Tea at historical center to feature descendant of poor farm directors

Photos of superintendents and matrons at Wood County poor farm.

(Submitted by the Wood County Historical Society)

The Wood County Historical Society welcomes Felicia Konrad-Bevard, from the Edsel & Eleanore Ford House as the guest speaker for the first tea in the 2019 Tea & Talk Series on April 11, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Wood County Historical Center & Museum, 13660 County Home Road, Bowling Green.

The April Tea & Talk Series will take a look at two of the families that ran the Wood County Infirmary, now the Wood County Historical Center & Museum, on a day-to-day basis. Who were they? What influenced them? And what were they really like? Konrad-Bevard is the great-great-great granddaughter of Edwin and Charlotte Farmer (former Wood County Infirmary superintendent and matron).

Reservations and payments are needed by April 5 by calling 419-352-0967 or visiting woodcountyhistory.org. Admission is $23 for adults and $18 for Wood County Historical Society members. Admission includes tea, light refreshments, and the program. The museum is open for self-guided tours. The museum is handicap accessible.

This program is part of a monthly tea series hosted by the Wood County Historical Society. A complete list of teas and other programs can be found at woodcountyhistory.org.