Wood County Museum

Purrs & Popcorn: A Cat Food Drive Movie Night
2025-11-19 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Join us for a cozy, cat-themed movie night that’s all about helping our feline friends!
Hang out, grab some popcorn (& an adoptable kitten), and enjoy a fun kitty-inspired film while supporting
For The Love Of Cats (FLOC), a local rescue dedicated to Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) for community cats in need.
Special guest – Pudge the cat!
Event Date: November 19 • 6:00PM
Free admission with a donation of one of the following cat foods:
• Wet Cat Food (4pk or higher)
• Wet Kitten Food (4pk or higher)
• Bag of Dry Cat Food
• Bag of Dry Kitten Food
• Any item off of the FLOC wish list (show online receipt)
Wish list link: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/CE4MTVETW2JA/?

Free First Fridays & Make and Take Craft Day
2025-12-05 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 Bowling Green, Ohio , Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce, & Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau. With support from The Willows at Bowling Green.
Exhibits currently on display are:
“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 Visit Bowling Green, Ohio , Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce, & Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau. With support from The Willows at Bowling Green.

Tea & Talk Series: Rations, Recipes, and Victory Gardens
2025-12-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, 43402, United States
***SOLD OUT – CALL TO BE PUT ON THE WAITLIST***

“Rations, Recipes, and Victory Gardens”
In 1943 when First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt planted her Victory Garden on the White House lawn, she followed thousands of other Americans who were taking steps to help America “win the war with food!” Through the utilization of personal letters, diary excerpts, and original recipes, guests will be brought directly into the 1940s American home during WWII. While many men were fighting abroad, American families were also helping to fight the battle through any means possible at home – which included donating back excess bacon grease to butchers to produce glycerin for bombs!
The presentation will follow a menu that will provide the backdrop to each unique and personal story from families who lived in Ohio during the war. These personal accounts will highlight how Americans persevered while maintaining hope and faith that Allied forces would triumph. Each guest will have a chance to sample period recipes while also receiving their own ration book which includes unique recipes connecting back to wartime stories. Join us for a taste of history that will bring back nostalgic memories of meatloaf, potatoes, and of course – Spam!

About the Speaker:

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: $25/Museum Members, $30/Non-Members, $30/Gluten Free/Vegan Meal

Author Meet & Greet with Brandy Gleason at the North Baltimore Public Library
2026-01-22 18:30 - 20:00 | North Baltimore Public Library, 230 N. Main Street, North Baltimore, OH, 45872, United States
Join us for a Author talk and book signing at the North Baltimore Public Library . Brandy Gleason, author of “100 Things to do in Ohio Before You Die” will give a presentiation on January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm at the North Baltimore Public Library. The Wood County Museum is featured in this book on page 135.

Thursday, January 22 at 6:30 PM
FREE EVENT!
Location: North Baltimore Public Library – 230 N Main St, North Baltimore, OH

Iconic Ohio Road Trips and Across America Celebrating America 250

This engaging talk invites audiences to hit the open road and rediscover the stories that shaped our nation, one unforgettable mile at a time. Iconic Ohio Road Trips and Across America Celebrating America 250 highlights scenic drives, historic byways, and can’t-miss stops that connect Ohio’s rich past to the broader American story as we approach the nation’s 250th birthday.

Designed for travelers, history lovers, and lifelong learners, the presentation blends storytelling, photography, and practical trip ideas. Attendees will explore how Ohio’s landscapes, communities, and landmarks played pivotal roles in America’s journey, while also discovering road trip routes across the country that bring the America 250 celebration to life.

From charming small towns and presidential history to cultural landmarks and modern-day must-sees, this talk shows how road trips can be both meaningful and fun.

For more information please visit: https://www.nbpubliclibrary.org/

In partnership with the North Baltimore Public Library & the Friends of North Baltimore Library.

