Education On The Road: The History of Indian Hills Elementary School
Wood County Committee On Aging 140 S Grove St, Bowling Green, OH, United StatesJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over The History of Indian Hills Elementary School. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE WOOD COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING* Indian Hills Elementary School: Art, Architecture, and Archeology The distinctive shape of Indian Hills Elementary School in Rossford has fascinated students, teachers, and residents of Rossford since […]
Education On The Road: The History of Indian Hills Elementary School
Grand Rapids Senior Center 23019 Kellogg Rd, Grand Rapids, OHJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over The History of Indian Hills Elementary School. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE GRAND RAPIDS SENIOR CENTER* Indian Hills Elementary School: Art, Architecture, and Archeology The distinctive shape of Indian Hills Elementary School in Rossford has fascinated students, teachers, and residents of Rossford since its […]
Education On The Road: The History of Indian Hills Elementary School
Pemberville Senior Center 220 Cedar Street, Pemberville, OHJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over The History of Indian Hills Elementary School. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE PEMBERVILLE SENIOR CENTER* Indian Hills Elementary School: Art, Architecture, and Archeology The distinctive shape of Indian Hills Elementary School in Rossford has fascinated students, teachers, and residents of Rossford since its construction […]
Free First Fridays & Make and Take Craft Day
Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! *NEW* in 2024 - Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! February Make & Take Craft: St. Partick's Day Theme Free First Fridays is presented by Visit Bowling Green, Ohio , Visit Perrysburg, & Rossford Convention & Visitors […]
Education On The Road: Black Swamp Stories Part 3
Wood County Committee On Aging 140 S Grove St, Bowling Green, OH, United StatesJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Black Swamp Stories Part 3. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE WOOD COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING* Black Swamp Stories Part 3 This program discovers the location of the mysterious Dutchmen’s Deadening, the gift of Johnny Chapman, and the origins of the most iconic barn in […]
Education On The Road: Flight to Extinction – American Passenger Pigeons
Grand Rapids Senior Center 23019 Kellogg Rd, Grand Rapids, OHJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Flight to Extinction: The American Passenger Pigeon & the Bowling Green Massacre! *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE GRAND RAPIDS SENIOR CENTER* Flight to Extinction: The American Passenger Pigeon & the Bowling Green Massacre! The American Passenger Pigeon was the most numerous bird in North America […]
Get Ready for the Eclipse!
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United StatesJoin the Wood County Park District and learn from astronomy expert Jeffrey Kirkbride about the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8! We'll discuss how to view it safely, the science behind the eclipse and some potential viewing locations at the parks. March 8th - 7:00PM-8:00PM at the Wood County Museum Please go to the […]
Education On The Road: Black Swamp Stories Part 3
Rossford Senior Center 400 Dixie Highway, Rossford, OH, United StatesJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Black Swamp Stories Part 3. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE ROSSFORD SENIOR CENTER* Black Swamp Stories Part 3 This program discovers the location of the mysterious Dutchmen’s Deadening, the gift of Johnny Chapman, and the origins of the most iconic barn in all of […]
Native Plants and Gardens
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United StatesJoin the Wood County Park District and learn how native plants in your yard can support the conservation mission of the Wood County Parks. We'll cover potential species, where to get plants, native plant resources and how you can volunteer with the parks to get some gardening experience Class Leaders: Jim Witter and Hayley Barrett […]
Education On The Road: Black Swamp Stories Part 3
Pemberville Senior Center 220 Cedar Street, Pemberville, OHJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Black Swamp Stories Part 3. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE PEMBERVILLE SENIOR CENTER* Black Swamp Stories Part 3 This program discovers the location of the mysterious Dutchmen’s Deadening, the gift of Johnny Chapman, and the origins of the most iconic barn in all of […]
Author Meet & Greet: Unnatural Ohio
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United States“Unnatural Ohio" Join us for an Author Meet & Greet for the book "Unnatural Ohio"! Hear about some folklore legends and enjoy light refreshments! Make sure to get your book signed as well! This event is $7/person & FREE for Museum Members! (Ticket price includes museum admission for exhibit tours) Across city and country, […]
Education On The Road: The History of Indian Hills Elementary School
