Join the Wood County Museum for our American 250 themed cooking series: Taste Test the Past! Everything 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!   When: June 22, 2026 at 2:00PM Cost: […]

The Great Depression Lecture Series - "The New Deal Challenged: National Political Dissent in a Changing Nation" July 1 | 6:00PM Wood County Museum Meeting Room FREE In 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 […]

Nazareth Hall: A History Based on the Ursuline Order of the Sacred Heart's Join local historian Tom Sorosiak for a program about the history of Nazareth Hall. This 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.   When: […]

The Great Depression Lecture Series - "Land of Our Own? Sharecroppers and Tenant Farmers in the Great Depression" August 5 | 6:00PM Wood County Museum Meeting Room FREE A 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. […]

Fields of Conflict: Sports in the Shadow of World War II Together 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 […]

The War In Europe Through The Eyes Of A Young Infantryman Follow the remarkable journey of a World War II infantryman from Normandy to Czechoslovakia in this 50-minute program featuring […]

Join the Wood County Museum for our American 250 themed cooking series: Taste Test the Past! Want to try canning, but don't know where to begin? Learn how to safely preserve food from your garden, how to find recipes, and how to do proper canning research. Everyone will go home with tomato sauce!   When: […]

Remember This? A 250-Year Journey Through American Advertising Step back in time and relive the commercials, jingles, and slogans that shaped generations—discover how 250 years of American advertising left a lasting mark on our culture and our memories. We'll trace the evolution of advertising from early print ads and catchy radio jingles to iconic TV commercials […]

Join the Wood County Museum for our American 250 themed cooking series: Taste Test the Past! From gingerbread to Christmas cookies, learn about holidays past through delicious baked goods. Samples and recipes provided!   When: December 7, 2026 at 2:00PM Cost: FREE for members; $10 for non-members (tickets include a self-guided tour of the museum […]