(Submitted by Wood County Historical Center)
The annual Old Home Holiday Tour at the Wood County Historical Center & Museum will explore holiday traditions from around the globe – all representing countries of origin of many Wood County Infirmary residents. The self-guided tours run from December 3 – 17, weekdays 10 AM – 4 PM and weekends from 1-4 PM. Admission is $5 per adult and $1 per child; free admission for Historical Society members. The Museum is located at 13660 County Home Road in Bowling Green.
SPECIAL EVENTS INCLUDE:
· Visit with Santa – Dec. 3 & 17, 1-4 PM
· Costumed interpreters invite the public to join a Civil War-era Christmas with holiday games and customs inside the Log Cabin – Dec. 3 & 4, 1-4 PM
· Watch The Polar Express run and meet the conductor – Weekends 1-4 PM
· Live music on weekends including Tom Gorman, The Grande Royale Ukulelists of the Black Swamp, Toraigh an Sonas, and the Back Porch Dulcimers
· Christmas Nutcracker Teas Dec. 8 & 15 (must RSVP 419-352-0967)
· Mommy & Me tour, story, and snack – Dec. 7 from 10 AM – Noon
· Holiday Gala Fundraiser and International Wine Tasting – December 10
GALA FUNDRAISER
A gala fundraiser will be held at the Wood County Historical Center & Museum on Saturday, December 10 from 6-9 PM. In addition to the global holiday tour, an international wine tasting is available. Tickets can be purchased from the museum or online at woodcountyhistory.org.
HOLIDAY GIFT SHOP
The Museum Gift Shop is filled to the brim with holiday gifts and stocking stuffers – many unique items like Presidential socks, much needed winter scarves and hats, and locally made artwork including jewelry, pottery, and NEW hand-blown glass ornaments from Larry Zengel of Hothouse Glass.
Outside
Bring your camera and snap some photos for your Christmas Cards or Facebook page – The Historical Center provides a winter backdrop of decorated Christmas trees and jumbo Christmas Cards. Trees courtesy of Rick & Carl’s Trees with support from the WCHS Barn Bums.
All events detailed at www.woodcountyhistory.org