Perrysburg Senior Center 140 W. Indiana Avenue, Perrysburg, OH, United StatesJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over The History of Indian Hills Elementary School. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE PERRYSBURG SENIOR CENTER* Indian Hills Elementary School: Art, Architecture, and Archeology The distinctive shape of Indian Hills Elementary School in Rossford has fascinated students, teachers, and residents of Rossford since its construction […]
Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United StatesJoin the Wood County Museum for the 4th Annual Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt! From March 22-30, 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 hunt that is for both kids and adults, everyone is […]
Tea & Talk Series: Ripped From the Headlines: Jackie’s Fight For Privacy
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United States“Ripped From the Headlines: Jackie's Fight For Privacy" As tabloids spread rumors and fanned the flames of scandal in her personal life, Jackie Kennedy, later Jackie Onassis actively fought for privacy not only for herself, but for her children as well. Join Stephanie Bohnak, Director of Education and Outreach at the National First Ladies Library […]
Education On The Road: Odds and Ends of Wood County: Part 2
Wood County Committee On Aging 140 S Grove St, Bowling Green, OH, United StatesJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Odds and Ends of Wood County: Part 2 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE WOOD COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING* Odds and Ends of Wood County: Part 2 Mike McMaster has been driving, and getting lost, in Wood County and surrounding areas for 20 years. In […]
Education On The Road: Black Swamp Stories Part 3
Grand Rapids Senior Center 23019 Kellogg Rd, Grand Rapids, OHJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Black Swamp Stories Part 3. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE GRAND RAPIDS SENIOR CENTER* Black Swamp Stories Part 3 This program discovers the location of the mysterious Dutchmen’s Deadening, the gift of Johnny Chapman, and the origins of the most iconic barn in all […]
Free First Fridays & Make and Take Craft Day
Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! *NEW* in 2024 - Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! February Make & Take Craft: Spring Theme Free First Fridays is presented by Visit Bowling Green, Ohio , Visit Perrysburg, & Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau. Exhibits […]
Demonstration Day: Spring Blacksmithing
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United StatesOn Saturday, April 6th, 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 9 AM – 2 PM. Watch seasoned blacksmiths or try your hand at this lost art. The […]
Education On The Road: Odds and Ends of Wood County: Part 2
Rossford Senior Center 400 Dixie Highway, Rossford, OH, United StatesJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Odds and Ends of Wood County: Part 2 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE ROSSFORD SENIOR CENTER* Odds and Ends of Wood County: Part 2 Mike McMaster has been driving, and getting lost, in Wood County and surrounding areas for 20 years. In that time […]
Education On The Road: Indian Hills and Whittlesey’s Mystery
Rossford Public Library 720 Dixie Highway, Rossford, United StatesJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Indian Hills and Whittlesey’s Mystery *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE ROSSFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY* Indian Hills and Whittlesey’s Mystery The distinctive shape of Indian Hills Elementary School in Rossford has fascinated students, teachers, and residents of Rossford since its construction. Learn about this unique structure, […]
Tea & Talk Series: Sci-Fi Movies of the 1950s
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United States“Sci-Fi Movies of the 1950s" The 1950s are known as the definitive era for science fiction films. Many were low-budget and geared towards a teenage audience. They touched on popular culture and political themes of the decade, including infiltration and nuclear weapons. These films played on the public’s fear of nuclear war, showing how the […]
Free First Fridays & Make and Take Craft Day
Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! *NEW* in 2024 - Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! May Make & Take Craft: TBA Free First Fridays is presented by Visit Bowling Green, Ohio , Visit Perrysburg, & Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau. Exhibits currently […]
Early Ohio on the Portage & Lady Brandeberry’s Ball
Early Ohio Along the Portage A Timeline (1750-1865) Reenactment Event Experience Military, Native Americans, Settlers, Political Growth and Home Life Activities. See well-known characters of days gone by at this ‘Living History’ event! This event is co-sponsored by the Wood County Museum & the Maumee Valley Heritage Corridor. With support from Visit BG Ohio. May […]
Education On The Road: Black Swamp Stories: Part 4
Wood County Committee On Aging 140 S Grove St, Bowling Green, OH, United StatesJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Black Swamp Stories: Part 4 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE WOOD COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING* Black Swamp Stories: Part 4 The history of Wood County is forged in war. Learn about a forgotten 1832 war in Wood County; It’s not what you think! Program […]
