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SUMMARY:Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Join the Wood County Museum for the 6th Annual Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt Presented by Sleek Academy & All About the Kids Learning Center.\n\nFrom March 2 – April 3\, 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 a FREE community event!\nThis is an egg hunt that is for both kids and adults\, everyone is welcome to participate!\nYou can pick up your “passport” book inside the Museum during open hours\, or at either of the information kiosks on the grounds (visitor parking lot or behind the building by the Herb Garden).\nOnce you find all the egg signs and fill out the clue answers\, bring your completed passport back to the museum front desk during open hours (Weekdays: 10AM-4PM\, Saturday: 12PM-4PM) to claim your prize.\nWe hope you have fun and learn a little bit of our history while hunting for clues!\n\nThank you to our Presenting Sponsors Sleek Academy & All About the Kids Learning Center. And thank you to our sign sponsors: Perrysburg Area Chamber of Commerce\, Dr. Ted Bowlus – Podiatrist\, St. Aloysius Catholic School\, Susan & George Winters\, \, The Morning Show BG\, Renewed Outdoors\, LLC\, Trilogy Health Care\, Lanny & Marcia Traber\, Nick Wells\, and The Wells Family.\n\n 
URL:https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/easter-egg-scavenger-hunt-2/
LOCATION:Wood County Museum\, 13660 County Home Rd.\, Bowling Green\, OH\, 43402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tea & Talk Series: Wings of Change - The Women Airforce Service Pilots
DESCRIPTION:***THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT – CALL 419-352-0967 TO BE PUT ON THE WAIT LIST*** \n  \n“Wings of Change: The Women Airforce Service Pilots” \nWhen the U.S. Air Force announced in the 1970s that it would accept women for pilot training for the “first time\,” history enthusiasts and advocates quickly rallied to recognize the pioneering Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) of World War II. These courageous women were the first to ferry military aircraft\, flying everything from trainers to bombers\, all while proving that women could master “the Army way” of flying just as skillfully as their male counterparts. \nThis presentation takes you on an inspiring journey through the history of the WASPs—their rigorous training\, vital contributions to the war effort\, and the obstacles they faced in a military system that wasn’t ready to accept them. You’ll hear stories of their resilience\, determination\, and the lasting impact they had on future generations of female aviators. Complete with historical photos\, compelling firsthand accounts\, and a rare look at the flight gear they wore—including an authentic WWII flight mechanic’s “zoot suit”—this presentation brings to life the extraordinary women who insisted that a woman’s place is in the cockpit! \nAbout the Speaker: \nWendy Zielen grew up in upstate New York but became a lifelong Michigander when she met her husband at the University of Michigan. Currently\, she is the Executive and Development Director for Bendix Academy\, a small nonprofit organization in Brighton Michigan that teaches toolmanship through mentorship. Wendy enjoys utilizing her industry expertise to promote worthy youth advocacy\, underserved communities\, environmental sustainability\, and historical preservation causes. She especially enjoys sharing the inspiration for the Willow Run story and Rosie the Riveter’s Can-Do spirit! \nEach monthly tea & talk starts with a catered luncheon\, warm tea\, and a unique presentation over a topic of interest. Reservations are required and are due the Friday before each tea. All Ticket Sales are Final. Tickets are final sale & non-refundable. Handicap accessible facilities. Groups Welcome. \nPrice: $30/Museum Members\, $35/Non-Members\, $35/Gluten Free/Vegan Meal \n  \n 
URL:https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/tea-talk-series-the-women-airforce-service-pilots/
LOCATION:Wood County Museum\, 13660 County Home Rd.\, Bowling Green\, OH\, 43402\, United States
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SUMMARY:America250 Lecture Series – When Oil Was King of The Black Swamp
DESCRIPTION:The talk will focus on the great oil and gas boom that began in 1880’s in Northwest Ohio and became the driving economic force for much of the region and its future. Thousands of wells were drilled and many of them were in Wood County and Hancock Counties which was the center of it all\, as rural farm fields were studded by a forest of oil and gas derricks amid a harvest of black gold. With the gushers of success came a score of new towns and new people eager to claim a piece of the dream or maybe just a good job. Sometimes they did\, sometimes not. We’ll cover many of the facets of this most pivotal area in the story of the Black Swamp. \n  \nWhen: March 17\, 2026 at 6:00PM \nCost: FREE for members; $7 for non-members (tickets include a self-guided tour of the museum in addition to the program) \n***Each person attending must be a member to get the member rate. Members may not make reservations for non-members on their behalf*** \n  \nAbout the Speaker: Lou Hebert \nLou Hebert is a Toledo-area native who spent over 50 years working in broadcast newsrooms in this city( WCWA\, WTOL\, WDHO WSPD) and others around the nation including Detroit\, Denver\, Phoenix\, and Chicago. He has reported and produced both radio and television news and is an award documentary and feature reporter\, earning the coveted Peabody Award and numerous Emmy’s for TV production. In recent years\, Lou has become a self-professed history nerd\, writing and publishing several books on Toledo area history\, including Day by Day in Toledo and Toledo’s Hidden History.
