Join 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 […]

Join 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, […]

Join 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: […]

Join 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 […]

Join 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 […]

Join 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 […]

Join 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 […]

Join 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: […]

Join 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 […]

Join 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 […]

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 […]

Join 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 […]

Join 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 […]

Join 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 […]

Join 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: Learn the location of the mysterious Dutchman’s Deadening, the most iconic barn in Wood County, and John Chapman’s gift. Program Date: February 18, 2025 […]

Join Mike McMaster for a History Roundtable! *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE ROSSFORD SENIOR CENTER* 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 21, 2025 Program Time: 10:00AM Program Location: Rossford Senior Center – 400 Dixie […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over History Mystery Road Trip 2. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE WOOD COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING* History Mystery Road Trip 2: Take a virtual road trip to a few of Wood County’s historic locations. Can you identify the story behind the places we will go? […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over his favorite museum artifacts. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE GRAND RAPIDS SENIOR CENTER* Mike’s Favorite Things Part 3: learn about some of Mike’s favorite museum artifacts and the stories behind them. Program Date: March 4, 2025Program Time: 12:00PMProgram Location: 23019 Kellogg Rd. Grand Rapids, […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over History Mystery Road Trip 2. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE PEMBERVILLE SENIOR CENTER* History Mystery Road Trip 2: Take a virtual road trip to a few of Wood County’s historic locations. Can you identify the story behind the places we will go? Program Date: […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over the Irish Invasion! *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE PORT CLINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY* The Irish Invasion! Learn how Irish nationals conducted military operations from American soil. Program Date: March 6, 2025 Program Time: 6:30PM Program Location: Port Clinton Public Library – 310 Madison St, Port […]

Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! March Make & Take Craft: Lucky […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over some railroad history. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE WALBRIGE SENIOR CENTER* Mike’s Favorite Things Part 1: learn about some of Mike’s favorite historical objects and the stories behind them. Part 1 is rich in railroad history! Program Date: March 12, 2025Program Time: 12:15PMProgram Location: […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over some railroad history. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE WAYNE SENIOR CENTER* Mike’s Favorite Things Part 1: learn about some of Mike’s favorite historical objects and the stories behind them. Part 1 is rich in railroad history! Program Date: March 13, 2025Program Time: 12:15PMProgram Location: […]

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Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over his favorite museum artifacts. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE ROSSFORD SENIOR CENTER* Mike’s Favorite Things Part 3: learn about some of Mike’s favorite museum artifacts and the stories behind them. Program Date: March 14, 2025Program Time: 12:15PMProgram Location: 400 Dixie Highway Rossford, OH 43460Cost: […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Black Swamp Stories - Part 4! *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE PERRYSBURG SENIOR CENTER* Black Swamp Stories - Part 4: Learn about the last war in Wood County, or was it? Program Date: March 18, 2025 Program Time: 12:45PM Program Location: Perrysburg Senior Center […]

Join Mike McMaster for a History Roundtable! *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE ROSSFORD SENIOR CENTER* 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: March 26, 2025 Program Time: 10:00AM Program Location: Rossford Senior Center – 400 Dixie […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Missionaries of the Maumee. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE WALBRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY* Learn about the early Missionaries of the Maumee River Valley and the work they did; it’s not what you think.  But were they overshadowed by a more talented woman? Program Date: March […]

Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! April Make & Take Craft: Easter […]

"Signed, Sealed, Delivered: the 6888th WAC" Discover the remarkable story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the first Black Women’s Army Corps (WAC) unit sent overseas during World War […]

On Saturday, April 19th, 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 […]

NEW EXHIBIT AT WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM “We’ll Meet Again: Remember World War II” to showcase Wood County Veterans. The Wood County Museum is excited to announce the opening of a […]

This May, enjoy an exclusive perk of your Wood County Museum membership — a membership swap with the Hancock Historical Museum, allowing you to explore more incredible attractions in our […]

Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! May Make & Take Craft: TBA […]

Meet & Greet with Round Barns of America & Historic Barns of Ohio author Robert Kroeger 6PM Free for Members/$7 Non-Member (tickets include a self-guided tour of the museum in addition to the program) Join author, Dr. Robert Kroeger, as he shares stories about historic barns, from both of his books “Historic Barns of Ohio” […]

Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! June Make & Take Craft: TBA […]

Join us for a talk on the U.S. film industry during World War II, examining how Hollywood shaped public morale, produced propaganda, and supported the war effort. Using Casablanca as a key example, we’ll explore the influence of Jewish émigrés on wartime cinema and how studios and stars contributed to America’s efforts both on and […]