Education On The Road: Indian Hills Elementary School: Art, Architecture, and Archeology
Grand Rapids Senior Center 23019 Kellogg Rd, Grand Rapids, OHJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Indian Hills Elementary School: Art, Architecture, and Archeology *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE GRAND RAPIDS SENIOR CENTER* Indian Hills Elementary School: Art, Architecture, and Archeology The distinctive shape of Indian Hills Elementary School in Rossford has fascinated students, teachers, and residents of Rossford since […]
Education On The Road: Black Swamp Stories Part 4
Pemberville Senior Center 220 Cedar Street, Pemberville, OHJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Black Swamp Stories Part 4 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE PEMBERVILLE SENIOR CENTER* Black Swamp Stories Part 4 The history of Wood County is forged in war. Learn about a forgotten 1832 war in Wood County; It’s not what you think! Program Date: May […]
Education On The Road: Black Swamp Stories Part 3
Wayne Senior Center 202 E Main St, Wayne, United StatesJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Black Swamp Stories Part 3. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE WAYNE SENIOR CENTER* Black Swamp Stories Part 3 This program discovers the location of the mysterious Dutchmen’s Deadening, the gift of Johnny Chapman, and the origins of the most iconic barn in all of […]
Safety Fair & Cruise-In
Wood County Museum Grounds 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United StatesJoin the Wood County Museum and Safe Communities of Wood County for the 2nd Annual Safety Fair & Cruise-In Presented by USA Insulation event on May 18, 2024 from 11am-4pm! Rain or shine! This is a FREE community event that the public will be able to get an up close look at/in: service vehicles, fire […]
Tea & Chocolate Tasting Class
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United StatesMay 20, 2024 • 6:00PM Tea & Chocolate Tasting Class Join the Wood County Museum & The Summer Kitchen girls for a SWEET night! We'll pair three flights of loose-leaf teas with some amazing gourmet chocolates from Franz Knipschildt. We'll discuss complementary, contrasting, and enhancing flavors of the tea & chocolate. Admission: $40/person *All ticket […]
Education On The Road: The History of Wood County by the way of the life of Charles Evers (Part 2)
Perrysburg Senior Center 140 W. Indiana Avenue, Perrysburg, OH, United StatesJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over The History of Wood County by the way of the life of Charles Evers (Part 2). *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE PERRYSBURG SENIOR CENTER* The History of Wood County by the way of the life of Charles Evers (Part 2) The story of Wood […]
Education On The Road: Shutnok A Wood County Legend
Rossford Senior Center 400 Dixie Highway, Rossford, OH, United StatesJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Shutnok A Wood County Legend *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE ROSSFORD SENIOR CENTER* Shutnok A Wood County Legend Who, What, or Where is Shutnok? Learn about the history and legends of this forgotten place in Wood County. Program Date: May 29, 2024 Program Time: 12:15PM Program […]
Education On The Road: Tales from the “Misty Past” Part 1
Wood County Committee On Aging 140 S Grove St, Bowling Green, OH, United StatesJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Tales from the “Misty Past” Part 1 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE WOOD COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING* Tales from the “Misty Past” Part 1 Hear from noted local historian Charles Evers about Wood County’s last bear hunt, the origin of the “Devil’s Hole,” and Mahlon […]
Education On The Road: Odds and Ends of Wood County: Part 2
Grand Rapids Senior Center 23019 Kellogg Rd, Grand Rapids, OHJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Odds and Ends of Wood County: Part 2 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE GRAND RAPIDS SENIOR CENTER* Odds and Ends of Wood County: Part 2 We drive passed history everyday in Wood County, but have you ever wondered what the story behind what we see […]
Education On The Road: Tales from the “Misty Past” Part 1
Rossford Senior Center 400 Dixie Highway, Rossford, OH, United StatesJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Tales from the “Misty Past” Part 1 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE ROSSFORD SENIOR CENTER* Tales from the “Misty Past” Part 1 Hear from noted local historian Charles Evers about Wood County’s last bear hunt, the origin of the “Devil’s Hole,” and Mahlon Meeker’s thrilling […]
Free First Fridays & Make and Take Craft Day
Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! *NEW* in 2024 - Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! June Make & Take Craft: TBA Free First Fridays is presented by Visit Bowling Green, Ohio , Visit Perrysburg, & Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau. Exhibits currently […]
Historic Adventure in the Great Black Swamp at North Baltimore Public Library
