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Early Ohio on the Portage

May 1 - May 3

A timeline living history weekend from 1700-1865.  Early Ohio on the Portage is sponsored by the Wood County Museum and the Maumee Valley Heritage Corridor (MVHC) and held on the grounds of the Wood County Museum 13660 County Home Road, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402.  The event is held May 1, 2, & 3, 2026.  Friday May 1st is a school group day, Saturday May 2 and Sunday May 3 is open to the general public.  The event features pioneer life portrayals, musket/artillery demos, candle dipping, weaving, spinning, penmanship, historic cooking, laundress, blacksmithing, etc.  Event is free and outdoors.  Federalist (Regency) Ball on Saturday evening at 5pm with live music and contra dancing is open to reenactors and the public; historical dress welcomed at the ball as well.

Registration is Required for participants, vendors/artisans, and historic organization info tables.

Venue

Other

First Day Open/Close Times......
May 1 Friday 9am -4pm
Second Day Open/Close Times......
May 2 Saturday 10am - 4pm and Ball 5:00-8:00pm
Third Day Open/Close Times......
May 3 Sunday 10am-3pm
Number of Daily Attendance......
500
Event Genre......
French and Indian War, American Revolutionary War, War of 1812, 1830-1840, American Civil War
Available At The Event.......
Military, Natives, Civilians, Food Vendors, Demos, Merchants, Entertainers, Blanket Traders
Years Portrayed at Event......
1700-1865
Education Day Date/Time......
May 1 9am-3pm

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