Below is a list of September 2026 Events from MVHC Partner Organizations
Check out all the programs about history, culture, nature, and more in the seven counties along the Maumee Valley Heritage Corridor!
WELCOME, NEW PARTNERS
• National Museum of the Great Lakes
SEPTEMBER COUNTY FAIRS. in NW OHIO’s Maumee River’s Watershed:
Van Wert – September 1-7th
Fulton County – September 4-10th
AMERICA 250-OHIO TRAILS
“NW OHIO YELLOWSTONE TRAIL”. ON-GOING
This is a self-guided driving or cycling tour promoting local tourism for 21 major areas along the way starting in Hicksville, OH and ending in Sandusky, OH.
For an interactive map, go to: www.visitfultoncounty.com
“HISTORY/MYSTERY TRAIL EVENT”. ON-GOING
This 31 site challenge allows you to earn an Ottawa County ‘n
America 250-Ohio “History‘n Mystery Trail” commemorative patch.
Offered by Ottawa County Historical Society, America 250-Ohio, Parks District of Ottawa County, and Shores and Islands
At Shores & Islands Welcome Center-West
770 SE Catawba Rd., Port Clinton, OH 43452
#419-635-5579
www.ottawahistoryhistory.org
“TRACKING THE TROOPS, TIPPECANOE & PERRY, TOO!”
ON-GOING (5 county historic driving tour).
This tour covers 5 counties (Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca, Wood, & Wyandot) highlights sites that were instrumental in the advancement of American interests during the War of 1812.
Access tour information, maps and site details at: driveamerica250.com
(https://www.destinationsenecacounty.org/driveamerica250/)
DID YOU KNOW?
~Maumee Valley Scenic Byway, MVSB, is managed by MVHC
(Look for the familiar white ‘Trillium Flower’ logo!)
MVSB’s 90 mile route :
• Starts on N side of Maumee River in Defiance and follows River Road eastward on CR424 through Napoleon, Grand Rapids (Fort Winchester), Waterville, into Maumee (British Fort Miamis) now, extending into Toledo combining with the Lake Erie Coast Trail.
• On the S side of Maumee River starts in Napoleon at State Route 110 and continues on State Route 65 through Grand Rapids, Perrysburg (Fort Meigs), Rossford at I-75, & now continues into Toledo combining with the Lake Erie Coastal Trail.
~ CONGRATULATIONS! Waterville, Ohio, & Save the Bridge Association, “Thank you for saving the ROCHE de BOEUF INTERURBAN BRIDGE!”
~ Follow MVHC on Facebook at: MVHC-Maumee Valley Heritage Corridor, for more event reminders, daily up-dates, event coverage, etc. Thank you…
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
Starting Tuesday, September 1, 2026 – Weekdays through
Saturdays (10am-5) & Sunday Noon-5pm
Open: “Visitation” By and At National Museum of the Great Lakes
1701 Front St., Toledo, OH 43605
Cost: Museum & Ships – Adult, $20; Senior & Military $18; Youth (6-17), $14; Children Free
#419-214-5000
www.nmgl.org
Starting Tuesday, September 1, 2026 – Weekdays (10am-4pm) & Saturdays (Noon-4 pm)
NEW Exhibit: Celebrate America 250-Ohio with “Past! Into the Future”
By & At Wood County Museum
13660 County Home Rd. Bowling Green, OH 43402
Cost: 13-64 years – $7; seniors- $6; 6-12 years – $3; & children 5 and under- Free
#419-352-0967
www.woodcountyhistory.org
Starting Tuesday, September 1
2026 – Weekdays (10am-4pm) and Saturdays (Noon-4pm)
New Exhibit: Celebrate America 250-Ohio with “Thirteen Moons in 1776 – Life Along Turkey Foot
Creek” By & At Museum of Fulton County
8848 Hwy 108, Wauseon, OH 43567
Cost: $8 Adults, $7 Seniors, $3 kids (6-15), Members and kids under 6 Free
#419-337-7922
www.museumoffultoncounty.org
Starting Tuesday, September 1 (10am-Noon, 1-5pm)
Weekdays – Closed Saturdays & Sundays
Openhouse “Snook’s Dream Cars”
13290 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH 43402
Cost: $8 Senior; $6 Child; 12 & under $5
#419-353-8338
www.snooksdreamcars.com
Tuesdays, Starting September 1, 2026 (8am-2pm)
Open: “Visitation” At Auglaize Village
By Henry County Historical Society
12296 Krouse Rd., Defiance OH 43512
Cost: $5; children under 12, free (Train ride, $2) Tours by appointment.
