(Submitted by Wood County Historical Center & Museum)
On April 6, the Wood County Historical Center & Museum will host a Demonstration Day featuring the Northwest Ohio Blacksmiths Association as they keep the art of blacksmithing stoked in heart of Wood County with an Open Forge Demonstration from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Watch seasoned blacksmiths or try your hand at this lost art.
The Wood County Historical Center & Museum, located at 13660 County Home Road in Bowling Green, Ohio, will offer free admission from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday.
Also on Saturday, at 2 p.m., will be the Wood County Paupers Cemetery dedication ceremony, with a special monument dedication and unveiling. With the help of the Wood County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society, the identity of approximately 250 individuals buried on the grounds of the Historical Center will now be publicly recognized and identified. In case of rain, the event will move inside the museum. Feel free to bring your own lawn chair.
The Wood County Historical Museum hosts historical demonstration days throughout the year with a full schedule and details at woodcountyhistory.org. Demonstration Days showcase historic activities such as log cabin life, amateur radio, and farm & tractor demonstrations.
The Wood County Historical Museum opened in 1975 after serving as the Wood County Infirmary from 1869-1971. The Museum is the home of numerous community and family friendly events throughout the year. Learn more about exhibits and events by calling the museum at 419.352.0967 or visiting the website at www.woodcountyhistory.org.
