s Office & Auxiliary

DBD Sound Reinforcement

City of Bowling Green

Music provided by A Joyful Noise