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 $15,000 […]

FREE LIVE MUSIC CONCERT AT WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM  The Wood County Museum will hosting its 3rd annual concert series "Music at the Museum Presented by Bowling Green Auto Sales", a free concert featuring Live Music on the east wing porch of the historic County Home building on four dates in 2025: June 12, July 10,  […]

2025 Poor Farm Palooza Fundraiser - SECOND CHANCE! July 1-8 • Online at https://www.32auctions.com/pfpf25SecondChance Join us for the Second Chance - Poor Farm Palooza Fundraiser Online Silent Auction! Take a look at a few of the items that didn't get bids during our main silent auction fundraiser! The Second Chance Online Silent Auction will run July 1 […]

Valerie is the proud granddaughter of Stanley Kupi, PFC in the 14th Armored Division of WWII, famously known as “The Liberators”.  Stanley left behind a remarkable legacy of rare photographs, artwork, and a candid WWII memoir that the family is now sharing with the world.  With the help of experts from around the globe, Valerie […]

FREE LIVE MUSIC CONCERT AT WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM  The Wood County Museum will hosting its 3rd annual concert series "Music at the Museum Presented by Bowling Green Auto Sales", a free concert featuring Live Music on the east wing porch of the historic County Home building on four dates in 2025: June 12, July 10,  […]

Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! ***July's date will be on 7/11/24 due to the federal holiday*** Free make & take craft […]

Join us on July 24th from 4pm-7pm for the golden celebration of the Wood County Museum! This is an exclusive FREE event for Museum Members ONLY! (Members will be required […]

Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! August Make & Take Craft: TBA […]

🚨 UPDATE: SAFETY FAIR EVENT POSTPONED!!!🚨 Due to our parking field being flooded, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone the Safety Fair & Cruise-In event. The new event date is August 9, 2025 from 11AM-4PM. We are deeply saddened to make this decision, but with current flooding in the field, it simply will not […]

The 148th Infantry Regiment was an Ohio National Guard unit that was based in various northwest Ohio communities, including Bowling Green’s Company F. During World War II the regiment spent five years in active service and amassed 592 days in combat in the South Pacific. The regiment earned the Presidential Unit Citation for its part […]

FREE LIVE MUSIC CONCERT AT WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM  The Wood County Museum will hosting its 3rd annual concert series "Music at the Museum Presented by Bowling Green Auto Sales", a free concert featuring Live Music on the east wing porch of the historic County Home building on four dates in 2025: June 12, July 10,  […]

Dearest Readers, The social season is upon us! Is there anything more exhilarating than the promise of a celebration and a garden in bloom? This author finds herself compelled to share the most exciting news.The incomparable Lady Brandeberry will be hosting an evening soiree with all of our favorite Bridgerton Afternoon Tea delights. Only but […]

22nd Annual Wood County Living History Day August  31, 2025 • 2:00 PM Wood County Museum Grounds, Bowling Green History comes alive! Meet first-person interpreters who will share stories of past Wood […]

Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! September Make & Take Craft: TBA […]

In his Amazon #1 best selling book, The Medic's Wife, author Edmund Kruszynski delivers a spellbinding epic that rivals the grit of Band of Brothers and the unspoken heroism of Kristin […]

FREE LIVE MUSIC CONCERT AT WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM  The Wood County Museum will hosting its 3rd annual concert series "Music at the Museum Presented by Bowling Green Auto Sales", a free concert featuring Live Music on the east wing porch of the historic County Home building on four dates in 2025: June 12, July 10,  […]

Join the Wood County Museum & For the Love of Cats on September 25 from 4-7pm to celebrate the birthday kitty, Peaches! Enjoy cake, cookies, punch and cotton candy (donated by Awesome Sauce Sugar Floss)! The Wood County Museum is collecting donations for Peaches upkeep, with 50% of the proceeds going to For the Love […]

GERMAN-AMERICAN DAY 7 PM • RSVP Required Join us on October 1st for this year's German-American Day Education Program! A brief program about the "The German-Americans Who Helped Build Bowling Green and Wood County" will begin the evening. The “Story Slam” format will follow and allow guests 5 Minutes to share their own stories about […]

Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! October Make & Take Craft: TBA […]

****LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN! PLEASE CALL 419-352-0967 TO PURCHASE!****     "Art Plunder and the Monuments Men" Join the Wood County Museum and WWII historian and reenactor Daniel Gill for a program about Nazi Germany’s efforts to steal Europe’s greatest art treasures, and the allied forces (the Monuments Men) efforts to rescue them.   About the […]

