Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt

Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United States

Join 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 […]

$150.00 – $500.00

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 […]

$25.00 – $30.00

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 States

Join 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, OH

Join 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 States

On 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 States

Join 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 States

Join 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 […]

$25.00 – $30.00

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 States

Join 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, OH

Join 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, OH

Join 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 States

Join 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 States

Join 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 […]

$250.00 – $2,000.00

Tea & Chocolate Tasting Class

Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, United States

May 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 […]

$40.00

Education On The Road: Shutnok A Wood County Legend

Rossford Senior Center 400 Dixie Highway, Rossford, OH, United States

Join 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 States

Join 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, OH

Join 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 States

Join 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 States

Join 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 States

CLASS 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, OH

Join 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 […]

$150.00 – $5,000.00

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 […]

Free

Education on the Road: The Cannons of Wood County

Perrysburg Senior Center 140 W. Indiana Avenue, Perrysburg, OH, United States

Join 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 States

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 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 […]