America250 Event
Events
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America250 Lecture Series – Historic U.S. R.T. 6
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United StatesOften 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 […]
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Lady Brandeberry presents a Presidential Inaugural Ball
Join us for an America250 event: Lady Brandeberry presents a Presidential Inaugural Ball! This free Federalist/Regency Era-themed ball (circa. 1800-1820) will be held under cover on the grounds of the Wood County Museum at 6:00pm on Saturday May 2, 2026. The Ball will take place during our living history weekend--Early Ohio on the Portage (May 1, 2, & 3). The Ball is meant for all ages. Regency/Bridgerton-style attire or formal attire is encouraged but not required. A dancing partner is not required; neither is previous dancing experience. Free dance lessons will start at 2:00PM. Guests will be treated to live […]
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The Great Depression Lecture Series – “Strike! Workers, Unions, and the Labor Movement in Town and Country”
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United StatesThe Great Depression Lecture Series - "Strike! Workers, Unions, and the Labor Movement in Town and Country" May 6 | 6:00PM Wood County Museum Meeting Room FREE During the Great […]
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Ribbon Cutting & Open House for “Past into the Future” Exhibit
NEW EXHIBIT AT WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM “Past into the Future” in celebration of America250. . The Wood County Museum is excited to announce the opening of a new exhibit, "Past […]
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America250 Lecture Series – Lost Eateries of Toledo
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United States🍽️ Table for None: Lost Toledo Eateries Join Toledo author and storyteller Tedd Long for a journey back to the restaurants that once defined the city’s neighborhoods, celebrations, and everyday […]
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Education on the Road: Food For Victory
North Baltimore Public Library 230 N. Main Street, North Baltimore, OH, United StatesJoin the Wood County Museum, North Baltimore Public Library, North Baltimore Community Garden Project, and North Baltimore Garden Club for a program over Victory Gardens! While young men were fighting […]
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The Great Depression Lecture Series – “New Deal Ecology: The Dust Bowl and the Navajo Livestock Reduction Program”
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United StatesThe Great Depression Lecture Series - "New Deal Ecology: The Dust Bowl and the Navajo Livestock Reduction Program" June 3 | 6:00PM Wood County Museum Meeting Room FREE Amidst the […]
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America250 Lecture Series – WWII Aviation Accidents in the Local Area
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United StatesHome Front Hazards: WWII Aviation Accidents in the Local Area Join local historian Rob Tong for a program about local WWII aviation crashes. This program will be talking about the […]
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Taste Test the Past: Dried Herbs
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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The Great Depression Lecture Series – “The New Deal Challenged: National Political Dissent in a Changing Nation”
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United StatesThe Great Depression Lecture Series - "The New Deal Challenged: National Political Dissent in a Changing Nation" July 1 | 6:00PM Wood County Museum Meeting Room FREE In myriad ways, […]
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America250 Lecture Series – Nazareth Hall: A History Based on the Ursuline Order of the Sacred Heart’s
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United StatesNazareth Hall: A History Based on the Ursuline Order of the Sacred Heart's Join local historian Tom Sorosiak for a program about the history of Nazareth Hall. This program will […]
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The Great Depression Lecture Series – “Land of Our Own? Sharecroppers and Tenant Farmers in the Great Depression”
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United StatesThe Great Depression Lecture Series - "Land of Our Own? Sharecroppers and Tenant Farmers in the Great Depression" August 5 | 6:00PM Wood County Museum Meeting Room FREE A core […]
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America250 Lecture Series – Sports in the Shadow of World War II
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United StatesFields of Conflict: Sports in the Shadow of World War II Together we will examine how World War II fundamentally reshaped athletics, as major sporting events were suspended, athletes were […]
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America250 Lecture Series – The War In Europe Through The Eyes Of A Young Infantryman
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United StatesThe War In Europe Through The Eyes Of A Young Infantryman Follow the remarkable journey of a World War II infantryman from Normandy to Czechoslovakia in this 50-minute program featuring […]
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Taste Test the Past: Hot Water Canning
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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America250 Lecture Series – A 250-Year Journey Through American Advertising
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United StatesRemember This? A 250-Year Journey Through American Advertising Step back in time and relive the commercials, jingles, and slogans that shaped generations—discover how 250 years of American advertising left a […]
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Taste Test the Past: Holiday Baking
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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