Events

“Libbey Spun Fiber Glass” In the Toledo Museum of Art's collection, they have a Spun Fiber Glass Dress made for the 1893 World's Fair, by Libbey Glass Company. Join us for further discussion about fiber glass ensembles are made, the conservation treatment of this work, and the narrative around the creation of the dress. About […]

On Saturday, April 1st, The Wood County Museum will host a Demonstration Day featuring the Northwest Ohio Blacksmiths Association as they keep the art of blacksmithing stoked in heart of Wood County with an Open Forge Demonstration from 10 AM – 2 PM. Watch seasoned blacksmiths or try your hand at this lost art. The […]

Join the Wood County Museum for the 3rd Annual Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt! From April 3-7, find all 10 egg signs and collect the clues to win a prize. Signs will be "hidden" all around the Museum grounds, all 50 acres! This is an egg hung that is for both kids and adults. You can […]

“You Can’t Play Ball in a Skirt!”  Join us for a discussion about Alta Weiss, and how she put herself through medical school playing professional baseball on a men’s team in the early 1900s. About the Speaker: Bette Lou Higgens, Eden Valley Enterprises Each monthly tea & talk starts with a catered luncheon, warm tea, […]

“Underwear Etiquette” Advice literature was rampant with guidelines on how to conduct one’s self; underwear was a central subject of this genre. A glimpse of an ankle, naked shoulders, an untied cravat – learn about the social protocols of hidden clothing. About the Speaker: Alex Hutchings is currently the Assistant Events Coordinator for the Wood […]

Meet & Greet with Round Barns of America & Historic Barns of Ohio author Robert Kroeger 9AM - 1 PM Free for Members/$7 Non-Member "Round Barns of America", this book features 75 round barns in 32 states - from the east coast to the Wild West - along with their paintings and stories. There are […]

The annual Power of Yesteryear Farm & Tractor Show will take place on the grounds of the Wood County Museum on Saturday, June 3 from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Sunday, June 4 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. This is a free family event full of farm demonstrations and activities. The Power of […]

The Wood County Amateur Radio Club (WCARC) will hold their annual Field Day in the Boom Town area of the Museum grounds at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 24, and if weather permits, through the night until Sunday, June 25 at 2:00 PM. Every June, more than 40,000 Amateur (Ham) Radio operators throughout North America […]

20th Annual Wood County Living History Day August  27, 2023 • 2:00 PM Wood County Museum Grounds, Bowling Green History comes alive! Meet first-person interpreters who will share stories of past Wood County residents. Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 2 PM A Joyful Noise will perform at 1:30 PM Wood County Museum Grounds FREE EVENT Guest […]

On Saturday, October 7, The Wood County Museum will host a Demonstration Day featuring the Northwest Ohio Blacksmiths Association as they keep the art of blacksmithing stoked in heart of Wood County with an Open Forge Demonstration from 10 AM – 2 PM. Watch seasoned blacksmiths or try your hand at this lost art. The […]

GERMAN-AMERICAN DAY 7 PM • RSVP Required Join us for this year's German-American Day Education Program. A brief introductory program will be given by retired BGSU professor, Geoff Howes, on the topic of Bowling Green’s 1889 German Language newspaper, "Die Post” followed by a “Story Slam.”  The “Story Slam” format will allow guests 5 Minutes […]

“Trailblazing Women in Ohio Politics" Trailblazing Women in Ohio Politics is a WBGU-PBS public television documentary and oral history project marking the electoral achievements of Democratic and Republican women who have broken electoral barriers in Ohio. Greeted with skepticism by voters beginning in the 1960s, each trailblazer overcame obstacles and sometimes hostility to get elected. Featured […]

“Fashion After Dark" During the 19th century, innovations in artificial light had a profound effect on fashion. From gas to early electricity, light changed the way that colors, textures, and embellishments appeared at night. Learn about what fashion editors recommended, what women wore, and how they shopped. About the Speaker: Patty Edmonson, Western Reserve Historical Society […]