The Great Depression Lecture Series - "Commodity Crisis: Farmers, Markets, and the Rural Economy of the 1920s"
2026-01-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, 43402, United States
The Great Depression Lecture Series – “Commodity Crisis: Farmers, Markets, and the Rural Economy of the 1920s”
January 28 | 6:00PM
Wood County Museum Meeting Room
FREE
A decade before the United States was thrown into a global economic depression, dire conditions in the countryside offered signs of a looming crisis. The rural farm economy, plagued by flailing commodity prices and ballooning debts, highlighted an underlying instability in global markets. As farmers faced new and unprecedented challenges, policymakers in Washington were slow to act and farm families paid the price. In this program, we will begin our dissection of the Great Depression by investigating the period’s first victim’s: America’s struggling farmers. In doing so, we will lay the groundwork for better understanding the many faces and places affected by this historic economic crisis.
This is the first installment in the Great Depression Lecture Series, an America 250 program. This is a Wood County Park District lead event, in partnership with the Wood County Museum.

Education on the Road - Metcalf Field: Wood County’s Transcontinental Airport
2026-02-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Wood County Committee On Aging, 140 S Grove St, Bowling Green, OH, 43402, United States
Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Metcalf Field.
Metcalf Field: Wood County’s Transcontinental Airport” Dedicated in 1928, the airport in Lake Township had a colorful history with more than a few famous guests. Learn about the airfield we remember at Metcalf Field and a little bit about who Tommy Metcalf was.
Program Date: February 2, 2026
Program Time: 11:00AM
Program Location: Wood County Committee on Aging – 140 South Grove Street Bowling Green, OH 43402
Cost: FREE!

Education on the Road – Metcalf Field: Wood County’s Transcontinental Airport
2026-02-03 12:15 - 13:00 | Grand Rapids Senior Center, 23019 Kellogg Rd, Grand Rapids, OH, 43522
Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Metcalf Field.
Metcalf Field: Wood County’s Transcontinental Airport” Dedicated in 1928, the airport in Lake Township had a colorful history with more than a few famous guests. Learn about the airfield we remember at Metcalf Field and a little bit about who Tommy Metcalf was.
Program Date: February 3, 2026Program Time: 12:15PMProgram Location: Grand Rapids Area Senior Center – 23019 Kellogg Rd. Grand Rapids, Ohio 43522Cost: FREE!

Education on the Road – Metcalf Field: Wood County’s Transcontinental Airport
2026-02-04 12:15 - 13:00 | Pemberville Senior Center, 220 Cedar Street, Pemberville, OH, 43450
Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Metcalf Field.
Metcalf Field: Wood County’s Transcontinental Airport” Dedicated in 1928, the airport in Lake Township had a colorful history with more than a few famous guests. Learn about the airfield we remember at Metcalf Field and a little bit about who Tommy Metcalf was.
Program Date: February 4, 2026
Program Time: 12:15PM
Program Location: Pemberville Senior Center – 220 Cedar Street Pemberville, OH 43450
Cost: FREE!

The Great Depression Lecture Series - "The Roaring Twenties? Consumption, Credit, and Change in American Cities"
2026-02-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, 43402, United States
The Great Depression Lecture Series – “The Roaring Twenties? Consumption, Credit, and Change in American Cities”
February 4 | 6:00PM
Wood County Museum Meeting Room
FREE
In 1920, for the first time in American history, more citizens lived in urban areas than in the rural countryside. Allured by economic opportunity and growing creature comforts, Americans moved in droves to stake claims in the bustling urban economy. In this month’s lecture, we will discuss the changing nature of American cities focusing specifically on economic, political, and cultural conditions. In doing so, we will ask a simple question: were the twenties “roaring” and, if so, for who?
This is the second installment in the Great Depression Lecture Series, an America 250 program. This is a Wood County Park District lead event, in partnership with the Wood County Museum.

Education on the Road – Metcalf Field: Wood County’s Transcontinental Airport
2026-02-05 12:15 - 13:00 | Walbridge Senior Center, 705 N Main St, Walbridge, OH 43465, Walbridge, 43465, United States
Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Metcalf Field.
Metcalf Field: Wood County’s Transcontinental Airport” Dedicated in 1928, the airport in Lake Township had a colorful history with more than a few famous guests. Learn about the airfield we remember at Metcalf Field and a little bit about who Tommy Metcalf was.
Program Date: February 5, 2026Program Time: 12:15PMProgram Location: Northeast (Walbridge) Senior Center – 705 N Main St, Walbridge, OH 43465Cost: FREE!

