From WOOD COUNTY MUSEUM
The Wood County Museum will host three days of living history on Friday May 3, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday May 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday May 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The event features costumed interpreters portraying life during the exploration of the Northwest Territory and the Ohio Country, especially along and near the Portage River in Wood County. Experience Early Settlers, Native Americans, Military and Political Growth, and Home Life Activities. Period Reenactors from 1700s to 1860s. Cannon & Musket demonstrations will take place as well.
Schools and groups are welcome on Friday May 3.
Folk Music by the group Hand Hewn will be featured on Saturday, from noon to 3 p.m..
In addition to the event schedule there will also be a historic dance, “Lady Brandeberry’s Ball”, on Saturday at 6 p.m. The Ball will feature music by The Root Cellar String Band and dance caller Marlin Whitacre will teach contra dancing with music fitting the era. This historic dance is free for all to attend and costumes are encouraged (think “Bridgerton”).
Following the Ball, there will be a free Evening Lantern Tour around the event camp and museum grounds at 8:30p.m.
Food Trucks, Big Daddy’s Sausage House & Denise’s Nuts will be available for food and beverage sales through the weekend. An old-fashioned root beer stand will also be available from the Maumee Valley Heritage Corridor.
Restrooms available on site. Free parking for event.
This event is co-sponsored by the Maumee Valley Heritage Corridor and the Wood County Museum. With additional support from Visit BG Ohio. Other sponsors of the event include: Tractor Supply Company, The Home Depot, Staples, Rose Drain, and Emily Keegan.
The Wood County Museum will be open for self-guided tours with paid admission the entire weekend of the event. The museum’s grounds are open along with several outbuildings including the Lunatic Asylum, Pestilence House, and the Ice House.
All event details at www.woodcountyhistory.org & www.maumeevalleyheritagecorridor.org or by the Wood County Museum or MVHC’s Facebook page. The Wood County Museum & Grounds are located at 13660 County Home Road in Bowling Green.