URL:https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/america250-lecture-series-when-oil-was-king-of-the-black-swamp/
LOCATION:Wood County Museum\, 13660 County Home Rd.\, Bowling Green\, OH\, 43402\, United States
CATEGORIES:America250 Event
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SUMMARY:The Great Depression Lecture Series - "A New Deal: FDR\, Bureaucracy\, and Economic Recovery"
DESCRIPTION:The Great Depression Lecture Series – “A New Deal: FDR\, Bureaucracy\, and Economic Recovery”\nApril 1 | 6:00PM\nWood County Museum Meeting Room\nFREE \nThe election of Franklin D. Roosevelt\, in 1932\, was seen as a turning point in the fight against the Great Depression. His campaign\, which promised a “New Deal” for the American people\, stood in stark contrast to the failures of the previous administration. But how successful FDR’s visions for the future of economic recovery were yet to be seen. In this lecture\, we will explore the earliest days of the New Deal\, focusing specifically on the creation of new federal agencies and relief programs initiated by FDR’s administration. In doing so\, we will discuss the national and local implications of such measures and how they were received by the American people. \nThis is the fourth installment in the Great Depression Lecture Series\, an America 250 program. This is a Wood County Park District lead event\, in partnership with the Wood County Museum.
URL:https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/the-great-depression-lecture-series-a-new-deal-fdr-bureaucracy-and-economic-recovery/
LOCATION:Wood County Museum\, 13660 County Home Rd.\, Bowling Green\, OH\, 43402\, United States
CATEGORIES:America250 Event
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SUMMARY:Free First Fridays & Make and Take Craft Day
DESCRIPTION:Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! \nFree make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! \nApril Make & Take Craft: Nature Bracelets & Easter Activity Pages \nFree First Fridays is presented by Visit BG\, Ohio \, Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce\, & Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau. \n  \n  \nExhibits currently on display are: \n“We’ll Meet Again: Remembering World War II” \n“For Comfort & Convenience: Public Charity in Ohio By Way of the Poor Farm” \n“Service & Support: Creating and Accessible Community” \n“Wood County: A Timeless Classic” \n“The Mary & Carl Back Story” \n“Chasing the White Rabbit: An Historical Look at American Mental Health” (inside Asylum) \n“A Clean Bill of Health: Societal Response to Communicable Disease” (inside Pest House) \n(Regular admission $7\, always FREE for members). \nFree First Fridays is presented by Visit BG Ohio \, Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce\, & Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau.
URL:https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/free-first-fridays-make-and-take-craft-day-26/
LOCATION:Wood County Museum\, 13660 County Home Rd.\, Bowling Green\, OH\, 43402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T160000
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SUMMARY:Tea & Talk Series: Daring Through the Decades - First Ladies as Pioneers of Progress
DESCRIPTION:***LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN – CALL 419-352-0967 TO PURCHASE*** \n“Daring Through the Decades: First Ladies as Pioneers of Progress“ \nFrom the nation’s founding to today\, First Ladies have stepped forward in moments of conflict\, change\, and challenge to shape the course of American history. Inspired by The Eras Exhibit: 250 Years of First Ladies Progress and Power\, this program explores how First Ladies used their voices and influence to champion causes\, guide the nation through war and world affairs\, and open new pathways for progress at home and abroad. \n  \nAbout the Speaker: \nStephanie Bohnak is the current Director of Education & Curatorial Services at the National First Ladies Library and Museum in Canton\, Ohio where she curates all educational programming as well as coordinates\, schedules\, and leads tours of the museum. She is from Akron\, Ohio\, and holds an MA in History and Public History from Bowling Green State University with a focus on marginalized narratives\, specializing in women’s labor and food history. She received a BA in History from the University of Akron with minors in Anthropology and Classics and has an AS in Culinary Arts from Sullivan University in Louisville\, KY. In her previous role as the Museum Education and Tour Manager at the Oberlin Heritage Center\, Stephanie facilitated outreach programs\, field trips\, history walks\, and oversaw all tours. \n  \nEach monthly tea & talk starts with a catered luncheon\, warm tea\, and a unique presentation over a topic of interest. Reservations are required and are due the Friday before each tea. All Ticket Sales are Final. Tickets are final sale & non-refundable. Handicap accessible facilities. Groups Welcome. \nPrice: $30/Museum Members\, $35/Non-Members\, $35/Gluten Free/Vegan Meal \n 
URL:https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/tea-talk-series-daring-through-the-decades-first-ladies-as-pioneers-of-progress/
LOCATION:Wood County Museum\, 13660 County Home Rd.\, Bowling Green\, OH\, 43402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T193000