North Baltimore Public Library 230 N. Main Street, North Baltimore, OH, United StatesJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over a Historic Adventure in the Great Black Swamp *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE NORTH BALTIMORE PUBLIC LIBRARY* Mike McMaster presents the story of 4 year old Mark Frankfather who wanders off in the Great Black Swamp! Hear what she might have faced during her […]
CANCELLED – Ice Ice Baby! Tea Class
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United StatesCLASS CANCELLED DUE TO LOW ATTENDANCE - please join us for our July 22 Tea Mocktail Class. June 10, 2024 • 6:00PM Ice Ice Baby! Tea Class Alright, stop, collaborate and join the Wood County Museum & The Summer Kitchen girls for an iced tea class! Learn the different ways to make iced tea […]
Education On The Road: Tales from the “Misty Past” Part 1
Pemberville Senior Center 220 Cedar Street, Pemberville, OHJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Tales from the “Misty Past” Part 1 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE PEMBERVILLE SENIOR CENTER* Tales from the “Misty Past” Part 1 Hear from noted local historian Charles Evers about Wood County’s last bear hunt, the origin of the “Devil’s Hole,” and Mahlon Meeker’s thrilling […]
Music at the Museum Presented by Visit BG Ohio
FREE LIVE MUSIC CONCERT AT WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM The Wood County Museum will hosting its 2nd annual concert series "Music at the Museum Presented by Visit BG Ohio", a free concert featuring Live Music on the east wing porch of the historic County Home building on four dates in 2024: June 13, July 11, August […]
Author Meet & Greet: Kate Moore
The Wood County Museum welcomes best-selling author Kate Moore (of the book Radium Girls) to the museum for a program and book signing for her latest book The Woman They Could Not Silence, about a woman’s experiences in Asylums in the 1800s. The program will be right outside the Wood County Museum’s own Lunatic Asylum […]
Education on the Road: The Cannons of Wood County
Perrysburg Senior Center 140 W. Indiana Avenue, Perrysburg, OH, United StatesJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over The Cannons of Wood County. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE PERRYSBURG SENIOR CENTER* The Cannons of Wood County There are many cannons on display in Wood County used as memorials. In this program we will look at the cannons of Wood County and learn […]
Demonstration Day: Amateur Radio Field Days
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United StatesThe 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 22, and if weather permits, through the night until Sunday, June 23 at 2:00 PM. Every June, more than 40,000 Amateur (Ham) Radio operators throughout North America […]
Education On The Road: Black Swamp Stories – It’s Not What You Think
Pemberville Senior Center 220 Cedar Street, Pemberville, OHJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Black Swamp Stories - It’s Not What You Think *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE PEMBERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY* Black Swamp Stories - It’s Not What You Think The history of the Great Black Swamp is not the description of the mud but the stories of […]
Indian Hills Elementary School: Art, Architecture, and Archeology
Wayne Senior Center 202 E Main St, Wayne, United StatesJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Indian Hills Elementary School: Art, Architecture, and Archeology. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE WAYNE SENIOR CENTER* Indian Hills Elementary School: Art, Architecture, and Archeology The distinctive shape of Indian Hills Elementary School in Rossford has fascinated students, teachers, and residents of Rossford since its […]
Free First Fridays & Make and Take Craft Day
Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! *NEW* in 2024 - Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! July Make & Take Craft: TBA Free First Fridays is presented by Visit Bowling Green, Ohio , Visit Perrysburg, & Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau. Exhibits currently […]
Online Silent Auction Fundraiser
The Online Silent Auction is part of the Wood County Museum's largest fundraiser event of the year - Poor Farm Palooza Fundraiser! The online auction portion has over 100+ products up for bid. Peruse the wonderful items generously donated by Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, (& beyond!) businesses. Bidding on an auction item helps us reach $25,000 […]
Music at the Museum Presented by Visit BG Ohio
FREE LIVE MUSIC CONCERT AT WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM The Wood County Museum will hosting its 2nd annual concert series "Music at the Museum Presented by Visit BG Ohio", a free concert featuring Live Music on the east wing porch of the historic County Home building on four dates in 2024: June 13, July 11, August […]
Poor Farm Palooza Fundraiser
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United StatesIt's 5 o'clock somewhere! Join the Wood County Museum for our annual Poor Farm Palooza Fundraiser! This year's theme is a mix of Margaritaville & a Luau (hawaiian shirts are HIGHLY encouraged!) on July 19, 2024 from 6-9pm. We are excited to host this summer fundraiser as an in-person event with live music by Cheeseburgers […]
Tea Mocktail Mixology Class
