Tea & Talk Series to focus on literary and cultural images of poor houses

Tea at Wood County Historical Center

(Submitted by the Wood County Historical Society)

The Wood County Historical Society welcomes Amy Drees, from Northwest State Community College, as the guest speaker for the October Tea & Talk Series on Oct. 10, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Wood County Historical Center & Museum, 13660 County Home Road, in Bowling Green. 

The October Tea & Talk Series discuss the history of literary and cultural images of the poor house in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to understand why people were reluctant to seek out help.

Drees is the composition and literacy faculty member at Northwest State Community College. Her current research interest is on the difference between the reality and imaginary of cemeteries and burial practice in America in the early 20th century.

Reservations & payment are needed by Oct. 4, 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 handicap accessible.

This program is part of a monthly tea series hosted by the Wood County Historical Society. The October Tea & Talk Series is sponsored by First Federal Bank. A complete list of teas and other programs can be found at woodcountyhistory.org.

In addition to the Tea Series program on Oct. 10, the museum will also be open for extended hours (10 a.m.-8 p.m.) for self-guided tours and gift shop specials. Check the Wood County museum’s Facebook page for more details.  

All events detailed at woodcountyhistory.org or by following the Wood County Historical Museum on social media.