Demonstration Day: Spring Blacksmithing

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

On Saturday, April 1st, 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 10 AM – 2 PM. Watch seasoned blacksmiths or try your hand at this lost art. The […]

3rd Annual Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt Presented by Visit Perrysburg & Visit BG Ohio

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

Join the Wood County Museum for the 3rd Annual Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt Presented by Visit Perrysburg & Visit BG Ohio! From April 3-7, find all 10 egg signs and collect the clues to win a prize. Signs will be “hidden” all around the Museum grounds, all 50 acres! This is an egg hunt that […]

Tea & Talk Series: You Can’t Play Ball in a Skirt!

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

“You Can’t Play Ball in a Skirt!”  Join us for a discussion about Alta Weiss, and how she put herself through medical school playing professional baseball on a men’s team in the early 1900s. About the Speaker: Bette Lou Higgens, Eden Valley Enterprises: A founding member and now the Artistic Director of Eden Valley Enterprises, […]

$25.00 – $30.00

Demonstration Day: Early Ohio Along the Portage

Early Ohio Along the Portage A Timeline (1750-1865) Reenactment Event May 5: 10AM-3PM, May 6: 10AM-5PM, May 7: 10AM-3PM May 6: Lantern tour on Saturday at 8:30pm FREE ADMISSION TO EVENT Wood County Museum Grounds Experience Military, Native Americans, Settlers, Political Growth and Home Life Activities. See well-known characters of days gone by at this […]

Tea & Talk Series: Underwear Etiquette

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

“Underwear Etiquette” EVENT IS SOLD OUT - WAITLIST IS AVAILABLE! Advice literature was rampant with guidelines on how to conduct one’s self; underwear was a central subject of this genre. A glimpse of an ankle, naked shoulders, an untied cravat – learn about the social protocols of hidden clothing. About the Speaker: Alex Hutchings is […]

$25.00 – $30.00

*NEW BOOK* Meet & Greet with Round Barns of America author Robert Kroeger

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

Meet & Greet with Round Barns of America & Historic Barns of Ohio author Robert Kroeger 9AM - 1 PM Free for Members/$7 Non-Member "Round Barns of America", this book features 75 round barns in 32 states - from the east coast to the Wild West - along with their paintings and stories. There are […]

Free – $7.00

Demonstration Day: Power of Yesteryear Tractor Show

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

The annual Power of Yesteryear Farm & Tractor Show will take place on the grounds of the Wood County Museum on Saturday, June 3 from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Sunday, June 4 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. This is a free family event full of farm demonstrations and activities. The Power of […]

Music at the Museum Presented by Visit BG Ohio

FREE LIVE MUSIC CONCERT AT WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM  The Wood County Museum will hosting its new 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 June 8, August 10, and September 14 - starting at […]

Put an Umbrella In It Tea Class

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

June 12, 2023 • 6:00PM Join the museum and The Summer Kitchen Girls as we mix up some delicious Tea-Infused Mocktails for Summer Sipping! You'll learn how to make three tasty drinks & enjoy some appetizers. Admission: $35/person

$35.00

Cruise-In for a Safe Summer Presented by USA Insulation & Edwin and Irma Wolf

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

Join the Wood County Museum and Safe Communities of Wood County for the first “Cruise-In for a Safe Summer Presented by USA Insulation & Edwin and Irma Wolf” event on June 24, 2023 from 11am-4pm! This is a FREE community event with: service vehicles, fire trucks, police cruisers, 1st responders, tractors, a safety fair, activities […]

$10.00 – $200.00

Demonstration Day: Amateur Radio Field Days

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

The Wood County Amateur Radio Club (WCARC) will hold their annual Field Day in the Boom Town area of the Museum grounds at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 24, and if weather permits, through the night until Sunday, June 25 at 2:00 PM. Every June, more than 40,000 Amateur (Ham) Radio operators throughout North America […]

Online Silent Auction Fundraiser

The Online Silent Auction is part of the Wood County Museum's largest fundraiser event of the year - Boiler BBQ Bash! The online auction portion has over 100+ products up for bid. Peruse the wonderful items generously donated by Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana businesses. Bidding on an auction item helps us reach $25,000 fundraising goal. […]

Boiler BBQ Bash Fundraiser

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

It's time to celebrate our grand re-opening! This year the museum has reimagined the “Gala Fundraiser” as the “Boiler BBQ Bash!” on July 7, 2023 from 6-9pm.  We are excited to have a “new” fun summer fundraiser as an in-person event with live music by Nikki D & The Sisters of Thunder, delicious food by […]

$60.00 – $5,000.00

Possibilit”teas” Chai Sugar Scrub Tea Class

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

July 17, 2023 • 6:00PM Join the museum and The Summer Kitchen Girls and explore all of the possibilities of TEA! Sip on some Chai as we talk about this delicious tea and tell you how to infuse it into a yummy treat we will snack on. Then we will create a chai hand and […]