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United StatesJuly 22, 2024 • 6:00PM Tea Mocktail Mixology Class Join the Wood County Museum & The Summer Kitchen girls for a tea mocktail class! Tea mocktails are so popular right now! Learn how to make three tasty tea mocktails to serve at your next soiree! Everyone will go home with recipes. Admission: $35/person *All […]
Free First Fridays & Make and Take Craft Day
Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! *NEW* in 2024 - Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! August Make & Take Craft: TBA Free First Fridays is presented by Visit Bowling Green, Ohio , Visit Perrysburg, & Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau. Exhibits currently […]
Music at the Museum Presented by Visit BG Ohio
FREE LIVE MUSIC CONCERT AT WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM The Wood County Museum will hosting its 2nd annual concert series "Music at the Museum Presented by Visit BG Ohio", a free concert featuring Live Music on the east wing porch of the historic County Home building on four dates in 2024: June 13, July 11, August […]
Living History Day
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United States21st Annual Wood County Living History Day August 25, 2024 • 2:00 PM Wood County Museum Grounds, Bowling Green History comes alive! Meet first-person interpreters who will share stories of past Educators in Wood County. Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 2 PM Wood County Museum Grounds FREE EVENT Guest are kindly asked to bring their own lawn […]
Education On The Road: Tales from the “Misty Past” Part 2
Grand Rapids Senior Center 23019 Kellogg Rd, Grand Rapids, OHJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Tales from the “Misty Past” Part 2 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE GRAND RAPIDS SENIOR CENTER* Tales from the “Misty Past” Part 2 Charles Evers spins a tale of ruin and despair on the account of one Jim Slater. Did Slater curse Bairdstown (Bloom […]
Free First Fridays & Make and Take Craft Day
Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! *NEW* in 2024 - Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! September Make & Take Craft: TBA Free First Fridays is presented by Visit Bowling Green, Ohio , Visit Perrysburg, & Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau. Exhibits currently […]
Education On The Road: Odds and Ends of Wood County Part 4
Wood County Committee On Aging 140 S Grove St, Bowling Green, OH, United StatesJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Odds and Ends of Wood County: Part 4 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE WOOD COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING* Odds and Ends of Wood County: Part 4 There are many historical odds and ends in Wood County. At one time, north of Bloomdale, sat a […]
Education On The Road: Odds and Ends of Wood County Part 4
Pemberville Senior Center 220 Cedar Street, Pemberville, OHJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Odds and Ends of Wood County Part 4 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE PEMBERVILLE SENIOR CENTER* Odds and Ends of Wood County Part 4 There are many historical odds and ends in Wood County. At one time, north of Bloomdale, sat a sad and […]
Education On The Road: Odds & Ends of Wood County: Part 1
Perrysburg Senior Center 140 W. Indiana Avenue, Perrysburg, OH, United StatesJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Odds & Ends of Wood County: Part 1 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE PERRYSBURG SENIOR CENTER* Odds & Ends of Wood County: Part 1 There have been many strange and historical things in the County. This program will reveal some of these items. Program […]
Education On The Road: Black Swamp Stories – It’s Not What You Think
Walbridge Public Library 108 N. Main St., Walbridge, OH, United StatesJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Black Swamp Stories - It’s Not What You Think *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE WALBRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY* Black Swamp Stories - It’s Not What You Think The history of the Great Black Swamp is not the description of the mud but the stories of […]
Music at the Museum Presented by Visit BG Ohio
FREE LIVE MUSIC CONCERT AT WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM The Wood County Museum will hosting its 2nd annual concert series "Music at the Museum Presented by Visit BG Ohio", a free concert featuring Live Music on the east wing porch of the historic County Home building on four dates in 2024: June 13, July 11, August […]
CANCELED – Cooking with Tea Class
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United StatesTHIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO LOW ATTENDANCE September 23, 2024 • 6:00PM Cooking with Tea Class Join the Wood County Museum & The Summer Kitchen girls for a cooking with tea class! Cooking with tea? YES!! Let us show you how to create three delicious sweets in three different ways with your tea! […]
Education On The Road: Tales from the “Misty Past” Part 2
Wayne Senior Center 202 E Main St, Wayne, United StatesJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Tales from the “Misty Past” Part 2 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE WAYNE SENIOR CENTER* Tales from the “Misty Past” Part 2 Charles Evers spins a tale of ruin and despair on the account of one Jim Slater. Did Slater curse Bairdstown (Bloom Township) […]
Peaches Birthday Paw-ty!
