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SUMMARY:Meet & Greet with author Robert Kroeger
DESCRIPTION:Meet & Greet with Round Barns of America & Historic Barns of Ohio author Robert Kroeger \n6PM \nFree for Members/$7 Non-Member (tickets include a self-guided tour of the museum in addition to the program) \nJoin author\, Dr. Robert Kroeger\, as he shares stories about historic barns\, from both of his books “Historic Barns of Ohio” & “Round Barns of America”. Kroeger will tell his story of traveling throughout the county to preserve historic barn history via original paintings. Between the two books\, over 163 barns in 32 states\, are featured. \nDr. Kroeger will also be doing a book signing while at the Wood County Museum. \n  \n  \n \nAbout the Author: Dr. Robert Kroeger \n“Barns represent the heart of America\, and the old ones are bleeding. So many barns\, so little time.” – RF Kroeger\, artist and writer \n\nRobert Kroeger is a second generation artist\, though\, unlike his father Francis\, his professional art career blossomed later in life. A hint of what was to come began at the age of four when young Robert\, fascinated by his dad’s oils\, mischievously opened the tubes one day and started painting on his palette while dad was away at work. After finishing the masterpiece\, Robert neatly placed the tubes\, still opened\, and the beautiful sable-haired brushes wet with oil paint\, together with the palette\, back into his father’s treasured wooden art box\, shut tight. A few days later\, Francis\, who earned his BFA from the University of Notre Dame in 1938\, discovered his son’s “work.” \nThough he did not immediately follow in his father’s footsteps\, Robert’s career as a dentist allowed him to study color values and facial esthetic principles in smile design. Then\, in the early 2000s while staying in a rural bed and breakfast in Licking County\, Ohio\, a lonely deteriorating barn\, “Granville Gray\,” called out to him.  With roof sagging\, boards missing\, corners slightly tilted\, and in obvious disrepair it captivated his eye. Suddenly a voice whispered\, “Paint it and write about it.” The message was like a lightning bolt that hit him between the eyes. Almost immediately\, it ignited his Ohio Barn Project\, which has taken Robert to about two dozen Ohio counties – from north to south and east to west – where he’s painted barns\, talked with owners\, and written stories about each structure. The stories can be found at www.barnart.weebly.com.  Hundreds of his paintings have raised funds for the local 4-H\, historical societies\, or other non-profits in the county where he works.
URL:https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/meet-greet-with-barns-robert-kroeger-2/
LOCATION:Wood County Museum\, 13660 County Home Rd.\, Bowling Green\, OH\, 43402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Free First Fridays & Make and Take Craft Day
DESCRIPTION:Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday! \nFree make & take craft on Free First Friday Days! \nJune Make & Take Craft: TBA \nFree 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. \nExhibits currently on display are: \n“For Comfort & Convenience: Public Charity in Ohio By Way of the Poor Farm” \n“The Mary & Carl Back Story” \n“Chasing the White Rabbit: An Historical Look at American Mental Health” (inside Asylum) \n“A Clean Bill of Health: Societal Response to Communicable Disease” (inside Pest House) \n(Regular admission $7\, always FREE for members). \nFree First Fridays is presented by Visit Bowling Green\, Ohio \, Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce\, & Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau.
URL:https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/free-first-fridays-make-and-take-craft-day-17/
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SUMMARY:WWII Lecture Series - WWII Film: From Hitler to Hollywood
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a talk on the U.S. film industry during World War II\, examining how Hollywood shaped public morale\, produced propaganda\, and supported the war effort. Using Casablanca as a key example\, we’ll explore the influence of Jewish émigrés on wartime cinema and how studios and stars contributed to America’s efforts both on and off the screen. \nWhen: June 10\, 2025 at 6:00PM \nCost: FREE for members; $7 for non-members (tickets include a self-guided tour of the museum in addition to the program) \n***Each person attending must be a member to get the member rate. Members may not make reservations for non-members on their behalf*** \n  \nAbout the Speaker: Joy Bennett \nIn addition to serving as the museum’s archivist and curator of the Hancock Historical Museum for the last 10 years\, Joy Bennett is the facilitator of the museum’s monthly Classic Movie Night\, where she shares the historical context behind the films and leads the discussion after the screening. She is a classic movie enthusiast and holds both a master of arts in 20th Century American & German History and a master of arts in museum studies from Bowling Green State University.