Free First Fridays & Make and Take Craft Day
2026-02-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, 43402, United States
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 Dino Nugget Keychains
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 Comfort & Convenience: Public Charity in Ohio By Way of the Poor Farm”
“Service & Support: Creating and Accessible Community”
“Wood County: A Timeless Classic”
“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 Visit BG Ohio , Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce, & Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Education on the Road – Metcalf Field: Wood County’s Transcontinental Airport
2026-02-10 12:15 - 13:00 | Rossford Senior Center, 400 Dixie Highway, Rossford, OH, 43460, United States
Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Metcalf Field.
Metcalf Field: Wood County’s Transcontinental Airport” Dedicated in 1928, the airport in Lake Township had a colorful history with more than a few famous guests. Learn about the airfield we remember at Metcalf Field and a little bit about who Tommy Metcalf was.
Program Date: February 10, 2026Program Time: 12:15PMProgram Location: Rossford Senior Center – 400 Dixie Highway Rossford, OH 43460Cost: FREE!

Education on the Road – Metcalf Field: Wood County’s Transcontinental Airport
2026-02-12 12:15 - 13:00 | Wayne Senior Center, 202 E Main St, Wayne, 43466, United States
Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Metcalf Field.
Metcalf Field: Wood County’s Transcontinental Airport” Dedicated in 1928, the airport in Lake Township had a colorful history with more than a few famous guests. Learn about the airfield we remember at Metcalf Field and a little bit about who Tommy Metcalf was.
Program Date: February 12, 2026Program Time: 12:15PMProgram Location: Wayne Senior Center -202 East Main Street Wayne, OH 43466Cost: FREE!

Purrs & Kisses Bingo Night Fundraiser
2026-02-12 18:00 - 20:30 | Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, 43402, United States
Purrs & Kisses Bingo Night Fundraiser
February 12 | Doors open at 6:00PM – Bingo starts at 6:30PM
$7 for one card or $10 for 2 cards • 14 rounds of bingo
Location: Wood County Museum Meeting Room
Treat your and your sweetie to a purr-fectly good time! Join us on Thursday, February 12 for a Bingo Night Fundraiser. Hosted by the Wood County Museum to benefit For the Love of Cats.

Winners “pick your prize”
Bake sale hosed by the Wood County Museum to benefit ongoing programs
Light Refreshments will be served
Cool cat merch available to purchase
Gift basket giveaways
Cat food drive also happening

Funds raised will be used to purchase much needed equipment for For The Love of Cats, including a new washer and dryer, traps, and other items. FLOC is also accepting cat food donations. Thank you for your support!
RSVP appreciated!
*RSVP does not secure your spot – it just helps us get a general headcount.

Education on the Road – Metcalf Field: Wood County’s Transcontinental Airport
2026-02-17 12:30 - 13:30 | Perrysburg Senior Center, 140 W. Indiana Avenue, Perrysburg, OH, 43551, United States
Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Metcalf Field.
Metcalf Field: Wood County’s Transcontinental Airport” Dedicated in 1928, the airport in Lake Township had a colorful history with more than a few famous guests. Learn about the airfield we remember at Metcalf Field and a little bit about who Tommy Metcalf was.
Program Date: February 17, 2026
Program Time: 12:30PM
Program Location: Perrysburg Senior Center – 140 W Indiana Ave, Perrysburg, OH 43551
Cost: FREE!

Education on the Road – Metcalf Field: Wood County’s Transcontinental Airport
2026-02-23 12:15 - 13:00 | North Baltimore Senior Center, 215 N. 2nd St, North Baltimore, OH, 45872, United States
Join Mike McMaster as he gives an education program over Metcalf Field.
Metcalf Field: Wood County’s Transcontinental Airport” Dedicated in 1928, the airport in Lake Township had a colorful history with more than a few famous guests. Learn about the airfield we remember at Metcalf Field and a little bit about who Tommy Metcalf was.
Program Date: February 23, 2026Program Time: 12:15PMProgram Location: North Baltimore Senior Center – 215 N. 2nd St. North Baltimore, OH 45872Cost: FREE!

