Name: Early Ohio on the Portage
Start: 2026-05-01T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-03T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Wood County Museum

Enjoy FREE family fun on the grounds of the Wood County Museum at the Early Ohio on the Portage Living History/Reenactment event the first weekend in May for a living history event featuring 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 1750s to 1860s. Pioneer and Early American Life Portrayals. Saturday May 2nd there will be a Regency/Bridgerton style ball/dance (Lady Brandeberry's Presidential Inaugural Ball) at 5:30PM.
Schools and Groups Welcome on Friday May 1st, email [email protected] to schedule a school group (limited spots remain)!
Event Schedule:
Friday May 1st from 9AM – 4PM
Saturday May 2nd from 10AM – 4PM
Saturday May 2nd 5:30PM-8:30PM Lady Brandeberry Ball
Sunday May 3rd from 10AM – 4PM

Co-Sponsored by the Wood County Museum & Maumee Valley Heritage Corridor. With support from Visit BG Ohio.
Hosted on the ground of the Wood County Museum.
Thank you to our sponsors: All About the Kids Learning Center, Sleek Academy, Edwin & Irma Wolf, Dave & Cindy Hollinger.
A Food Trucks, Big Daddy’s Sausage House & Denise's Roasted Nuts will be available for food and beverage sales through the weekend. Restrooms also available on site. Free parking for event.
***For participant (reenactor) registration: email [email protected] or call 419-352-0967
All event details at www.maumeevalleyheritagecorridor.org or by the MVHC’s Facebook page and at woodcountyhistory.org or by following the Wood County Museum on social media. The Wood County Museum & Grounds are located at 13660 County Home Road in Bowling Green.