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SUMMARY:The Great Depression Lecture Series - "New Deal Ecology: The Dust Bowl and the Navajo Livestock Reduction Program"
DESCRIPTION:The Great Depression Lecture Series – “New Deal Ecology: The Dust Bowl and the Navajo Livestock Reduction Program”\nJune 3 | 6:00PM\nWood County Museum Meeting Room\nFREE \nAmidst the Great Depression\, the “Dust Bowl\,” a devastating ecological crisis\, wreaked havoc on farmers and residents across the western United States. These conditions spurred increased federal attention to issues facing the nation’s farmers and ecology. In this sixth installment of the Great Depression Lecture Series\, we will examine how these conditions came to be and what efforts were undertaken by New Deal administrators. \nThis is the sixth 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.
URL:https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/the-great-depression-lecture-series-new-deal-ecology-the-dust-bowl-and-the-navajo-livestock-reduction-program/
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: Water Puff Art \nFree First Fridays is presented by Visit BG\, Ohio \, Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce\, & Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau. \n  \n  \nExhibits currently on display are: \n“We’ll Meet Again: Remembering World War II” \n“For Comfort & Convenience: Public Charity in Ohio By Way of the Poor Farm” \n“Service & Support: Creating and Accessible Community” \n“Wood County: A Timeless Classic” \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 BG Ohio \, Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce\, & Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau.
URL:https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/free-first-fridays-make-and-take-craft-day-29/
LOCATION:Wood County Museum\, 13660 County Home Rd.\, Bowling Green\, OH\, 43402\, United States
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SUMMARY:America250 Lecture Series – WWII Aviation Accidents in the Local Area
DESCRIPTION:Home Front Hazards: WWII Aviation Accidents in the Local Area \nJoin local historian Rob Tong for a program about local WWII aviation crashes. \nThis program will be talking about the bomber that crashed in Benton Ridge\, and also several other aviation accidents that took place in this part of Ohio during the World War II time frame. \n  \nWhen: June 9\, 2026 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: \nRob Tong
URL:https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/america250-lecture-series-wwii-aviation-accidents-in-the-local-area/
LOCATION:Wood County Museum\, 13660 County Home Rd.\, Bowling Green\, OH\, 43402\, United States
CATEGORIES:America250 Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T080000
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SUMMARY:Poor Farm Palooza Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, the Wood County Museum hosts its annual Poor Farm Palooza Fundraiser\, our largest fundraising event of the year and a vital source of support for the Museum’s programs and community offerings. This year is especially meaningful as we celebrate America250\, marking 250 years of the nation\, and the opening of our new exhibit “Past into the Present” which features a 1950s Mid-Century Modern kitchen from a local Wood County home. \nWe are reaching out to ask if you would consider supporting the Museum by purchasing a virtual Poor Farm Palooza Fundraiser “no-show” ticket or becoming a sponsor of our online silent auction. Your support helps ensure that the Museum can continue providing engaging experiences that connect our community with Wood County’s rich history while keeping many programs affordable and free to attend. \nOur virtual fundraiser offers supporters multiple ways to make an impact: \n\nPurchase a virtual “no-show” event ticket – A simple way to invest in the Museum’s mission and help sustain our free educational and community programming.\nSponsor the online silent auction – Sponsorship support helps create an exciting online auction while raising critical funds for the Museum.\n\nEvery contribution—large or small—directly supports the preservation of local history\, educational programming\, exhibits\, and community events that serve visitors of all ages\, and help them remain accessible and free for everyone to enjoy. \nYour generosity allows the Wood County Museum to continue growing as a place where history is preserved\, stories are shared\, and community connections are built. \nAdditional information about sponsorship opportunities and virtual ticket purchases is included on the back of this letter. If you have any questions or would like to discuss ways to support the fundraiser\, please feel free to reach out. We would be happy to help. \nThank you for considering supporting the Wood County Museum and investing in programs and experiences that benefit our entire community. \nAuction website: 32auctions.com/pfpf26\n  \nMuseum Sponsors: $500+ \nCounty Home Sponsors: $250 \nPoor Farm Sponsors: $150 \n“No-Show” Event Tickets: $50 \n  \nThank you to our event sponsors!\nMuseum Sponsors:\nCounty Home Sponsors:\nPoor Farm Sponsors:
URL:https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/poor-farm-palooza-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Wood County Museum\, 13660 County Home Rd.\, Bowling Green\, OH\, 43402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Music at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:FREE LIVE MUSIC CONCERT AT WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM \n The Wood County Museum will hosting its 4th annual concert series “Music at the Museum”\, a free concert featuring Live Music on the east wing porch of the historic County Home building on four dates in 2026: June 11\, July 9\,  August 13\, and September 10 – starting at 6:00 PM. Each concert will feature 2 bands. \nThe June “Music at the Museum”\, will feature 2 bands: \n6pm- Nick Foos7:30pm- Nikki “D” & The Sisters of Thunder \nBeer garden\, yard games\, *new this year* a friendship bracelet making station will also be onsite.***No outside alcohol will be allowed***\n\nConcert-goers are asked to bring chairs or blankets for lawn seating. In case of inclement weather\, the event will be canceled.\nFood Trucks: The Wailing Onion • TBA • BD’s Lemonade King\n\nThank you to our Supporting Sponsors: Foster Jones Sommers: Investment Group of Raymond James\, Visit BG Ohio\, Dave & Cindy Hollinger\, Charles & Liesel Traister\, The Willows at Bowling Green\, & Tucker Electrical Service.\n\nAdditional Funding by: Mike & Terri Marsh\, Ohio Logistics\, Edwin & Irma Wolf\, Renewed Outdoors\, For Keeps\, Lanny Milligan Donor Directed Pooled Fund of the Greater Toledo Community Foundation.\n\nFriends of the Museum: Rudolph Libbe Group\, Lynne & Betty Wineland\, & Cornelia Wagener.
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SUMMARY:Taste Test the Past: Dried Herbs
DESCRIPTION:Join the Wood County Museum for our American 250 themed cooking series: Taste Test the Past! \nEverything you need to know about herbs: how to grow them\, preserve them\, and use them to create your own spices and tea blends. Everyone will go home with a sample! \n  \nWhen: June 22\, 2026 at 2:00PM \nCost: FREE for members; $10 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***
URL:https://woodcountyhistory.org/event/taste-test-the-past-dried-herbs/
LOCATION:Wood County Museum\, 13660 County Home Rd.\, Bowling Green\, OH\, 43402\, United States
CATEGORIES:America250 Event
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