Join the Wood County Museum on September 26 from 4-7pm to celebrate the birthday kitty! We will have cake, punch and cotton candy (donated by Awesome Sauce Sugar Floss)! We are collecting donations to get Peaches a winter cat house. We are also partnering with For the Love of Cats and will be […]
Education On The Road: Odds and Ends of Wood County: Part 2
Rossford Senior Center 400 Dixie Highway, Rossford, OH, United StatesJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Odds and Ends of Wood County: Part 2 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE ROSSFORD SENIOR CENTER* Odds and Ends of Wood County: Part 2 We drive passed history everyday in Wood County, but have you ever wondered what the story behind what we see […]
Education On The Road: Odds & Ends of Wood County: Part 3
Grand Rapids Senior Center 23019 Kellogg Rd, Grand Rapids, OHJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Odds & Ends of Wood County: Part 3 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE GRAND RAPIDS SENIOR CENTER* Odds & Ends of Wood County: Part 3 There are many historical odds and ends in Wood County. What is the mysterious marker along the River Road? […]
German-American Day
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United StatesGERMAN-AMERICAN DAY 7 PM • RSVP Required Join us on October 2nd for this year's German-American Day Education Program! A brief program about the WWII POW Camp in Bowling Green will begin the evening. The “Story Slam” format will follow and allow guests 5 Minutes to share their own stories about any topic related to […]
Free First Fridays & Make and Take Craft Day
Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! *NEW* in 2024 - Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! October Make & Take Craft: TBA Free First Fridays is presented by Visit Bowling Green, Ohio , Visit Perrysburg, & Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau. Exhibits currently […]
Education On The Road: Mike’s Favorite Things! Part 1
Wood County Committee On Aging 140 S Grove St, Bowling Green, OH, United StatesJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Mike’s Favorite Things! Part 1 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE WOOD COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING* Mike’s Favorite Things! Part 1 Wood County was formed in 1820, but this Place has been here for thousands of years. Learn about our pre-historic past and some railroad […]
Tea & Talk Series: Ghost Stories On Land & Sea
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United States“Ghost Stories On Land & Sea" LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN - MUST CALL 419-352-0967 TO PURCHASE Join us for a discussion about ghost stories! Join Bette Lou Higgins and feel chills run up your spine while you learn about different ghost tales out on the Great Lakes, plus other haunting stories. About the Speaker: Bette […]
Education On The Road: Odds and Ends of Wood County: Part 4
Rossford Senior Center 400 Dixie Highway, Rossford, OH, United StatesJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Odds and Ends of Wood County: Part 4 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE ROSSFORD SENIOR CENTER* Odds and Ends of Wood County: Part 4 There are many historical odds and ends in Wood County. At one time, north of Bloomdale, sat a sad and […]
Education On The Road: Holcomb Woods Road Legend
Pemberville Public Library 375 E Front St, Pemberville, OHJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Holcomb Woods Road Legend *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE PEMBERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY* Holcomb Woods Road Legend Holcomb Road has a long history as a haunted road. Learn about the ghost story and why this legend was started. This program is longer than normal programs. […]
Education On The Road: Woodbury House
Perrysburg Senior Center 140 W. Indiana Avenue, Perrysburg, OH, United StatesJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over the Woodbury House *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE PERRYSBURG SENIOR CENTER* Woodbury House Learn about the ghost town of Woodbury and Wood County’s oldest written down ghost story. What secrets lay buried in this haunted house? Program Date: October 18, 2024 Program Time: 12:30PM […]
Education On The Road: Odds and Ends of Wood County: Part 4
Walbridge Senior Center 705 N Main St, Walbridge, OH 43465, Walbridge, United StatesJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Odds and Ends of Wood County: Part 4 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE WALBRIDGE SENIOR CENTER* Odds and Ends of Wood County: Part 4 There are many historical odds and ends in Wood County. At one time, north of Bloomdale, sat a sad and […]
National Museum of the Great Lakes Membership Swap
National Museum of the Great Lakes 1701 Front Street, Toledo, OHThis November, enjoy an exclusive perk of your Wood County Museum membership — a membership swap with the National Museum of the Great Lakes, allowing you to explore more incredible attractions in our area for free. Not a member? Click here to learn more about the benefits. Details: Duration: Entire month of November Admission Includes: Self-guided […]
Free First Fridays & Make and Take Craft Day
Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! *NEW* in 2024 - Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! November Make & Take Craft: TBA Free First Fridays is presented by Visit Bowling Green, Ohio , Visit Perrysburg, & Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau. Exhibits currently […]
Tea & Talk Series: Unnatural Ohio