History, Ghosts, & Legends of the Great Black Swamp Learn more about the history of the Great Black Swamp and the settling of Wood County through two Ghostly Legends from Mike McMaster of the Wood County Museum. What is the history behind these spooky tales, who wrote them, and why? October 16, 2025 • 6:00PM […]

Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! November Make & Take Craft: TBA […]

What makes North Baltimore such an interesting place? Spend a Saturday afternoon with Curator of the Wood County Museum Holly Kirkendall to learn something new about this little corner of Wood County. This program is FREE & open to the public! Date: November 8, 2025 at 2:00PM Program Location: North Baltimore Historical Society (229 N. […]

***SOLD OUT - CALL 419-352-0967 TO BE PUT ON THE WAITLIST***   "The Pen and the People: Eleanor Roosevelt and World War II" Explore Eleanor Roosevelt’s extraordinary role during World […]

Join us for a cozy, cat-themed movie night that’s all about helping our feline friends! Hang out, grab some popcorn (& an adoptable kitten), and enjoy a fun kitty-inspired film while supporting For The Love Of Cats (FLOC), a local rescue dedicated to Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) for community cats in need. Special guest - […]

Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! December Make & Take Craft: Gingerbread […]

***SOLD OUT - CALL TO BE PUT ON THE WAITLIST***   "Rations, Recipes, and Victory Gardens" In 1943 when First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt planted her Victory Garden on the White […]

Join us for a Author talk and book signing at the North Baltimore Public Library . Brandy Gleason, author of "100 Things to do in Ohio Before You Die" will give a presentiation on January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm at the North Baltimore Public Library. The Wood County Museum is featured in this book on page […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Metcalf Field. Metcalf Field: Wood County’s Transcontinental Airport” Dedicated in 1928, the airport in Lake Township had a colorful history with more than a few famous guests.  Learn about the airfield we remember at Metcalf Field and a little bit about who Tommy Metcalf was. […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Metcalf Field. Metcalf Field: Wood County’s Transcontinental Airport” Dedicated in 1928, the airport in Lake Township had a colorful history with more than a few famous guests.  Learn about the airfield we remember at Metcalf Field and a little bit about who Tommy Metcalf was. […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Metcalf Field. Metcalf Field: Wood County’s Transcontinental Airport” Dedicated in 1928, the airport in Lake Township had a colorful history with more than a few famous guests.  Learn about the airfield we remember at Metcalf Field and a little bit about who Tommy Metcalf was. […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Metcalf Field. Metcalf Field: Wood County’s Transcontinental Airport” Dedicated in 1928, the airport in Lake Township had a colorful history with more than a few famous guests.  Learn about the airfield we remember at Metcalf Field and a little bit about who Tommy Metcalf was. […]

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 […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Metcalf Field. Metcalf Field: Wood County’s Transcontinental Airport” Dedicated in 1928, the airport in Lake Township had a colorful history with more than a few famous guests.  Learn about the airfield we remember at Metcalf Field and a little bit about who Tommy Metcalf was. […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Metcalf Field. Metcalf Field: Wood County’s Transcontinental Airport” Dedicated in 1928, the airport in Lake Township had a colorful history with more than a few famous guests.  Learn about the airfield we remember at Metcalf Field and a little bit about who Tommy Metcalf was. […]

Purrs & Kisses Bingo Night Fundraiser February 12 | Doors open at 6:00PM - Bingo starts at 6:30PM $7 for one card or $10 for 2 cards • 14 rounds of bingo Location: Wood County Museum Meeting Room Treat your and your sweetie to a purr-fectly good time! Join us on Thursday, February 12 for […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Metcalf Field. Metcalf Field: Wood County’s Transcontinental Airport” Dedicated in 1928, the airport in Lake Township had a colorful history with more than a few famous guests.  Learn about the airfield we remember at Metcalf Field and a little bit about who Tommy Metcalf was. […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Metcalf Field. Metcalf Field: Wood County’s Transcontinental Airport” Dedicated in 1928, the airport in Lake Township had a colorful history with more than a few famous guests.  Learn about the airfield we remember at Metcalf Field and a little bit about who Tommy Metcalf was. […]

Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! March Make & Take Craft: Lucky […]

***THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT - CALL 419-352-0967 TO BE PUT ON THE WAIT LIST***   "Wings of Change: The Women Airforce Service Pilots" When the U.S. Air Force announced […]

Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! April Make & Take Craft: Nature […]

***LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN - CALL 419-352-0967 TO PURCHASE*** "Daring Through the Decades: First Ladies as Pioneers of Progress" From the nation’s founding to today, First Ladies have stepped forward in […]

Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! May Make & Take Craft: Tri […]