Behind the Scenes Tours
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling GreenBEHIND THE SCENES TOURS Tours starting at 6:00 PM $10 Members/$15 Non-Members Tour the main Museum building as you have never seen before. Guests will get to view areas normally off limits to the general public, such as portions of the attic and basement. Tours will leave every 30 minutes. Ticket required.
Meet & Greet with Historic Barns of Ohio author Robert Kroeger
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling GreenA Tribute to Historic Barns of Ohio 12PM - 2 PM Free for Members/$5 Non-Member The book “Historic Barns of Ohio” preserves Ohio’s history through oil paintings & essays. The presentation by author Dr. Robert Kroeger will tell his story of traveling Ohio to preserve these historic barn history. Dr. Kroeger will also be doing […]
Tea & Talk Series: Spousal Roles in American Life
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling GreenIt Takes Two: Spousal Roles in American Life See how the Industrial Revolution, The Great Depression, electricity, World Wars, increased education, and the Internet have changed marriages and American home life Speaker: Alyssa Garland, Wood County Park District - Carter Historic Farm Each monthly tea & talk starts with a catered luncheon, warm tea, and […]
Tea & Talk Series: Wedding Food Traditions
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling GreenSteaks and Cakes - The highlight of any wedding (at least for this speaker) is the cake! How have wedding food traditions changed since the wedding breakfast at the home of the bride in the mid-19th century, to the all-night receptions crowned by an elaborate fondant-covered confection at some weddings today? Speaker: Corinne Gordon, Wood […]
Demonstration Day: Power of Yesteryear Tractor Show
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling GreenThe annual Power of Yesteryear Farm & Tractor Show will take place on the grounds of the Wood County Museum on Saturday, June 4 from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Sunday, June 5 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. This is a free family event full of farm demonstrations and activities. The Power of […]
Tea & Talk Series: PRIDE (& Prejudice) in Weddings
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling GreenPRIDE (& Prejudice) in Weddings It’s PRIDE month; “what’s the tea” on ‘same-sex’ marriage? This presentation will briefly highlight the history of lesbian and gay marriage rights and will honor LGBTQ wedding stories and celebrations. Speaker: Katie Stygles Each monthly tea & talk starts with a catered luncheon, warm tea, and a unique presentation tied […]
2nd Annual Drone Golf Ball Drop Fundraiser
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling GreenDON’T MISS THIS FUN OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT THE WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM! Here’s how it works: Purchase a golf ball for $15 each or 3 balls for $30. Golf balls can be purchased online, at the museum or on location the day of the event. A Toledo Aerial Media (TAM) drone will drop numbered foam golf […]
Demonstration Day: Amateur Radio Field Days
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling GreenThe 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 25, and if weather permits, through the night until Sunday, June 26 at 2:00 PM. Every June, more than 40,000 Amateur (Ham) Radio operators throughout North America […]
Tea & Talk Series: Progressive Era Women Writers
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling GreenProgressive Era Women Writers Hawthorne infamously dubbed Progressive Era writers like Kate Chopin and Charlotte Perkins Gilman a “damned mob of scribbling women.” This talk will explore the parallel between literature, history, shifting gender roles, and the widespread social and political change of the time period that drastically transformed the public and private lives of […]
Tea & Talk Series: Asian American Weddings
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling GreenAsian American Weddings: Adaptation Not Literal Translation Hollywood may make it seems like Asian American weddings are fully steeped in Asian traditions centuries old. The truth is no matter how representative Asian Americans want to be of their culture they will have to adapt to meet the needs of the couple and their guests, which […]
Tea & Talk Series: Wedding Music
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling GreenWedding Music: Here Comes the Bride This talk will examine the various types of weddings and venues and how the music has adapted to accommodate this variety. Musical examples will be presented along with this discussion. Speaker: Patty Falk Each monthly tea & talk starts with a catered luncheon, warm tea, and a unique presentation […]
German-American Day
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling GreenGERMAN-AMERICAN DAY German Wedding Traditions 7 PM • RSVP Required Join us for this year's German-American Day Education Program. Short introductory program on German American Wedding Traditions given by Michael McMaster followed by a “Story Slam” where participants are given time to share their own German American experiences on any topic. Please RSVP to attend […]