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SUMMARY:America250 Lecture Series – Historic U.S. R.T. 6
DESCRIPTION:Often 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 stretches across northern Ohio\, from the Indiana border near Edgerton eastward through Williams\, Henry\, Wood\, Sandusky\, Erie\, Lorain\, Cuyahoga\, Lake\, Geauga\, and Ashtabula counties to the Pennsylvania line. This presentation invites local history lovers to slow down\, stop\, and connect by exploring the people and places shaped by this roadway\, uncovering surprising historical threads\, and rediscovering how Route 6 helped knit Ohio’s communities into the broader tapestry of the American experience. Along the way\, national highlights of the route help place Ohio’s story within this larger\, coast-to-coast journey. \n  \nWhen: April 21\, 2026 at 6:00PM \nCost: FREE for members; $7 for non-members (tickets include a self-guided tour of the museum in addition to the program) \n***Each person attending must be a member to get the member rate. Members may not make reservations for non-members on their behalf*** \n  \nAbout the Speaker: Gary Hunter \nGary Hunter is the Executive Director of the Ohio U.S. Route 6 Tourist Association. He regularly travels the state of Ohio to speak to groups about Historic U.S. 6 that runs coast to coast – through 14 states\, for 3\,652 miles. \nxr:d:DAFeTmXxsro:2\,j:44020903919\,t:23032614
URL:https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/america250-lecture-series-historic-u-s-r-t-6/
LOCATION:Wood County Museum\, 13660 County Home Rd.\, Bowling Green\, OH\, 43402\, United States
CATEGORIES:America250 Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T160000
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SUMMARY:Free First Fridays & Make and Take Craft Day
DESCRIPTION:Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! \nFree make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! \nMay Make & Take Craft: Tri Corner Hats \nFree First Fridays is presented by Visit BG\, Ohio \, Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce\, & Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau. \n  \n  \nExhibits currently on display are: \n“We’ll Meet Again: Remembering World War II” \n“For Comfort & Convenience: Public Charity in Ohio By Way of the Poor Farm” \n“Service & Support: Creating and Accessible Community” \n“Wood County: A Timeless Classic” \n“The Mary & Carl Back Story” \n“Chasing the White Rabbit: An Historical Look at American Mental Health” (inside Asylum) \n“A Clean Bill of Health: Societal Response to Communicable Disease” (inside Pest House) \n(Regular admission $7\, always FREE for members). \nFree First Fridays is presented by Visit BG Ohio \, Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce\, & Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau.
URL:https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/free-first-fridays-make-and-take-craft-day-28/
LOCATION:Wood County Museum\, 13660 County Home Rd.\, Bowling Green\, OH\, 43402\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T150000
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SUMMARY:Early Ohio on the Portage
DESCRIPTION:Early Ohio Along the Portage: A Timeline (1700-1865) Reenactment Event \nExperience Military\, Native Americans\, Settlers\, Political Growth and Home Life Activities. See well-known characters of days gone by at this ‘Living History’ event! \nThis event is co-sponsored by the Wood County Museum & the Maumee Valley Heritage Corridor. \nMay 1: 9AM-4PM \nMay 2: 10AM-4PM (Lady Brandeberry’s Ball at 5:30PM) \nMay 3: 10AM-4PM \nFREE ADMISSION TO EVENT \nWood County Museum Grounds \n  \n***For participant (reenactor) registration: contact: Annette Wells #419-352-0967 or EMAIL: museum@woodcountyhistory.org \nSpots are first come\, and at the discretion of the EOOP Committee. The Wood County Museum & Maumee Valley Heritage Corridor have the right to refuse anyone from the event. \nSign up forms: \n• Reenactor/Living History/ Registration Form: \n• Vendor Registration Form: \n  \n  \nThis event is co-sponsored by the Wood County Museum & the Maumee Valley Heritage Corridor. \nCommodore Sponsors: Sleek Academy & All About the Kids Learning Center\, LLC \nPioneer Sponsors:
URL:https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/early-ohio-on-the-portage-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T203000
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SUMMARY:Lady Brandeberry presents a Presidential Inaugural Ball
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an America250 event: Lady Brandeberry presents a Presidential Inaugural Ball! \nThis 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. \nThe Ball will take place during our living history weekend–Early Ohio on the Portage (May 1\, 2\, & 3). \nThe Ball is meant for all ages. \nRegency/Bridgerton-style attire or formal attire is encouraged but not required. \nA dancing partner is not required; neither is previous dancing experience. Free dance lessons will start at 2:00PM. \nGuests will be treated to live music by the “Roots Cellar String Band”. \nFood & Beverage sales will be available for purchase. \nBall RSVP’s to Wood County Museum are most appreciated! \n  \nThis event is co-sponsored by the Wood County Museum & the Maumee Valley Heritage Corridor. With support from Visit BG Ohio.
