Museum gala to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the county home

Dinner bell at the Wood County Museum

From WOOD COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the County Home at the Birthday Gala Fundraiser, at the Wood County Historical Center & Museum, 13660 County Home Rd. in Bowling Green on Saturday, December 14 from 6-9 p.m.

Come together at this annual event to enjoy the celebration of the 1869 opening of the County Home with hors d’oeuvers (provided by Penta Culinary Arts Program), cocktails & mocktails from around Ohio, root beer floats, enjoy a candy & popcorn bar and live entertainment by Timmy C & the Game Changers! Guests will also be able to tour the Museum’s award winning exhibit For Comfort & Convenience: Public Charity in Ohio by Way of the Poor Farm.

There will also be a silent auction featuring a variety of themed gift baskets with local experiences from artists, merchants, and restaurants. Some of the items include: a Zamboni ride & tickets to the Toledo Walleye, Art Package from Toledo Museum of Art, Animal Safari Lovers Package (including a VIP pass to the Port Clinton African Safari Wildlife Park), and Sue Shank Cookies. An additional 50-50 raffle will also take place during the event.

Gala tickets are $55/person through the end of November and $60/person starting December 1st. Walk-ins welcome or purchase tickets in advance by calling 419-352-0967 or online at woodcountyhistory.org. All proceeds from the fundraiser benefit the Wood County Historical Society.

Support for this event is provide by: Judy Ennis, Edwin & Irma Wolf, Penta Culinary Arts, Dolores Black, Harold A. Brown, Tim Brown, Pam & Ken Frisch, Mike Sibbersen, Skylight Financial Group, Lynn & Betty Wineland, and H.O.T. Printing & Graphics.