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United States“Unnatural Ohio" Across city and country, Ohio echoes with tales of creatures, ghosts, and other unexplained phenomena. A monster that appeared to be half man and half dog and wielding a 2-by-4 terrorized a small Northwest Ohio town during the summer of 1972. Over the years, visitors to a quiet Cincinnati suburb claim to have […]
Turkey Drop Fundraiser
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United StatesFOAM TURKEY DROP FUNDRAISER November 15, 2024 at 8:30 AM • Wood County Museum Parking Lot DON’T MISS THIS FUN OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT THE WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM! Here’s how it works: Purchase a foam turkey for $50 each. ONLY 300 TURKEYS WILL BE SOLD! Foam Turkeys can be purchased online, at the museum or on […]
Education On The Road: The Bowling Green POW Camp – WWII
Wood County Committee On Aging 140 S Grove St, Bowling Green, OH, United StatesJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over The Bowling Green POW Camp - WWII *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE WOOD COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING* The Bowling Green POW Camp - WWII Learn details, and dispel some legends, about the WWII era Prisoner of War Camp that was within the city limits […]
Education On The Road: Mike’s Favorite Things – Part 1
Grand Rapids Senior Center 23019 Kellogg Rd, Grand Rapids, OHJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Education On The Road: Mike’s Favorite Things - Part 1 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE GRAND RAPIDS SENIOR CENTER* Education On The Road: Mike’s Favorite Things - Part 1 Wood County was formed in 1820, but this Place has been here for thousands of […]
Education On The Road: Black Swamp Stories Part 3
Perrysburg Senior Center 140 W. Indiana Avenue, Perrysburg, OH, United StatesJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Black Swamp Stories Part 3 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE PERRYSBURG SENIOR CENTER* Black Swamp Stories Part 3 This program discovers the location of the mysterious Dutchmen’s Deadening, the gift of Johnny Chapman, and the origins of the most iconic barn in all of […]
Free First Fridays & Make and Take Craft Day
Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! *NEW* in 2024 - Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! December Make & Take Craft: TBA Free First Fridays is presented by Visit Bowling Green, Ohio , Visit Perrysburg, & Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau. Exhibits currently […]
Meet-&-Greet and Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United StatesJoin us for the December Free First Friday on December 6th. We will be doing free gingerbread cookie decorating. There will also be a meet and greet with Santa & Mrs. Claus from 11am-1pm. Photo ops are available from 11 am to 1 pm in the meeting room at the museum. The Wood County Museum […]
Education On The Road: The Bowling Green POW Camp – WWII
Pemberville Senior Center 220 Cedar Street, Pemberville, OHJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over The Bowling Green POW Camp – WWII *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE PEMBERVILLE SENIOR CENTER* The Bowling Green POW Camp – WWII Learn details, and dispel some legends, about the WWII era Prisoner of War Camp that was within the city limits of Bowling […]
Education On The Road: Odds and Ends of Wood County: Part 4
Walbridge Senior Center 705 N Main St, Walbridge, OH 43465, Walbridge, United StatesJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Odds and Ends of Wood County: Part 4 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE WALBRIDGE SENIOR CENTER* Odds and Ends of Wood County: Part 4 There are many historical odds and ends in Wood County. At one time, north of Bloomdale, sat a sad and […]
Tea & Talk Series: Hayes Family Holiday Traditions
Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United States*****SOLD OUT! WAIT LIST AVAILABLE!***** “Hayes Family Holiday Traditions" 19th president of the United States Rutherford Hayes loved celebrating the holidays with his family. As he recorded in his diary, “I do not think I ever enjoyed a Christmas so much when I was a little fellow, as I do now in seeing the happiness […]
Education On The Road: Odds and Ends of Wood County: Part 4
Wayne Senior Center 202 E Main St, Wayne, United StatesJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Odds and Ends of Wood County: Part 4 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE WAYNE SENIOR CENTER* Odds and Ends of Wood County: Part 4 There are many historical odds and ends in Wood County. At one time, north of Bloomdale, sat a sad and […]
Education On The Road: Mike’s Favorite Things – Part 2
Rossford Senior Center 400 Dixie Highway, Rossford, OH, United StatesJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Education On The Road: Mike’s Favorite Things - Part 2 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE ROSSFORD SENIOR CENTER* Education On The Road: Mike’s Favorite Things - Part 2 Learn the fascinating history of Mike’s favorite Pre-Historic fossil. Program Date: December 17, 2024 Program Time: […]
Education On The Road: Road Trip History Trivia
Wood County Committee On Aging 140 S Grove St, Bowling Green, OH, United StatesJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Road Trip History Trivia *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE WOOD COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING* Road Trip History Trivia See how well you can identify the objects and the histories along a virtual Wood County Road Trip Program Date: January 6, 2025 Program Time: 11:00AM […]
Education On The Road: Mike’s Favorite Things – Part 2