URL:https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/lady-brandeberry-presents-a-presidential-inaugural-ball/
CATEGORIES:America250 Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T190000
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SUMMARY:The Great Depression Lecture Series - "Strike! Workers\, Unions\, and the Labor Movement in Town and Country"
DESCRIPTION:The Great Depression Lecture Series – “Strike! Workers\, Unions\, and the Labor Movement in Town and Country”\nMay 6 | 6:00PM\nWood County Museum Meeting Room\nFREE \nDuring the Great Depression\, American workers\, saddled with increasingly depressed wages and harsh working conditions\, demanded adequate pay and safe workplaces. To bring companies and government agencies to the bargaining table\, workers leaned on collective action as a means to secure victories. In both town and country\, they formed unions and initiated strikes to gain concessions. These actions\, however\, were often met with contention and\, in some cases\, led to violence. In this lecture\, we will examine the union campaigns that swept the nation during the Great Depression and how New Deal administrators responded. More specifically\, we will highlight how Northwest Ohio came to embody the united dismay felt by both urban and rural workers in their fight for unionization. \nThis is the fifth installment in the Great Depression Lecture Series\, an America 250 program. This is a Wood County Park District lead event\, in partnership with the Wood County Museum.
URL:https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/the-great-depression-lecture-series-strike-workers-unions-and-the-labor-movement-in-town-and-country/
LOCATION:Wood County Museum\, 13660 County Home Rd.\, Bowling Green\, OH\, 43402\, United States
CATEGORIES:America250 Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T190000
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SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting & Open House for "Past into the Future" Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:NEW EXHIBIT AT WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM\n\n“Past into the Future” in celebration of America250.\n.\nThe Wood County Museum is excited to announce the opening of a new exhibit\, “Past into the Future” on May 7\, 2026. The exhibit will explore objects that tell stories about Wood County community members. America’s 250 years of transformation and growth would not have been possible without the contributions of everyday people.\n.\nRibbon Cutting & Open House for “Past into the Future” ExhibitDate: May 7\, 2026Time: 3:30PM (Ribbon Cutting) 3:45PM-7:00PM (Open House)Location: 13660 County Home Rd. Bowling Green\, OH 43402FREE EVENT • Light refreshments will be served\n.\nPlease RSVP to visitus@woodcountyhistory.org.\n.\nA grand opening celebration & open house for the exhibit will take place on Thursday\, May 7th with a ribbon cutting at 3:30 PM by the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce\, followed by a public reception until 7:00 PM.\n.\nAll events detailed at woodcountyhistory.org or by following the Wood County Museum on social media. The museum is located at 13660 County Home Road in Bowling Green.
URL:https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/ribbon-cutting-open-house-for-past-into-the-future-exhibit/
CATEGORIES:America250 Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T193000
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SUMMARY:America250 Lecture Series – Lost Eateries of Toledo
DESCRIPTION:🍽️ Table for None: Lost Toledo Eateries \nJoin Toledo author and storyteller Tedd Long for a journey back to the restaurants that once defined the city’s neighborhoods\, celebrations\, and everyday life—but have now vanished. \nTable for None: Lost Toledo Eateries brings to life the stories behind beloved diners\, elegant supper clubs\, corner taverns\, and family-run establishments that shaped Toledo’s food culture. Through historic photos\, menus\, advertisements\, and colorful anecdotes\, this presentation explores how these eateries reflected changing tastes\, immigration\, industry\, and social life in Toledo. \nThis isn’t just a talk about food—it’s about memory\, community\, and the places where Toledoans gathered to celebrate milestones\, conduct business\, and feel at home. Audience members are encouraged to reminisce\, laugh\, and share their own memories of restaurants that live on only in conversation. \n  \nWhen: May 19\, 2026 at 6:00PM \nCost: FREE for members; $7 for non-members (tickets include a self-guided tour of the museum in addition to the program) \n***Each person attending must be a member to get the member rate. Members may not make reservations for non-members on their behalf*** \n  \nAbout the Speaker: \nTedd Long is an author\, blogger\, photographer\, lecturer\, and curator known for his work on holytoledohistory.com. Tedd has earned acclaim for his award-winning books and innovative GPS audio walking and driving tours\, including The Unholy Toledo Tour\, as well as his contributions to the remarkable419 project and the Emmy-winning series Untold: Hidden Stories of Northwest Ohio.