America250 Lecture Series - Whose Idea Was That: Ohio Inventors
2026-02-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, 43402, United States
Did you know that Ohio inventors have given us such important items in our life like traffic signals, astronaut suits, saran wrap and Life Savers Candy? Learn about these and other Ohio inventors in this lecture told in a storytelling format by Bette Lou Higgins.

When: February 24, 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: Bette Lou Higgins
Bette Lou Higgens, Eden Valley Enterprises: A founding member and now the Artistic Director of Eden Valley Enterprises, an educational and cultural organization that developed living history programs beginning in the 1970s. Her professional life has been spent combining theatrical skills and knowledge of history to depict Ohio’s unique historical figures.

Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt
2026-03-02 - 2026-04-03 | Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, 43402, United States
Join the Wood County Museum for the 6th Annual Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt Presented by Sleek Academy & All About the Kids Learning Center.

From March 2 – April 3, 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 a FREE community event!
This is an egg hunt that is for both kids and adults, everyone is welcome to participate!
You can pick up your “passport” book inside the Museum during open hours, or at either of the information kiosks on the grounds (visitor parking lot or behind the building by the Herb Garden).
Once you find all the egg signs and fill out the clue answers, bring your completed passport back to the museum front desk during open hours (Weekdays: 10AM-4PM, Saturday: 12PM-4PM) to claim your prize.
We hope you have fun and learn a little bit of our history while hunting for clues!

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsors Sleek Academy & All About the Kids Learning Center. And thank you to our sign sponsors: Perrysburg Area Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Ted Bowlus – Podiatrist, St. Aloysius Catholic School, Susan & George Winters, , The Morning Show BG, Renewed Outdoors, LLC, Trilogy Health Care, Lanny & Marcia Traber, Nick Wells, and The Wells Family.

The Great Depression Lecture Series - "Panic! The Crash, the Causes, and the Beginnings of the Great Depression"
2026-03-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, 43402, United States
The Great Depression Lecture Series – “Panic! The Crash, the causes, and the Beginnings of the Great Depression”
March 4 | 6:00PM
Wood County Museum Meeting Room
FREE
In October 1929, the Stock Market crashed. The mood, among consumers and investors, was bleak. Yet, in Washington, President Hoover sought to quell the nation’s fears. The American economy, he proclaimed, was “fundamentally sound.” This, of course, was not the case. In this lecture, we will discuss the beginnings of the Great Depression—from 1929 to 1932—focusing specifically on its origins and the initial responses. In doing so, we will dissect how the intricacies of domestic and international economics culminated in a decade’s long global depression.
This is the third installment in the Great Depression Lecture Series, an America 250 program. This is a Wood County Park District lead event, in partnership with the Wood County Museum.

Free First Fridays & Make and Take Craft Day
2026-03-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, 43402, United States
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 Mystery Bags
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 Comfort & Convenience: Public Charity in Ohio By Way of the Poor Farm”
“Service & Support: Creating and Accessible Community”
“Wood County: A Timeless Classic”
“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 Visit BG Ohio , Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce, & Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Taste Test the Past: Weird Recipes
2026-03-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, 43402, United States
***This event is sold out – Waitlist available – please call 419-352-0967***

Join the Wood County Museum for our American 250 themed cooking series: Taste Test the Past!
Aspic, “salads”, and casseroles, OH MY! Learn about the history of American cook books through…unique…recipes. Sample these foods from the past and take some recipes home…if you are adventurous!
When: March 9, 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: Wings of Change - The Women Airforce Service Pilots
2026-03-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, 43402, United States
***THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT – CALL 419-352-0967 TO BE PUT ON THE WAIT LIST***

