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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join 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 […]

Join 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

21st 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 […]

Join 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 […]

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 […]

Join 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 […]

Join 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 […]

Join 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 […]

Join 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 […]

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 […]

Join 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) […]

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 […]

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 We drive passed history everyday in Wood County, but have you ever wondered what the story behind what we see […]

Join 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 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 […]

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 […]

Join 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 […]

“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 […]

Join 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 […]

Join 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. […]

Join 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 […]

Join 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 […]

This 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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

Join 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 […]

Join 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* […]

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 This […]

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 […]

Join 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 & […]

Join 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 […]

Join 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 […]

*****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, […]

Join 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 […]

Join 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 […]

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 […]

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 - […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN - CALL 419-352-0967 TO PURCHASE!   “Willow Run Rosies - A Labor of Love" How did the mothers, daughters, sisters, and girlfriends of men sent to war […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]