URL:https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/america250-lecture-series-lost-eateries-of-toledo/
LOCATION:Wood County Museum\, 13660 County Home Rd.\, Bowling Green\, OH\, 43402\, United States
CATEGORIES:America250 Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T193000
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SUMMARY:Meet & Greet with author Robert Kroeger
DESCRIPTION:Meet & Greet with Stone Barns of America\, Round Barns of America & Historic Barns of Ohio author Robert Kroeger \nMay 26\, 2026 • 6PM \nFree for Members/$7 Non-Member (tickets include a self-guided tour of the museum in addition to the program) \nJoin author\, Dr. Robert Kroeger\, as he shares stories about historic barns\, from three of his books “Stone Barns of America” “Historic Barns of Ohio” & “Round Barns of America”. Kroeger will tell his story of traveling throughout the county to preserve historic barn history via original paintings. Between the three books\, over 200 barns in 32 states\, are featured. \nDr. Kroeger will also be doing a book signing while at the Wood County Museum. \n  \n  \n \nAbout the Author: Dr. Robert Kroeger \n“Barns represent the heart of America\, and the old ones are bleeding. So many barns\, so little time.” – RF Kroeger\, artist and writer \n\nRobert Kroeger is a second generation artist\, though\, unlike his father Francis\, his professional art career blossomed later in life. A hint of what was to come began at the age of four when young Robert\, fascinated by his dad’s oils\, mischievously opened the tubes one day and started painting on his palette while dad was away at work. After finishing the masterpiece\, Robert neatly placed the tubes\, still opened\, and the beautiful sable-haired brushes wet with oil paint\, together with the palette\, back into his father’s treasured wooden art box\, shut tight. A few days later\, Francis\, who earned his BFA from the University of Notre Dame in 1938\, discovered his son’s “work.” \nThough he did not immediately follow in his father’s footsteps\, Robert’s career as a dentist allowed him to study color values and facial esthetic principles in smile design. Then\, in the early 2000s while staying in a rural bed and breakfast in Licking County\, Ohio\, a lonely deteriorating barn\, “Granville Gray\,” called out to him.  With roof sagging\, boards missing\, corners slightly tilted\, and in obvious disrepair it captivated his eye. Suddenly a voice whispered\, “Paint it and write about it.” The message was like a lightning bolt that hit him between the eyes. Almost immediately\, it ignited his Ohio Barn Project\, which has taken Robert to about two dozen Ohio counties – from north to south and east to west – where he’s painted barns\, talked with owners\, and written stories about each structure. The stories can be found at www.barnart.weebly.com.  Hundreds of his paintings have raised funds for the local 4-H\, historical societies\, or other non-profits in the county where he works.
URL:https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/meet-greet-with-author-robert-kroeger/
LOCATION:Wood County Museum\, 13660 County Home Rd.\, Bowling Green\, OH\, 43402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074952
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SUMMARY:Education on the Road: Food For Victory
DESCRIPTION:Join the Wood County Museum\, North Baltimore Public Library\, North Baltimore Community Garden Project\, and North Baltimore Garden Club for a program over Victory Gardens! \nWhile young men were fighting over seas during World War II\, women\, children\, and those unable to serve were encouraged to do their part at home. Learn about the history of victory gardens\, canning\, and point rationing during this monumental time in our nation’s history. \n  \nThis program is FREE & open to the public! \nSpeaker: Alyssa Garland\, Museum & Event Assistant \nDate: May 28\, 2026 at 6:30PM \nProgram Location: North Baltimore Public Library (230 N. Main St. North Baltimore\, OH 45872)
URL:https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/education-on-the-road-food-for-victory/
LOCATION:North Baltimore Public Library\, 230 N. Main Street\, North Baltimore\, OH\, 45872\, United States
CATEGORIES:America250 Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074952
CREATED:20260416T200831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T200932Z
UID:9234-1780509600-1780513200@woodcountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:The Great Depression Lecture Series - "New Deal Ecology: The Dust Bowl and the Navajo Livestock Reduction Program"
DESCRIPTION:The Great Depression Lecture Series – “New Deal Ecology: The Dust Bowl and the Navajo Livestock Reduction Program”\nJune 3 | 6:00PM\nWood County Museum Meeting Room\nFREE \nAmidst the Great Depression\, the “Dust Bowl\,” a devastating ecological crisis\, wreaked havoc on farmers and residents across the western United States. These conditions spurred increased federal attention to issues facing the nation’s farmers and ecology. In this sixth installment of the Great Depression Lecture Series\, we will examine how these conditions came to be and what efforts were undertaken by New Deal administrators. \nThis is the sixth installment in the Great Depression Lecture Series\, an America 250 program. This is a Wood County Park District lead event\, in partnership with the Wood County Museum.
URL:https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/the-great-depression-lecture-series-new-deal-ecology-the-dust-bowl-and-the-navajo-livestock-reduction-program/
LOCATION:Wood County Museum\, 13660 County Home Rd.\, Bowling Green\, OH\, 43402\, United States
CATEGORIES:America250 Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074952
CREATED:20260129T212930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T212930Z
UID:8808-1780653600-1780675200@woodcountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Free First Fridays & Make and Take Craft Day
DESCRIPTION:Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! \nFree make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! \nJune Make & Take Craft: Water Puff Art \nFree First Fridays is presented by Visit BG\, Ohio \, Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce\, & Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau. \n  \n  \nExhibits currently on display are: \n“We’ll Meet Again: Remembering World War II” \n“For Comfort & Convenience: Public Charity in Ohio By Way of the Poor Farm” \n“Service & Support: Creating and Accessible Community” \n“Wood County: A Timeless Classic” \n“The Mary & Carl Back Story” \n“Chasing the White Rabbit: An Historical Look at American Mental Health” (inside Asylum) \n“A Clean Bill of Health: Societal Response to Communicable Disease” (inside Pest House) \n(Regular admission $7\, always FREE for members). \nFree First Fridays is presented by Visit BG Ohio \, Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce\, & Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau.