“Wings of Change: The Women Airforce Service Pilots”
When the U.S. Air Force announced in the 1970s that it would accept women for pilot training for the “first time,” history enthusiasts and advocates quickly rallied to recognize the pioneering Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) of World War II. These courageous women were the first to ferry military aircraft, flying everything from trainers to bombers, all while proving that women could master “the Army way” of flying just as skillfully as their male counterparts.
This presentation takes you on an inspiring journey through the history of the WASPs—their rigorous training, vital contributions to the war effort, and the obstacles they faced in a military system that wasn’t ready to accept them. You’ll hear stories of their resilience, determination, and the lasting impact they had on future generations of female aviators. Complete with historical photos, compelling firsthand accounts, and a rare look at the flight gear they wore—including an authentic WWII flight mechanic’s “zoot suit”—this presentation brings to life the extraordinary women who insisted that a woman’s place is in the cockpit!
About the Speaker:
Wendy Zielen grew up in upstate New York but became a lifelong Michigander when she met her husband at the University of Michigan. Currently, she is the Executive and Development Director for Bendix Academy, a small nonprofit organization in Brighton Michigan that teaches toolmanship through mentorship. Wendy enjoys utilizing her industry expertise to promote worthy youth advocacy, underserved communities, environmental sustainability, and historical preservation causes. She especially enjoys sharing the inspiration for the Willow Run story and Rosie the Riveter’s Can-Do spirit!
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 – When Oil Was King of The Black Swamp
2026-03-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, 43402, United States
The talk will focus on the great oil and gas boom that began in 1880’s in Northwest Ohio and became the driving economic force for much of the region and its future. Thousands of wells were drilled and many of them were in Wood County and Hancock Counties which was the center of it all, as rural farm fields were studded by a forest of oil and gas derricks amid a harvest of black gold. With the gushers of success came a score of new towns and new people eager to claim a piece of the dream or maybe just a good job. Sometimes they did, sometimes not. We’ll cover many of the facets of this most pivotal area in the story of the Black Swamp.

When: March 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: Lou Hebert
Lou Hebert is a Toledo-area native who spent over 50 years working in broadcast newsrooms in this city( WCWA, WTOL, WDHO WSPD) and others around the nation including Detroit, Denver, Phoenix, and Chicago. He has reported and produced both radio and television news and is an award documentary and feature reporter, earning the coveted Peabody Award and numerous Emmy’s for TV production. In recent years, Lou has become a self-professed history nerd, writing and publishing several books on Toledo area history, including Day by Day in Toledo and Toledo’s Hidden History.

The Great Depression Lecture Series - "A New Deal: FDR, Bureaucracy, and Economic Recovery"
2026-04-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, 43402, United States
The Great Depression Lecture Series – “A New Deal: FDR, Bureaucracy, and Economic Recovery”
April 1 | 6:00PM
Wood County Museum Meeting Room
FREE
The election of Franklin D. Roosevelt, in 1932, was seen as a turning point in the fight against the Great Depression. His campaign, which promised a “New Deal” for the American people, stood in stark contrast to the failures of the previous administration. But how successful FDR’s visions for the future of economic recovery were yet to be seen. In this lecture, we will explore the earliest days of the New Deal, focusing specifically on the creation of new federal agencies and relief programs initiated by FDR’s administration. In doing so, we will discuss the national and local implications of such measures and how they were received by the American people.
This is the fourth installment in the Great Depression Lecture Series, an America 250 program. This is a Wood County Park District lead event, in partnership with the Wood County Museum.

Free First Fridays & Make and Take Craft Day
2026-04-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, 43402, United States
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: Nature Bracelets & Easter Activity Pages
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 Comfort & Convenience: Public Charity in Ohio By Way of the Poor Farm”
“Service & Support: Creating and Accessible Community”
“Wood County: A Timeless Classic”
“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 Visit BG Ohio , Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce, & Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Tea & Talk Series: Daring Through the Decades - First Ladies as Pioneers of Progress
2026-04-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, 43402, United States
***LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN – CALL 419-352-0967 TO PURCHASE***
“Daring Through the Decades: First Ladies as Pioneers of Progress“
From the nation’s founding to today, First Ladies have stepped forward in moments of conflict, change, and challenge to shape the course of American history. Inspired by The Eras Exhibit: 250 Years of First Ladies Progress and Power, this program explores how First Ladies used their voices and influence to champion causes, guide the nation through war and world affairs, and open new pathways for progress at home and abroad.

