Wood County Historical Center plans June events

Wood County Museum

Submitted by the Wood County Historical Center

Following are the June events scheduled at the Wood County Historical Center.
Mommy & Me at the Museum

First Wednesday of each month from 10 AM – Noon. Tour, story, and snack.
<http://www.woodcountyhistory.org/pr_mommyandme.html>

Power of Yesteryear Farm & Tractor Show
June 4 & 5 • FREE Family Event featuring “orphan-brand” tractors that are rare and unique plus farm-themed demonstrations, working oil derrick and blacksmith shop, and kiddie pedal pull.
<http://www.woodcountyhistory.org/pr_demodays.html#POY>

Julie’s Dance Studio Star-style Benefit Show for the Wood County Historical Society Accessibility Project
Saturday, June 4, 7:00-8:00 PM
BG High School Performing Arts Center (430 W. Poe Rd. BG)
100% of donations accepted and this star-style show will benefit the Accessibility Project. Thank you Julie’s Dance Studio and all of the dancers for your contribution!
<http://www.woodcountyhistory.org/pr_juliedance.html>

Monthly Tea Series – Second Thursday of each month
Next Tea: “Collections Gone Wild: Hoarding” with Dr. Bill O’Brien, BGSU Department of Psychology
June 9 at 2 PM at the Historical Museum!
RSVP by June 3419-352-0967
<http://www.woodcountyhistory.org/events_tea.html>

Wood County Employee Picnic & Safety Fair
Tuesday, June 14, 10:30-2 PM
Lunch provided by SWIG, Pioneer Packing, & Belleville’s. All proceeds benefit the WCHS Accessibility Project.
Rain Location: Courthouse Atrium

Amateur Radio Demonstration Day
June 25-26 at the Historical Center’s Boomtown Area
FREE Family Event with the Wood County Amateur Radio Club (WCARC) 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 25, and if weather permits, through the night until Sunday at 2:00 PM. Field Day is a nationwide exercise sponsored by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) as a means to practice emergency communication procedures by setting up amateur (ham) radio stations in remote areas using temporary antennas and emergency power.
<http://www.woodcountyhistory.org/pr_demodays.html#demo_radio>

Wood County Time Capsule
There is still time to submit an item for the Wood County Time Capsule. Contact Holly at curator@woodcountyhistory.org or 419-352-0967
<http://www.woodcountyhistory.org/exhibit_timecapsule2016.html>


The Museum is open MondayFriday 10 AM – 4 PM, and weekends 1-4 PM. Closed on holidays.
The grounds are open dawn to dusk for photos, picnics, and walks.