URL:https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/free-first-fridays-make-and-take-craft-day-29/
LOCATION:Wood County Museum\, 13660 County Home Rd.\, Bowling Green\, OH\, 43402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074952
CREATED:20260219T201948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T203654Z
UID:8966-1781028000-1781033400@woodcountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:America250 Lecture Series – WWII Aviation Accidents in the Local Area
DESCRIPTION:Home Front Hazards: WWII Aviation Accidents in the Local Area \nJoin local historian Rob Tong for a program about local WWII aviation crashes. \nThis program will be talking about the bomber that crashed in Benton Ridge\, and also several other aviation accidents that took place in this part of Ohio during the World War II time frame. \n  \nWhen: June 9\, 2026 at 6:00PM \nCost: FREE for members; $7 for non-members (tickets include a self-guided tour of the museum in addition to the program) \n***Each person attending must be a member to get the member rate. Members may not make reservations for non-members on their behalf*** \n  \nAbout the Speaker: \nRob Tong
URL:https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/america250-lecture-series-wwii-aviation-accidents-in-the-local-area/
LOCATION:Wood County Museum\, 13660 County Home Rd.\, Bowling Green\, OH\, 43402\, United States
CATEGORIES:America250 Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074952
CREATED:20251016T155227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T155303Z
UID:8124-1781200800-1781211600@woodcountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Music at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:FREE LIVE MUSIC CONCERT AT WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM \n The Wood County Museum will hosting its 4th annual concert series “Music at the Museum”\, a free concert featuring Live Music on the east wing porch of the historic County Home building on four dates in 2026: June 11\, July 9\,  August 13\, and September 10 – starting at 6:00 PM. Each concert will feature 2 bands. \nThe June “Music at the Museum”\, will feature 2 bands: TBA \nConcert-goers are asked to bring chairs or blankets for lawn seating. \nBeer garden & yard games will also be onsite. No outside alcohol will be allowed. \nFood Truck lineup: TBA
URL:https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/music-at-the-museum0626/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074952
CREATED:20260129T202414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T202414Z
UID:8779-1782136800-1782140400@woodcountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Taste Test the Past: Dried Herbs
DESCRIPTION:Join the Wood County Museum for our American 250 themed cooking series: Taste Test the Past! \nEverything you need to know about herbs: how to grow them\, preserve them\, and use them to create your own spices and tea blends. Everyone will go home with a sample! \n  \nWhen: June 22\, 2026 at 2:00PM \nCost: FREE for members; $10 for non-members (tickets include a self-guided tour of the museum in addition to the program) \n***Each person attending must be a member to get the member rate. Members may not make reservations for non-members on their behalf***
URL:https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/taste-test-the-past-dried-herbs/
LOCATION:Wood County Museum\, 13660 County Home Rd.\, Bowling Green\, OH\, 43402\, United States
CATEGORIES:America250 Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074952
CREATED:20260416T201240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T201240Z
UID:9238-1782928800-1782932400@woodcountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:The Great Depression Lecture Series - "The New Deal Challenged: National Political Dissent in a Changing Nation"
DESCRIPTION:The Great Depression Lecture Series – “The New Deal Challenged: National Political Dissent in a Changing Nation”\nJuly 1 | 6:00PM\nWood County Museum Meeting Room\nFREE \nIn myriad ways\, the Great Depression fundamentally challenged the nation’s established institutional and political norms. For many\, how to best mitigate the unprecedented economic crisis centered on scope and philosophy. However\, for some\, the conditions necessitated a more radical program. In the seventh installment of the Great Depression Lecture Series\, we will examine the left-and right-wing challenges to the New Deal and the individuals who sought to undermine it. \nThis is the seventh installment in the Great Depression Lecture Series\, an America 250 program. This is a Wood County Park District lead event\, in partnership with the Wood County Museum.