URL:https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/wwii-lecture-series-wwii-film-from-hitler-to-hollywood/
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SUMMARY:Poor Farm Palooza Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:The Wood County Museum is proud to offer educational programs and entertaining events to all ages throughout the year. Beyond that\, the Museum highlights an important part of our collective history by telling the stories of the poor\, elderly\, and the disabled as one of the few remaining original county poor farms. This year the Museum is celebrating its 50th anniversary\, and also opened two exhibits. “For Service & Support” tells the histories of the county infirmary’s disabled residents; this was their home many years ago. “We’ll Meet Again: Remembering WWII” displays artifacts\, uniforms\, and histories from the war as told through the eyes of folks from northwest Ohio. We are excited for these exhibits\, programs\, and our 50th year! \nThis year we are asking for your support virtually. This includes an opportunity to make a financial donation directly to the society and participate in an online auction. \nThe Poor Farm Palooza Fundraiser/online auction is the Wood County Historical Society’s largest fundraising event. The revenue goes towards daily operations including educational programs\, installation of new exhibits\, collections management\, and other museum events. \nYour support ensures the longevity and success of YOUR award-winning local history museum. Please help us reach our goal to raise $15\,000 by becoming a virtual event sponsor\, purchasing a non-event ticket\, and by participating in the online auction. \nNon-Event Tickets are $50 \nAuction website: 32auctions.com/pfpf25 \n  \nThank you to our event sponsors!\nMuseum Sponsors: Susan & George Winters\, Foster Jones Sommers Investment Group of Raymond James\nCounty Home Sponsors: Kirian’s Home Shop\, Bill & Bev Hirzel\, Anonymous\, Lynn & Betty Wineland\,\nPoor Farm Sponsors: The Copy Shop\, Gordon & Lynne Bowman\, Paul & Sue Smith\, Lanny & Marcia Traber\, Michael Sibberson
URL:https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/pfpf25/
LOCATION:Wood County Museum\, 13660 County Home Rd.\, Bowling Green\, OH\, 43402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Online Silent Auction Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION: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 up for bid. Peruse the wonderful items generously donated by Ohio\, Michigan\, Indiana\, (& beyond!) businesses. Bidding on an auction item helps us reach $15\,000 fundraising goal. Don’t want to bid? Make a donation instead to the Wood County Museum.\n\n\n.\n.\n.\nOnline Auction • June 11-18\nSimply sign up at www.32auctions.com/pfpf25\nOnce signed up\, you’ll be able to bid & donate!\n\n\n.\n.\n.\nThe Wood County Museum is proud to offer educational programs and entertaining events to all ages throughout the year. Beyond that\, the Museum highlights an important part of our collective history by telling the stories of the poor\, elderly\, and the disabled as one of the few remaining original county poor farms. This year the Museum is celebrating its 50th anniversary\, and also opened two exhibits. “For Service & Support” tells the histories of the county infirmary’s disabled residents; this was their home many years ago. “We’ll Meet Again: Remembering WWII” displays artifacts\, uniforms\, and histories from the war as told through the eyes of folks from northwest Ohio. We are excited for these exhibits\, programs\, and our 50th year!\n\n\n.\n\n\n.\n.\nYou can also help us reach our goal to raise $15\,000 by becoming an event sponsor\, purchasing an event ticket\, and by participating in the auction.\n\n\nYou can also make donations & purchase Event Tickets at woodcountyhistory.org/event/pfpf25
URL:https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/online-silent-auction-fundraiser-3/
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SUMMARY:Music at the Museum Presented by Bowling Green Auto Sales
DESCRIPTION:FREE LIVE MUSIC CONCERT AT WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM \n The Wood County Museum will hosting its 3rd annual concert series “Music at the Museum Presented by Bowling Green Auto Sales”\, a free concert featuring Live Music on the east wing porch of the historic County Home building on four dates in 2025: June 12\, July 10\,  August 14\, and September 11 – starting at 6:00 PM. Each concert will feature 2-3 bands. \nThe June “Music at the Museum”\, will feature 2 bands: Nick Foos • The Polka Floyd Show \nConcert-goers are asked to bring chairs or blankets for lawn seating. \nBeer garden & yard games will also be onsite. No outside alcohol will be allowed. \nFood Truck lineup: The Wailing Onion • BD’s Lemonade King
URL:https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/music-at-the-museum-june12/
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