About the Speaker:
Stephanie Bohnak is the current Director of Education & Curatorial Services at the National First Ladies Library and Museum in Canton, Ohio where she curates all educational programming as well as coordinates, schedules, and leads tours of the museum. She is from Akron, Ohio, and holds an MA in History and Public History from Bowling Green State University with a focus on marginalized narratives, specializing in women’s labor and food history. She received a BA in History from the University of Akron with minors in Anthropology and Classics and has an AS in Culinary Arts from Sullivan University in Louisville, KY. In her previous role as the Museum Education and Tour Manager at the Oberlin Heritage Center, Stephanie facilitated outreach programs, field trips, history walks, and oversaw all tours.

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 – Historic U.S. R.T. 6
2026-04-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, 43402, United States
Often thought of as simply a road to travel through, U.S. Route 6, known statewide and nationally as the Grand Army of the Republic Highway, is a historic corridor that stretches across northern Ohio, from the Indiana border near Edgerton eastward through Williams, Henry, Wood, Sandusky, Erie, Lorain, Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, and Ashtabula counties to the Pennsylvania line. This presentation invites local history lovers to slow down, stop, and connect by exploring the people and places shaped by this roadway, uncovering surprising historical threads, and rediscovering how Route 6 helped knit Ohio’s communities into the broader tapestry of the American experience. Along the way, national highlights of the route help place Ohio’s story within this larger, coast-to-coast journey.

When: April 21, 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: Gary Hunter
Gary Hunter is the Executive Director of the Ohio U.S. Route 6 Tourist Association. He regularly travels the state of Ohio to speak to groups about Historic U.S. 6 that runs coast to coast – through 14 states, for 3,652 miles.
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Free First Fridays & Make and Take Craft Day
2026-05-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH, 43402, United States
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: Tri Corner Hats
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 Comfort & Convenience: Public Charity in Ohio By Way of the Poor Farm”
“Service & Support: Creating and Accessible Community”
“Wood County: A Timeless Classic”
“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 Visit BG Ohio , Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce, & Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Early Ohio on the Portage
2026-05-01 10:00 - 2026-05-03 15:00
Early Ohio Along the Portage: A Timeline (1700-1865) Reenactment Event
Experience Military, Native Americans, Settlers, Political Growth and Home Life Activities. See well-known characters of days gone by at this ‘Living History’ event!
This event is co-sponsored by the Wood County Museum & the Maumee Valley Heritage Corridor.
May 1: 9AM-4PM
May 2: 10AM-4PM (Lady Brandeberry’s Ball at 5:30PM)
May 3: 10AM-4PM
FREE ADMISSION TO EVENT
Wood County Museum Grounds

***For participant (reenactor) registration: contact: Annette Wells #419-352-0967 or EMAIL: museum@woodcountyhistory.org
Spots are first come, and at the discretion of the EOOP Committee. The Wood County Museum & Maumee Valley Heritage Corridor have the right to refuse anyone from the event.
Sign up forms:
• Reenactor/Living History/ Registration Form:
• Vendor Registration Form:

This event is co-sponsored by the Wood County Museum & the Maumee Valley Heritage Corridor.
Commodore Sponsors: Sleek Academy & All About the Kids Learning Center, LLC
Pioneer Sponsors:

Lady Brandeberry presents a Presidential Inaugural Ball
2026-05-02 17:30 - 20:30
Join us for an America250 event: Lady Brandeberry presents a Presidential Inaugural Ball!
This free Federalist/Regency Era-themed ball (circa. 1800-1820) will be held under cover on the grounds of the Wood County Museum at 6:00pm on Saturday May 2, 2026.
The Ball will take place during our living history weekend–Early Ohio on the Portage (May 1, 2, & 3).
The Ball is meant for all ages.
Regency/Bridgerton-style attire or formal attire is encouraged but not required.
A dancing partner is not required; neither is previous dancing experience. Free dance lessons will start at 2:00PM.
Guests will be treated to live music by the “Roots Cellar String Band”.
Food & Beverage sales will be available for purchase.
Ball RSVP’s to Wood County Museum are most appreciated!

This event is co-sponsored by the Wood County Museum & the Maumee Valley Heritage Corridor. With support from Visit BG Ohio.