URL:https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/the-great-depression-lecture-series-the-new-deal-challenged-national-political-dissent-in-a-changing-nation/
LOCATION:Wood County Museum\, 13660 County Home Rd.\, Bowling Green\, OH\, 43402\, United States
CATEGORIES:America250 Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074952
CREATED:20260331T182028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T182028Z
UID:9182-1783447200-1783452600@woodcountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:America250 Lecture Series – Nazareth Hall: A History Based on the Ursuline Order of the Sacred Heart's
DESCRIPTION:Nazareth Hall: A History Based on the Ursuline Order of the Sacred Heart’s \nJoin local historian Tom Sorosiak for a program about the history of Nazareth Hall. \nThis program will be exploring the history of Nazareth Hall during its time when it was in operation by the Ursuline Order of the Sacred Heart’s. \n  \nWhen: July 7\, 2026 at 6:00PM \nCost: FREE for members; $7 for non-members (tickets include a self-guided tour of the museum in addition to the program) \n***Each person attending must be a member to get the member rate. Members may not make reservations for non-members on their behalf*** \n  \nAbout the Speaker: \nTom Sorosiak
URL:https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/america250-lecture-series-nazareth-hall/
LOCATION:Wood County Museum\, 13660 County Home Rd.\, Bowling Green\, OH\, 43402\, United States
CATEGORIES:America250 Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074952
CREATED:20251016T155351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T155351Z
UID:8128-1783620000-1783630800@woodcountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Music at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:FREE LIVE MUSIC CONCERT AT WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM \n The Wood County Museum will hosting its 4th annual concert series “Music at the Museum”\, a free concert featuring Live Music on the east wing porch of the historic County Home building on four dates in 2026: June 11\, July 9\,  August 13\, and September 10 – starting at 6:00 PM. Each concert will feature 2 bands. \nThe July “Music at the Museum”\, will feature 2 bands: TBA \nConcert-goers are asked to bring chairs or blankets for lawn seating. \nBeer garden & yard games will also be onsite. No outside alcohol will be allowed. \nFood Truck lineup: TBA
URL:https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/music-at-the-museum-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074952
CREATED:20260129T213130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T213130Z
UID:8811-1783677600-1783699200@woodcountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Free First Fridays & Make and Take Craft Day
DESCRIPTION:Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! ***July’s Free First Friday will be on July 10th due to the Federal Holiday*** \nFree make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! \nJuly Make & Take Craft: Christmas in July \nFree First Fridays is presented by Visit BG\, Ohio \, Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce\, & Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau. \n  \n  \nExhibits currently on display are: \n“We’ll Meet Again: Remembering World War II” \n“For Comfort & Convenience: Public Charity in Ohio By Way of the Poor Farm” \n“Service & Support: Creating and Accessible Community” \n“Wood County: A Timeless Classic” \n“The Mary & Carl Back Story” \n“Chasing the White Rabbit: An Historical Look at American Mental Health” (inside Asylum) \n“A Clean Bill of Health: Societal Response to Communicable Disease” (inside Pest House) \n(Regular admission $7\, always FREE for members). \nFree First Fridays is presented by Visit BG Ohio \, Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce\, & Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau.
URL:https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/free-first-fridays-make-and-take-craft-day-30/
LOCATION:Wood County Museum\, 13660 County Home Rd.\, Bowling Green\, OH\, 43402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074952
CREATED:20251016T152731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T180813Z
UID:8121-1784372400-1784390400@woodcountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Safety Fair & Touch-A-Truck
DESCRIPTION:Join the Wood County Museum for the 4th Annual Safety Fair & Cruise-In event on July 18\, 2026 from 11am-4pm! Rain or shine!\n\n\n\nThis is a FREE community event that the public will be able to get an up close look at/in: service vehicles\, fire trucks\, police cruisers\, 1st responder vehicles\, tractors\, and construction equipment. There will also be a safety fair vendor tent\, activities and bounce houses for kids\, a car cruise-in (all cars welcome)\, plus so much more!\n\nFood trucks will be on site: TBA \n  \nThank you to all of our sponsors: TBA \n\n  \nIf you or your business would like to participate with an information table or sponsor\, please reach out to the Wood County Museum at marketing@woodcountyhistory.org
URL:https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/safety-fair-2026/
LOCATION:Wood County Museum Grounds\, 13660 County Home Rd.\, Bowling Green\, OH\, 43402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074952
CREATED:20260416T201628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T213820Z
UID:9242-1785952800-1785956400@woodcountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:The Great Depression Lecture Series - "Land of Our Own? Sharecroppers and Tenant Farmers in the Great Depression"
DESCRIPTION:The Great Depression Lecture Series – “Land of Our Own? Sharecroppers and Tenant Farmers in the Great Depression”\nAugust 5 | 6:00PM\nWood County Museum Meeting Room\nFREE \nA core tenet of the New Deal was to improve the economic standing of the nation’s farmers who had suffered from depressed commodity prices since the 1920s. Yet\, the implementation of these programs was often skewed solely toward landowners. For the millions of non-landowning farmers—sharecroppers\, tenant farmers\, and farmworkers—there existed little to no avenues for assistance. Consequently\, a debilitating cycle of debt\, evictions\, and displacements continued to plague this foundational section of American society. In the eighth installment of the Great Depression Lecture Series\, we will examine the conditions afflicting these non-landowning farmers and how the New Deal failed to mitigate their suffering. \nThis is the eighth installment in the Great Depression Lecture Series\, an America 250 program. This is a Wood County Park District lead event\, in partnership with the Wood County Museum.
