Public invited to explore Wood County Courthouse

Restored courthouse murals were rededicated in 2019.

The Wood County Bicentennial Committee and the Wood County Commissioners invite the public to explore the historic Wood County Courthouse during guided tours that will take place from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, April 17.

The tours are part of the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the founding of Wood County in 2020, and the 125th anniversary of the Wood County Courthouse in 2021.

Tours will take place every 30 minutes and last about an hour. They will be led by former Wood County Auditor Mike Sibbersen and Wood County Common Pleas Judge Matthew Reger, and explore areas that are not typically open to the public, including the basement, attic and all floors of the courthouse.

Each tour group will be limited to 10 people to allow for social distancing, and everyone must wear a mask while inside the courthouse.

Tours must be reserved ahead of time by emailing Jen Heffernan at jheffernan@woodcountyohio.gov  or calling 419-354-9210.