$35.00

Music at the Museum Presented by Visit BG Ohio

FREE LIVE MUSIC CONCERT AT WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM  The Wood County Museum will hosting its new 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 June 8, August 10, and September 14 - starting at […]

Tea Infused Treats Class

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

August 14, 2023 • 6:00PM Do you love Cold & Frosty stuff? You may be a Frigophilia! So join us for a cool summer treat as we join The Summer Kitchen Girls. We show you how to make some delicious tea-infused gelato, ice cream, granita, and sorbets! Everyone will be able to try them all. […]

$35.00

Living History Day

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

20th Annual Wood County Living History Day August  27, 2023 • 2:00 PM Wood County Museum Grounds, Bowling Green History comes alive! Meet first-person interpreters who will share stories of past Wood County residents. Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 2 PM A Joyful Noise will perform at 1:30 PM Wood County Museum Grounds FREE EVENT Guest […]

Music at the Museum Presented by Visit BG Ohio

FREE LIVE MUSIC CONCERT AT WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM  The Wood County Museum will hosting its new 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 June 8, August 10, and September 14 - starting at […]

Demonstration Day: Fall Blacksmithing

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

On Saturday, October 7, 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 10 AM – 2 PM. Watch seasoned blacksmiths or try your hand at this lost art. The […]

German-American Day

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

GERMAN-AMERICAN DAY 7 PM • RSVP Required Join us for this year's German-American Day Education Program. A brief introductory program will be given by retired BGSU professor, Geoff Howes, on the topic of Bowling Green’s 1889 German Language newspaper, "Die Post” followed by a “Story Slam.”  The “Story Slam” format will allow guests 5 Minutes […]

$5.00

Wood County Museum Fundraiser Photo Sessions

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

The Wood County Museum has partnered with Callan Photography and Fundraiser to bring you Fall mini photo sessions. Have your photos taken at the BEAUTIFUL Wood County Museum Park, and help raise money at the same time! These photos will take place with the beautiful fall colors, and are perfect for any kind of session: […]

Grand Re-Opening & Ribbon Cutting for the Wood County Museum

We are happy to announce that after being closed for much of 2023, that the Wood County Museum is ready to re-open its doors! Just this week, the last bit of flooring was laid and now we can start to rebuild the exhibits. We are very excited to be able to share the history of […]

Free

The History and Legend of Holcomb Road at North Baltimore Public Library

North Baltimore Public Library 230 N. Main Street, North Baltimore, OH, United States

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over The History and Legend of Holcomb Road. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE NORTH BALTIMORE PUBLIC LIBRARY* Holcomb Road is a road in Wood County, Ohio that first gained local, then regional attention as the site of paranormal activity.  The history of Holcomb Road goes […]

Tea & Talk Series: Trailblazing Women in Ohio Politics

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

“Trailblazing Women in Ohio Politics" Trailblazing Women in Ohio Politics is a WBGU-PBS public television documentary and oral history project marking the electoral achievements of Democratic and Republican women who have broken electoral barriers in Ohio. Greeted with skepticism by voters beginning in the 1960s, each trailblazer overcame obstacles and sometimes hostility to get elected. Featured […]

$25.00 – $30.00

The History and Legend of Holcomb Road at Liberty Center Public Library

Liberty Center Public Library 124 East Street, Liberty Center, OH, United States

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over The History and Legend of Holcomb Road. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE LIBERTY CENTER PUBLIC LIBRARY* Holcomb Road is a road in Wood County, Ohio that first gained local, then regional attention as the site of paranormal activity.  The history of Holcomb Road goes […]

Turkey Drop Fundraiser

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

FOAM TURKEY DROP FUNDRAISER November 16, 2023 at 8:30 AM • Wood County Museum Parking Lot DON’T MISS THIS FUN OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT THE WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM! Here’s how it works: Purchase a foam turkey for $50 each. ONLY 150 TURKEYS WILL BE SOLD! Foam Turkeys can be purchased online, at the museum or on […]

$50.00

Tea & Talk Series: Fashion After Dark

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

“Fashion After Dark" During the 19th century, innovations in artificial light had a profound effect on fashion. From gas to early electricity, light changed the way that colors, textures, and embellishments appeared at night. Learn about what fashion editors recommended, what women wore, and how they shopped. About the Speaker: Patty Edmonson has worked at some […]

$25.00 – $30.00

Free First Fridays & Make and Take Craft Day

Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! *NEW* in 2024 - Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! January Make & Take Craft: Paint Your Own Suncatcher Free First Fridays is presented by Visit Bowling Green, Ohio , Visit Perrysburg, & Rossford Convention & Visitors […]

Free First Fridays & Make and Take Craft Day

Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! *NEW* in 2024 - Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! February Make & Take Craft: Valentine's Day Theme Free First Fridays is presented by Visit Bowling Green, Ohio , Visit Perrysburg, & Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau. […]

Education On The Road: The History of Indian Hills Elementary School

Wood County Committee On Aging 140 S Grove St, Bowling Green, OH, United States

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over The History of Indian Hills Elementary School. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE WOOD COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING* 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 […]