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History should be Hands-on! We offer diverse programming year-round from social teas to guest lecturers to our famed Wood County Heritage Days featuring the Power of Yesteryear Antique Tractor Show.

2009
TEA SERIES

Advanced Reservations are necessary for all teas. Payment must be received within 10 business days of making the reservation to secure seats.
Seating is limited.
Handicap accessible facilities.
Groups Welcome.

419-352-0967
museum@woodcountyhistory.org

General Public: $12
Wood Co Society Members: $10
Children age 10 and under: $3

 

PURCHASE A 2009 TEA CARD!

Purchase a card today.
Good for 6 teas in 2009
for the price of 5
General Public: $60
Wood Co Society Members: $50
Advance reservations necessary. Please present coupon upon arrival. One reservation per person per tea.

Tea Card

You can find our teas listed in the
The Tea House Times
Tea enthusiasts - visit their website!

Celtic Tea“Celtic Tea”
March 12th, 2009 – 2 pm.
Irish culture, immigrants, music and Irish community in NWOH Reservation and Fee Info

Poor House Fashion Show“Poor House Fashion Show” -- READ MORE
April 9th, 2009 – 2 pm.
A twist on recycling textiles during Infirmary years as well as present day. You will see how limited resources can spark creativity. Produced by Brandy Rosebrock and Lindsey Mitoff, BGSU Tourism & Event Planning students. Reservation and Fee Info

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Rambling Through the Infirmary“Rambling through The Infirmary”
May 14th, 2009 – 2pm.
Enjoy tea and light refreshments as you spend a casual and fun afternoon with the Wood County Historical Society Tea Bags. Guests will be seated within various exhibit rooms for tea, then enjoy a program catered to that room and surrounding exhibit. Self-guided tours following. Reservation and Fee Info

Jane Austen Tea“Tea with Jane Austen”
June 11th, 2009 – 2 pm.
A first-person narrative of this English author, touching on her life and women's roles in the early 1800s. Portrayed by Ethel Green, retired teacher and Jane Austen enthusiast. Reservation and Fee Info WE ARE NO LONGER TAKING RESERVATIONS. THIS TEA IS FULL.
Children's Tea“Children’s Tea
July 9th, 2009 – 2 pm.
Treat that special little someone to this kid-friendly tea. Upon arrival, each child will get a piece of the FLOOR JIGSAW PUZZLE. Guest Suzanne Saunders will tell the story of Peter Rabbit, followed by a tour of the Herb Garden where Mr. McGregor (Bill Sherman) will be looking for that pesky rabbit! Reservation and Fee Info
Herb Garden Tea“Herb Brunch – Uses of Yesteryear”
August 13th, 2009 – 10 am.
Discover how herbs solved everyday problems in the late 18th and 19th centuries. Infirmary and garden tour to follow. Reservation and Fee Info
Infirmary“Over the Hill to the Poorhouse”
September 10th, 2009 – 2 pm.
An extremely touching tale of one widow’s journey to the poorhouse. Presented by Ila Banbury. Reservation and Fee Info
Folklore Tea“Folkore Tea”
October 8th, 2009 – 7 pm.
Be chilled to the bone by our eerie folklore stories from around Northwest Ohio. Reservation and Fee Info
Christmas Tea“Holiday Melting Pot: Christmas Tour & Tea”
December 10 & 17, 2009 -- 2 pm both days.
They say you can’t come home for Christmas – but you can come to the “home” to enjoy the sights and sounds of holidays gone by. Join us for not only the beautiful decorations in the museum but the Tea Bags have a special menu planned for our guests – International Teas and goodies from all over the globe!
Reservation and Fee Info

Who Do I Contact Regarding Special Events?

Kelli Kling
Marketing, PR, & Special Events
Wood County Historical Center & Museum
13660 County Home Road
Bowling Green, OH 43402
419-352-0967
museum@woodcountyhistory.org