URL:https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/the-great-depression-lecture-series-land-of-our-own-sharecroppers-and-tenant-farmers-in-the-great-depression/
LOCATION:Wood County Museum\, 13660 County Home Rd.\, Bowling Green\, OH\, 43402\, United States
CATEGORIES:America250 Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074952
CREATED:20260219T214512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T214512Z
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SUMMARY:America250 Lecture Series – Sports in the Shadow of World War II
DESCRIPTION:Fields of Conflict: Sports in the Shadow of World War II \nTogether we will examine how World War II fundamentally reshaped athletics\, as major sporting events were suspended\, athletes were drafted into military service\, and leagues were forced to adapt for survival. We’ll explore the cancellation of global competitions such as the 1940 and 1944 Olympics and the World Cup\, the rise of women’s sports—most notably the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League—the merging of professional teams like the Steagles\, and the shift toward military base athletics. Despite these challenges\, sports remained a crucial source of morale and unity on the home front during wartime. \n  \nWhen: August 11\, 2026 at 6:00PM \nCost: FREE for members; $7 for non-members (tickets include a self-guided tour of the museum in addition to the program) \n***Each person attending must be a member to get the member rate. Members may not make reservations for non-members on their behalf*** \n  \nAbout the Speakers: \nSam Sprunger\nPresident\, Lounge Media Group\nSam is a history educator with over 15 years of teaching experience and a lifelong passion for sports. Known for his deep knowledge of Purdue basketball and Chicago Cubs baseball\, he brings enthusiasm and insight to both the classroom and the field. In addition to teaching\, Sam has coached football and baseball for students of all ages. Outside of his professional work\, he stays busy supporting his children at sporting events year-round\, traveling with his wife\, and contributing to the Dad Lounge and BoilerMaker Lounge podcasts.\n\n\n\n\nBrienne Sprunger\nAssistant Professor of Marketing and MBA Director\, Bluffton University\nBrienne is a dedicated educator and lifelong learner who brings creativity and innovation to both her teaching and professional practice. She is committed to providing hands-on marketing experiences for her students through meaningful community partnerships. Outside the classroom\, Brienne enjoys reading\, supporting her sons’ school activities\, traveling with her husband\, and staying actively involved in community events.
URL:https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/america250-lecture-series-sports-in-the-shadow-of-world-war-ii/
LOCATION:Wood County Museum\, 13660 County Home Rd.\, Bowling Green\, OH\, 43402\, United States
CATEGORIES:America250 Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074952
CREATED:20251016T155426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T155426Z
UID:8130-1786644000-1786654800@woodcountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Music at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:FREE LIVE MUSIC CONCERT AT WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM \n The Wood County Museum will hosting its 4th annual concert series “Music at the Museum”\, a free concert featuring Live Music on the east wing porch of the historic County Home building on four dates in 2026: June 11\, July 9\,  August 13\, and September 10 – starting at 6:00 PM. Each concert will feature 2 bands. \nThe August “Music at the Museum”\, will feature 2 bands: TBA \nConcert-goers are asked to bring chairs or blankets for lawn seating. \nBeer garden & yard games will also be onsite. No outside alcohol will be allowed. \nFood Truck lineup: TBA
URL:https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/music-at-the-museum-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074952
CREATED:20260219T221155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T221155Z
UID:8988-1788890400-1788895800@woodcountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:America250 Lecture Series – The War In Europe Through The Eyes Of A Young Infantryman
DESCRIPTION:The War In Europe Through The Eyes Of A Young Infantryman \nFollow the remarkable journey of a World War II infantryman from Normandy to Czechoslovakia in this 50-minute program featuring firsthand experiences\, including the Battle of the Bulge\, the recovery of hidden art treasures\, and the liberation of a concentration camp. \nWhen: September 8\, 2026 at 6:00PM \nCost: FREE for members; $7 for non-members (tickets include a self-guided tour of the museum in addition to the program) \n***Each person attending must be a member to get the member rate. Members may not make reservations for non-members on their behalf*** \n  \nAbout the Speaker: \nRonald Ammons \n 
URL:https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/america250-lecture-series-the-war-in-europe-through-the-eyes-of-a-young-infantryman/
LOCATION:Wood County Museum\, 13660 County Home Rd.\, Bowling Green\, OH\, 43402\, United States
CATEGORIES:America250 Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074952
CREATED:20251016T155511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T155511Z
UID:8132-1789063200-1789074000@woodcountyhistory.org
SUMMARY:Music at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:FREE LIVE MUSIC CONCERT AT WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM \n The Wood County Museum will hosting its 4th annual concert series “Music at the Museum”\, a free concert featuring Live Music on the east wing porch of the historic County Home building on four dates in 2026: June 11\, July 9\,  August 13\, and September 10 – starting at 6:00 PM. Each concert will feature 2 bands. \nThe September “Music at the Museum”\, will feature 2 bands: TBA \nConcert-goers are asked to bring chairs or blankets for lawn seating. \nBeer garden & yard games will also be onsite. No outside alcohol will be allowed. \nFood Truck lineup: TBA
URL:https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/music-at-the-museum-4/
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