Grand Rapids Senior Center 23019 Kellogg Rd, Grand Rapids, OHJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Mike’s Favorite Things - Part 2 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE GRAND RAPIDS SENIOR CENTER* Mike’s Favorite Things - Part 2 Learn about one of Mike McMaster’s favorite historical things and the story it tells; plus some Pemberville history too. Program Date: January 7, […]
Education On The Road: Road Trip History Trivia
Pemberville Senior Center 220 Cedar Street, Pemberville, OHJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Road Trip History Trivia *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE PEMBERVILLE SENIOR CENTER* Road Trip History Trivia See how well you can identify the objects and the histories along a virtual Wood County Road Trip Program Date: January 8, 2025 Program Time: 12:15PM Program Location: […]
Education On The Road: The Blizzard of 1978
Wayne Senior Center 202 E Main St, Wayne, United StatesJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over The Blizzard of 1978 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE WAYNE SENIOR CENTER* The Blizzard of 1978: Learn a few facts about the Blizzard of ’78 and how a cat saved a man’s life during the storm. Program Date: January 9, 2025 Program Time: 12:15PM […]
Education On The Road: The Bowling Green POW Camp During WWII
Rossford Senior Center 400 Dixie Highway, Rossford, OH, United StatesJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over The Bowling Green POW Camp - WWII *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE ROSSFORD SENIOR CENTER* The Bowling Green POW Camp - WWII Learn details, and dispel some legends, about the WWII era Prisoner of War Camp that was within the city limits of Bowling […]
Education On The Road: The Blizzard of 1978
Walbridge Senior Center 705 N Main St, Walbridge, OH 43465, Walbridge, United StatesJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over The Blizzard of 1978 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE WALBRIDGE SENIOR CENTER* The Blizzard of 1978: Learn a few facts about the Blizzard of ’78 and how a cat saved a man’s life during the storm. Program Date: January 22, 2025 Program Time: 12:15PM […]
Education On The Road: The Blizzard of 1978
Perrysburg Senior Center 140 W. Indiana Avenue, Perrysburg, OH, United StatesJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over The Blizzard of 1978 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE PERRYSBURG SENIOR CENTER* The Blizzard of 1978: Learn a few facts about the Blizzard of ’78 and how a cat saved a man’s life during the storm. Program Date: January 22, 2025 Program Time: 12:15PM […]
Education On The Road: Mike’s Favorite Things – Part 3
Wood County Committee On Aging 140 S Grove St, Bowling Green, OH, United StatesJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Mike’s Favorite Things - Part 3 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE WOOD COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING* Mike’s Favorite Things - Part 3: Learn about some of Mike’s favorite museum artifacts and the stories behind them. Program Date: February 3, 2025 Program Time: 11:00AM Program Location: […]
Education On The Road: Mike’s Favorite Things – Part 3
Pemberville Senior Center 220 Cedar Street, Pemberville, OHJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Mike’s Favorite Things - Part 3 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE PEMBERVILLE SENIOR CENTER* Mike’s Favorite Things - Part 3: Learn about some of Mike’s favorite museum artifacts and the stories behind them. Program Date: February 5, 2025 Program Time: 12:15PM Program Location: Pemberville Senior […]
Education On The Road: History Roundtable
Wood County Committee On Aging 140 S Grove St, Bowling Green, OH, United StatesJoin Mike McMaster for a History Roundtable! *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE WOOD COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING* History Roundtable: An informal gathering sharing stories together. Host Mike McMaster will begin with a prompt, you prepare to share your own story Program Date: February 6, 2025 Program Time: 10:00AM Program Location: Wood County Committee On […]
Free First Fridays & Make and Take Craft Day
Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! February Make & Take Craft: Valentine Avocado Magnets Free First Fridays is presented by Visit Bowling Green, Ohio , Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce, & Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau. With support […]
Education On The Road: History Mystery Road Trip
Rossford Senior Center 400 Dixie Highway, Rossford, OH, United StatesJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over History Mystery Road Trip. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE ROSSFORD SENIOR CENTER* History Mystery Road Trip: Take a virtual road trip across Wood County to some fascinating historical locations. Can you guess what the story behind each stop is? Program Date: February 11, 2025 […]
Education On The Road: The Bowling Green POW Camp During WWII
Walbridge Senior Center 705 N Main St, Walbridge, OH 43465, Walbridge, United StatesJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over The Bowling Green POW Camp - WWII *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE WALBRIDGE SENIOR CENTER* The Bowling Green POW Camp - WWII Learn details, and dispel some legends, about the WWII era Prisoner of War Camp that was within the city limits of Bowling […]
Education On The Road: The Bowling Green POW Camp During WWII
Wayne Senior Center 202 E Main St, Wayne, United StatesJoin Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over The Bowling Green POW Camp - WWII *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE WAYNE SENIOR CENTER* The Bowling Green POW Camp - WWII Learn details, and dispel some legends, about the WWII era Prisoner of War Camp that was within the city limits of Bowling […]