Did you know that Ohio inventors have given us such important items in our life like traffic signals, astronaut suits, saran wrap and Life Savers Candy? Learn about these and other Ohio inventors in this lecture told in a storytelling format by Bette Lou Higgins.   When: February 24, 2026 at 6:00PM Cost: FREE for members; $7 for non-members (tickets include a self-guided tour of the museum in addition to the program) ***Each person attending must be a member to get the member rate. Members may not make reservations for non-members on their behalf***   About the Speaker: Bette Lou […]

Join the Wood County Museum for our American 250 themed cooking series: Taste Test the Past! Aspic, “salads”, and casseroles, OH MY! Learn about the history of American cook books […]

The talk will focus on the great oil and gas boom that began in 1880's in Northwest Ohio and became the driving economic force for much of the region and […]

Often thought of as simply a road to travel through, U.S. Route 6, known statewide and nationally as the Grand Army of the Republic Highway, is a historic corridor that […]

Join the Wood County Museum for our American 250 themed cooking series: Taste Test the Past! Everything you need to know about herbs: how to grow them, preserve them, and […]

Join the Wood County Museum for our American 250 themed cooking series: Taste Test the Past! Want to try canning, but don't know where to begin? Learn how to safely […]

Join the Wood County Museum for our American 250 themed cooking series: Taste Test the Past! From gingerbread to Christmas cookies, learn about holidays past through delicious baked goods. Samples […]