From WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM
The Wood County Museum will open a new exhibit, “We’ll Meet Again: Remembering World War II “ with a grand opening celebration and open house fon Thursday, April 24.
The event includes a ribbon cutting at 4 p.m. hosted by the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce, followed by a public reception until 6 p.m.. RSVP to visitus@woodcountyhistory.org.
The exhibit will showcase over 40-plus uniforms of Wood County Veterans. It can be argued World War II is one of the most romanticized eras of the 20th century, while defining a generation. “We’ll Meet Again: Remembering World War II,” challenges the romantic notion of war through the exhibition of objects used by service men and women from Wood County coupled with of the era film and first-person audio experiences.
This exhibit was sponsored by Ohio Humanities and made possible with support from: Bowling Green Manor, VFW Post 1148 Edwin & Irma Wolf, Anonymous, Mike & Terri Marsh, Lybarger Grim American Legion Post 441, Angels In Arms, Phipps, Shevlin, and Hebeka Family Dentistry, VFW Post 9963, The Wood County Historical Society, and other contributors.
The museum will be open for self-guided tours Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and weekends from noon to 4 p.m. (closed on government holidays). Admission is $7 for adults and $3 for children, with discounts for seniors, students, and military. Historical Society members receive free admission as well as a gift shop discount. The museum is handicap accessible and group tours are welcome.
All events detailed at woodcountyhistory.org or by following the Wood County Museum on social media. The museum is located at 13660 County Home Road in Bowling Green.
