Taste Test the Past: Hot Water Canning
2026-09-14 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, 43402, United States
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: September 14, 2026 at 2:00PM
Cost: FREE for members; $10 for non-members (tickets include a self-guided tour of the museum in addition to the program)
***Each person attending must be a member to get the member rate. Members may not make reservations for non-members on their behalf***

Tea & Talk Series: It Ain't Me: Vietnam War Protest Music
2026-10-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, 43402, United States
“It Ain’t Me: Vietnam War Protest Music”
Popular culture has always been affected by war. Artists often use their respective mediums as a form of expressing their support, or distaste, of U.S. involvement in world conflicts. This was never more apparent than in music during the Vietnam Era. This talk will look at music during this time and what it meant to Americans at home and abroad

About the Speaker:
Alyssa Garland is the current Museum & Events Assistant at the Wood County Museum. She received her B.A. in History from BGSU in 2016 and her M.A. in History, with a focus in Public History, from BGSU in 2018. Alyssa has worked at many different historical institutions in Wood County: BGSU Department of History as a Research Assistant, BGSU Center for Archival Collections as a Student Assistant, and Carter Historic Farm as Historic Farm Interpretive Assistant. Her areas of study include Women’s History, The Great Depression, Mid-Century American History, and the Cold War.

Each 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.
Price: $30/Museum Members, $35/Non-Members, $35/Gluten Free/Vegan Meal

Tea & Talk Series: The Revolutionary War on the Maumee River Valley
2026-11-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, 43402, United States
“The Revolutionary War on the Maumee River Valley”
Although the Ohio Frontier was far removed from the better-known American Revolutionary War history that we have been taught, the Maumee River played an important, and little known, roll during the conflict,1776-1783. Hear Wood County Educator, Michael McMaster, share his wealth of knowledge about the Maumee River Valley and Ohio Frontier and its important part during the war.

About the Speaker:
Michael McMaster has been the Education Programs Coordinator at the Wood County Museum for 22 years. In that time, Michael has presented over 1,500 historical programs to over 57,000 persons of all ages in the Wood County area. Prior to becoming the Education Coordinator, Michael has been a twice published author, newspaper editor, school teacher, and Army Infantry veteran. Michael lives in rural Henry County and is married with 4 children. Mike’s wife says this program is “OK”.

Each 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.
Price: $30/Museum Members, $35/Non-Members, $35/Gluten Free/Vegan Meal

America250 Lecture Series – A 250-Year Journey Through American Advertising
2026-11-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, 43402, United States
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 and today’s digital and social media campaigns. Along the way, we will tap into shared childhood memories—those unforgettable slogans, mascots, and commercials that still stick with us years later. By blending history, culture, and nostalgia, this presentation is sure to offer a fun and insightful look at how advertising has connected with consumers across generations and why those messages still matter today.

When: November 17, 2026 at 6:00PM
Cost: FREE for members; $7 for non-members (tickets include a self-guided tour of the museum in addition to the program)
***Each person attending must be a member to get the member rate. Members may not make reservations for non-members on their behalf***

About the Speaker:

Brienne Sprunger
Assistant Professor of Marketing and MBA Director, Bluffton University
Brienne 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.

Free First Fridays & Make and Take Craft Day
2026-12-04 10:00 - 16:00
Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday!
Free make & take craft on Free First Friday Days!
December Make & Take Craft: Gingerbread Cookie Decorating
Free First Fridays is presented by : Visit BG, Ohio , Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce, & Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Exhibits currently on display are:
“We’ll Meet Again: Remembering World War II”
“For Service & Support: Creating an Accessible Community”
“Wood County: A Timeless Classic”
“For Comfort & Convenience: Public Charity in Ohio By Way of the Poor Farm”
“The Mary & Carl Back Story”
“Chasing the White Rabbit: An Historical Look at American Mental Health” (inside Asylum)
“A Clean Bill of Health: Societal Response to Communicable Disease” (inside Pest House)
(Regular admission $7, always FREE for members).
Free First Fridays is presented by:

Meet-&-Greet and Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus
2026-12-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, 43402, United States
Join us for the December Free First Friday on December 4th. We will be doing free gingerbread cookie decorating. There will also be a meet and greet with Santa & Mrs. Claus from 11am-1pm.

Photo ops are available from 11 am to 1 pm in the meeting room at the museum. The Wood County Museum will take 1 printed out photo for free. Visitors are welcome to take their own photos with cell phones, professional photography will not be allowed.

Free First Fridays is presented by Visit BG, Ohio , Visit Perrysburg, & Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau.

*Gingerbread cookies will be available while supplies last.

Taste Test the Past: Holiday Baking
2026-12-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, 43402, United States
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 in addition to the program)
***Each person attending must be a member to get the member rate. Members may not make reservations for non-members on their behalf***

Tea & Talk Series: Frozen Frontlines & Candy Lifelines: Remembering the Korean War
2026-12-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, 43402, United States
“Frozen Frontlines & Candy Lifelines: Remembering the Korean War”
Join Adriane Weisert as she explores the Korean War, the Chosin Reservoir and how the TV show M*A*S*H and the Tootsie Roll influenced not only troops but the people of the USA and their feelings about the war.

About the Speaker:
Adriane Weisert has been part of the living history and education hobby for over 20 years. Over the years, she has been involved in several history programs, including portraying a one-room schoolteacher at the Henry County Fair, speaking on the Civil War, the 1920s, and the 1930s, and exhibiting cabin life at the Wood County Museum. These days, among other things, she is the owner of Traveling Teapots, putting her knowledge and love of a good theme party to use.

Each 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.
Price: $30/Museum Members, $35/Non-Members, $35/Gluten Free/Vegan Meal
