Wood County Museum News

JOIN US THIS SUNDAY!!!
18th ANNUAL LIVING HISTORY DAY 

2021 Living History Day
August 22 | Sunday 2:00 PM
A Joyful Noise will perform at 1:30 PM
Drone Golf Ball Drop Fundraiser at 3:00 PM

• 2021 HONOREES:
  • ADDIE & JOHN CAIN: Follow their story from Little Big Horn to a very popular potato chip company. Portrayed by: Deb Shaffer & Heath Diehl
  • JEROME CALKINS: Passed the teachers exam at age 14, followed by many interesting experiences. Portrayed by: Dale David
  • ELLEN JANE KRAMP PHILLIPS: The first Tomato Queen of Wood County (1938). Portrayed by: Kelli Kling
  • LUCY VELER: The unofficial historian of South Church Street. Portrayed by: Alex Gagyi
  • JAMES WALKER: Professional photographer in Bowling Green (1887 – 1936). Portrayed by: Bob Midden
  • NARRATOR: Keith Guion

This event is free and open to the public thanks to our sponsors: Kiwanis Club of Bowling Green, Meijer Store #156, Exchange Club of Bowling Green, Portage Center Arbor Gleaners #524, Wood County Genealogical Society, Wood County Historical Society, with additional help from: Wood Co. Sheriff’s Office & Auxiliary, DBD Sound Reinforcement, City of Bowling Green, Music provided by A Joyful Noise.

IT’S A BIRD, IT’S A PLANE…
NO, IT’S A DRONE!
LAST CHANCE TO GET YOUR TICKETS!!!

Late Night (Hours) at the Museum
August 19 10AM-8PM | Third Thursday of Each Month

• MUSEUM OPEN LATE!
• Free gift for all visitors who come between 4PM-8PM (while supplies last)
• New in 2021 the Wood County Museum will be open for extended evening hours on the third Thursday of each month, 10 AM – 8 PM. This will offer a chance for visitors who normally cannot visit during the day to come out and tour the museum. Admission is $7 for adults and $3 for children, with discounts for seniors, students, and military. Historical Society members receive free admission as well as a gift shop discount.

BEHIND THE SCENES TOURS: GROUNDS & OUTBUILDINGS
SEPT 1 | Tours start at 6:00 PM
$10 Members / $15 Non-Members

• Tour the museum building as you have never seen before. Guests will view areas normally off-limits to the general public. Groups are limited to 15 people.
• Tours will leave every 30 minutes.
• RSVP required 419-352-0967