Events

18th Annual Wood County Living History Day August  22, 2021 • 2:00 PM Wood County Museum Grounds, Bowling Green History comes alive! Meet first-person interpreters who will share stories of Wood County’s history, people, and places.   2021 HONOREES   ADDIE & JOHN CAIN: Follow their story from Little Big Horn to a very popular potato […]

DRONE GOLF BALL DROP FUNDRAISER 3 PM • After Living History DON’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 at the Living History Day event. Toledo […]

BEHIND THE SCENES TOURS Tours starting at 6:00 PM $10 Members/$15 Non-Members Tour the Museum outbuildings,including the Ice House, Asylum, and others. Guests will get to view areas normally off limits to the general public. Tours will leave every 30 minutes. Ticket required

A PIRATE’S LIFE FOR ME! Rum Education & Tasting 7 PM - 9 PM $50 Members/$60 Non-Members • Limited tickets available Arr Matey! Join local historian, Elliot MacFarlane, for a educational program about rum, and learn about Ohio's tie to the pirate life on the Ohio River. Program includes a tasting of five selected rums, […]

GERMAN-AMERICAN DAY German Gravestone Inscriptions in NW Ohio 7 PM • RSVP Required Join us for this year's German-American Day Education Program. Your German Ancestry: A Story Slam. The Story Slam formate gives individuals 5 minutes to share stories about their German ancestry or German encounters; everyone is encouraged to participate. A brief introductory program […]

A NIGHT AT THE DERBY GALA FUNDRAISER 6 PM - 9 PM $55 Members/$65 Non-Members Grab your derby attire and join us for a derby party! The Wood County Museum is excited to offer our Gala Fundraiser event as both an in-person and virtual silent auction experience this year! The In-Person Event is on October […]

BEHIND 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.

A 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 […]

On Saturday, April 2nd, 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 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt! Each day, April 11-April 15, eggs will be hidden all around the Museum grounds, all 50 acres! Some eggs will be hidden harder than others! This is an egg hung that is for both kids and adults. We kindly ask that you only […]

It 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 […]

2022  FULL  Tea Card - WCHS Member $170  |  Non-member $220 2022  HALF  Tea Card - WCHS Member $85  |  Non-member $110 Tea Prices without Card - WCHS Member $18 |  Non-Member $23 *If you have a coupon for the 2022 Tea Series, please call the Museum to purchase your Tea Card* ADVANCED RESERVATIONS NECESSARY […]

Come out to the Cox Cabin to meet with historic reenactors on the grounds of the Wood County Museum on Saturday, April 23 from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. This is a free family event full of spring cleaning demonstrations and activities. The Cabin will be open for visitors to go inside and you can […]

Steaks 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 […]

Early Ohio Along the Portage A Timeline (1750-1865) Reenactment Event May 14: 9AM-5PM & May 15: 10Am-4PM FREE ADMISSION TO EVENT Wood County Museum Grounds Experience Military, Native Americans, Settlers, Political Growth and Home Life Activities. See well-known characters of days gone by at this ‘Living History’ event! Also visit the Wood County Museum and […]

The 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 […]

PRIDE (& 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 […]

DRONE GOLF BALL DROP FUNDRAISER 2:30 PM • Wood County Museum Grounds DON’T MISS THIS FUN OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT THE WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM! Here’s how it works: Purchase a golf ball for $15 each, 3 balls for $30 or 12 balls for $100 Golf balls can be purchased online, at the museum or on location […]

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 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 […]

Come out to the Cox Cabin to meet with historic reenactors on the grounds of the Wood County Museum on Saturday, July 9 from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. This is a free family event full of patriotic demonstrations and activities featuring the life of a soldier . The Cabin will be open for visitors […]

Progressive 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 […]

FREE LIVE MUSIC CONCERT AT WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM  The Wood County Museum will host a free concert featuring Live Music on the east wing porch of the historic County Home building on July 21 at 6:00 PM. The new event, “Music at the Museum”, will feature 3 bands: 6:00 PM - Todd Elson & Ryan […]

19th Annual Wood County Living History Day August  28, 2022 • 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. The 2022 honorees were chosen in conjunction with the Wood County Museum's new wedding exhibit, "Allure & Illusion: A Rose Colored Romance". […]

Wedding 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 […]

Meet & Greet with Historic Barns of Ohio author Robert Kroeger 10AM - 2 PM Free for Members/$7 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 […]

Come out to the Cox Cabin to meet with historic reenactors on the grounds of the Wood County Museum on Saturday, September 10 from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. This is a free family event, be a part of what it take to harvest the crops and get ready for winter. The Cabin will be […]

2022 Wood County Ag-Venture Saturday, September 17, 2022      ​10 AM - 3 PM FREE EVENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! For more information please visit:  woodswcd.com/ag-venture.html Mark your calendar for the Wood County Ag-Venture Self-Driving Farm Tour September 17, 2022. Local agriculture industries are opening their farms and businesses in southeast Wood County to […]

On Saturday, October 1, 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 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 […]