DRONE GOLF BALL DROP FUNDRAISER 2:30 PM • Wood County Museum Grounds DON’T MISS THIS FUN OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT THE WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM! Here’s how it works: Purchase a golf ball for $15 each, 3 balls for $30 or 12 balls for $100 Golf balls can be purchased online, at the museum or on location […]

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 25, and if weather permits, through the night until Sunday, June 26 at 2:00 PM. Every June, more than 40,000 Amateur (Ham) Radio operators throughout North America […]

Come out to the Cox Cabin to meet with historic reenactors on the grounds of the Wood County Museum on Saturday, July 9 from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. This is a free family event full of patriotic demonstrations and activities featuring the life of a soldier . The Cabin will be open for visitors […]

Progressive Era Women Writers Hawthorne infamously dubbed Progressive Era writers like Kate Chopin and Charlotte Perkins Gilman a “damned mob of scribbling women.” This talk will explore the parallel between literature, history, shifting gender roles, and the widespread social and political change of the time period that drastically transformed the public and private lives of […]

FREE LIVE MUSIC CONCERT AT WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM  The Wood County Museum will host a free concert featuring Live Music on the east wing porch of the historic County Home building on July 21 at 6:00 PM. The new event, “Music at the Museum”, will feature 3 bands: 6:00 PM - Todd Elson & Ryan […]

19th Annual Wood County Living History Day August  28, 2022 • 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. The 2022 honorees were chosen in conjunction with the Wood County Museum's new wedding exhibit, "Allure & Illusion: A Rose Colored Romance". […]

Wedding Music: Here Comes the Bride This talk will examine the various types of weddings and venues and how the music has adapted to accommodate this variety. Musical examples will be presented along with this discussion. Speaker: Patty Falk Each monthly tea & talk starts with a catered luncheon, warm tea, and a unique presentation […]

Meet & Greet with Historic Barns of Ohio author Robert Kroeger 10AM - 2 PM Free for Members/$7 Non-Member The book “Historic Barns of Ohio” preserves Ohio’s history through oil paintings & essays. The presentation by author Dr. Robert Kroeger will tell his story of traveling Ohio to preserve these historic barn history. Dr. Kroeger […]

Come out to the Cox Cabin to meet with historic reenactors on the grounds of the Wood County Museum on Saturday, September 10 from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. This is a free family event, be a part of what it take to harvest the crops and get ready for winter. The Cabin will be […]

2022 Wood County Ag-Venture Saturday, September 17, 2022      ​10 AM - 3 PM FREE EVENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! For more information please visit:  woodswcd.com/ag-venture.html Mark your calendar for the Wood County Ag-Venture Self-Driving Farm Tour September 17, 2022. Local agriculture industries are opening their farms and businesses in southeast Wood County to […]

On Saturday, October 1, 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 German Wedding Traditions 7 PM • RSVP Required Join us for this year's German-American Day Education Program. Short introductory program on German American Wedding Traditions given by Michael McMaster followed by a “Story Slam” where participants are given time to share their own German American experiences on any topic. Please RSVP to attend […]

Marriage: For Better or Worse? From love, cherish and honor, to obedience, fear and isolation. Join us as we explore the hidden and silenced stories of domestic abuse. About the Speaker: Kathy Mull - Kathy is the Executive Director of The Cocoon, a local domestic violence shelter. For the last four years, Kathy has led […]

Let's Talk About Sex: This presentation will offer examples of emerging scientific research on couples viewing their sexual bonds as sacred with intimate dialogue about religion and spirituality. Our speaker will discuss the impact, for better or worse, on relationships and personal well-being. About the Speaker: Annette Mahoney, BGSU Department of Psychology Each monthly tea […]

Come out to the Cox Cabin to meet with historic reenactors on the grounds of the Wood County Museum on Saturday, November 12 from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. This is a free family event, and see what a traditional Thanksgiving meal looked like, which will include venison, wildfowl, fish, three sisters (corn, squash, beans), […]

Wedding Dress Trends: Who made the white wedding dress fashionable? Popular wedding dress looks from the early 1800s through the 1950s. About the Speaker: Alexandra Hutchings Each monthly tea & talk starts with a catered luncheon, warm tea, and a unique presentation tied to our newest exhibit, “Allure & Illusion: A Rose Colored Romance”, our […]

Love and Love Lost: Jane Austen on Relationships English novelist Jane Austen never married, but love, courtship and matrimony were central themes to her early 19th century works. Join Christie Weininger, executive director of the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, as she reveals clues to Austen's own views on romantic relationships through highlights of the […]

EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL DECEMBER 15, 2022   Call Me Old Fashioned Whiskey Education & Tasting December 15, 2022 • 7 PM - 9 PM (original date: Sept. 22, 2022) Event will be held at the Wood County Museum $60 Members/$70 Non-Members • Limited tickets available Non-Alcoholic Tickets are $30 Join us for an […]

“Libbey Spun Fiber Glass” In the Toledo Museum of Art's collection, they have a Spun Fiber Glass Dress made for the 1893 World's Fair, by Libbey Glass Company. Join us […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over The History of Indian Hills Elementary School. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE GRAND RAPIDS SENIOR CENTER* Indian Hills Elementary […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over The History of Indian Hills Elementary School. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE PEMBERVILLE SENIOR CENTER* Indian Hills Elementary School: […]

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 […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Black Swamp Stories Part 3. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE WOOD COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING* Black Swamp Stories Part […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Flight to Extinction: The American Passenger Pigeon & the Bowling Green Massacre! *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE GRAND RAPIDS […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Black Swamp Stories Part 3. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE ROSSFORD SENIOR CENTER* Black Swamp Stories Part 3 This […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Black Swamp Stories Part 3. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE PEMBERVILLE SENIOR CENTER* Black Swamp Stories Part 3 This […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over The History of Indian Hills Elementary School. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE PERRYSBURG SENIOR CENTER* Indian Hills Elementary School: […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Odds and Ends of Wood County: Part 2 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE WOOD COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING* Odds […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Black Swamp Stories Part 3. *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE GRAND RAPIDS SENIOR CENTER* Black Swamp Stories Part 3 […]

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 […]

On Saturday, April 6th, 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 […]

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 […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Indian Hills and Whittlesey’s Mystery *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE ROSSFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY* Indian Hills and Whittlesey’s Mystery The […]

“Sci-Fi Movies of the 1950s" The 1950s are known as the definitive era for science fiction films. Many were low-budget and geared towards a teenage audience. They touched on popular […]

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! May Make […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Black Swamp Stories: Part 4 *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE WOOD COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING* Black Swamp Stories: Part […]

Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Indian Hills Elementary School: Art, Architecture, and Archeology *THIS IS EVENT IS AT THE GRAND RAPIDS SENIOR CENTER* Indian Hills […]

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 […]

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 […]

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! […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]