#419-990-0107
www.auglaizevillage.org
Tuesdays, Starting September 1, 2026 (10 am-4pm)
Open: “Visitation” Paulding County History Museum (3 buildings)
By & At PCHM on the Fairgrounds
600 Fairground Dr., Paulding, OH 45897
Cost: Free
#419-399-8218
www.pauldingcountylibrary.com
Starting Tuesday, September 1, 2026 (Noon-3pm) Tuesdays to Thursdays
Open: “Visitation” Ottawa County Museum
By & At Ottawa County Historical Society
126 W. Third St., Port Clinton, OH 43452
Cost: Free; also, by appointment
#419-732-1039
www.ottawacountyhistory.org
Wednesday, September 2, 2026. (6:30-8:30pm)
Program: “20th Century Toledo” Sandpiper Tour featuring Taylor Moyer
By Fort to Port Histories At J&M Cruise Lines
1 Jefferson Ave. & Water St. Toledo, OH 43604
Cost: $38
#419-537-1212
www.jmcruiselines.com
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 (6pm)
Program: Celebrate America 250-Ohio: “Great Depression Series: A Ray of Hope: Sports and American Culture in the 1930s” presented by Chase Fleece
By Wood County Park District
At Wood County Museum
13660 County Home Rd. Bowling Green, OH 43402
Cost: Free
#419-352-0967
www.woodcountyhistory.org
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 (3-5pm)
Open: “Visitation: Hicks Land Office (Museum)
By Hicksville Historical Society
108 West High St. Hicksville, OH 43526
Cost: Free (Public welcome; group tours available.)
#419-487-0532
www.hicksvillehitoricalsociety.com
Wednesdays, Starting September 2, 2026 (10am-2pm) and last Saturday of the month
Research: “Wakeman Archives” By Waterville Historical Society
At Wakeman Hall 401 Farnsworth, Waterville, OH
Cost: None; questions, email: mailto:whs43566@outlook.com
No phone # is available.
www.watervillehistory.org
Starting Wednesday, September 2, 2026 (11am, 12:30pm, or 2pm)
Wednesdays thru Sundays – Last day 10/26
Event: “Canal Experience” By Metropark Toledo
At Providence Metropark
13827 S. River Rd., Grand Rapids, OH 43522
Cost: $12 (out of county) $10 Adults, $8 Seniors, $6 Children, free 3 and under
#419-407-9700
www.metroparkstoledo.com
Thursdays, Starting September 3, 2026 (10am-4pm)
Exhibit: “Defiance on the Home Front – WWII” & “Defiance Breweries”
By the Andrew L. Tuttle Memorial Museum
514 W. 3rd St. Defiance, OH 43512
Cost: Free
#419-782-0746
www.tuttlemuseum.org
Thursdays, Starting September 3, 2026 through Sundays (9am-1pm)
Open: “Millbury Classic Cars & Trucks Museum”
26929 Cummings Rd., Millbury, OH 53447
Cost: Adults, $12; Seniors/Children, $8; Children 5 & under, free
#419-340-2355
No website
Thursdays, September 3, of 2026 (6:30pm)
Program: “Jazz in the Garden” by the Toledo Jazz Orchestra
By Metroparks Toledo
At Toledo Botanical GardenBancroft entrance off Elmer
Toledo, OH 43615
Cost: $10; cash only – 12 and under free
#419-407-9700
www.metroparkstoledo.com
Friday, September 4, 2026 (10am-4pm)
Event: “Free 1st Fridays (Free admission) & Make ‘n Take Craft Day”
Presented by Visit BG Ohio, Perrysburg Chamber, and Visit Rossford
At Wood County Museum
13660 County Home Rd. Bowling Green, OH 43402
Cost: Free
#419-352-0967
www.woodcountyhistory.org
Fridays, Starting September 4, 2026 (10am-Noon)
Gathering: “Work Meeting”. By Swanton Historical Society
At Swanton Public Library
305 Chestnut St., Swanton, OH 53558
Cost: none
#419-826-2760
www.swantonpubliclibrary.org/swanton-historical-society
Friday, September 4, 2026 (5-8pm) & Saturday September 19 (9am-Noon)
Event: “Try It! Youth Fishing!
Ages 17 & under; ages 16 & 17 will need to have an Ohio Fishing License
By Metroparks Toledo
At Cannonball Prairie Metropark
Cost: Free – No registration required.
Fishing poles and bait available on a first come, first served basis.
#419-407-9700
www.metroparkstoledo.com
Saturdays, Starting September 5, 2026 (11:30am & Noon)
Event: “Tour” Wolcott House Museum
By Maumee Valley Historical Society
At Wolcott Heritage Center
1031 River Rd., Maumee, OH 43537
Cost: Free
#419-893-9602
www.wolcotthouse.org
Saturdays, Starting September 5, 2026 (Noon-5pm)
Open: “Visitation” Perrysburg Area Historic Museum
By Perrysburg Area Historic Museum (PAHM)
At Spafford House 26249 W River Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551
Cost: Adults $5, Seniors $4, Students Grades 1-8 $3 & Children 5 years & under, free
#419-874-6828
www.perrysburgmuseum.com
Saturdays & Sundays, Starting September 5 & 6, 2026 (Noon-5pm)
Event: “Motorcar Ride” By TLE&W
In Grand Rapids, OH, by the bridge
Cost: Adult, $6, Child, ages 3-12, $4
#419-868-2177
www.tlew.org
Saturdays & Sundays, Starting September 5 & 6, 2026 – Sat. (11am-2pm) & Sun. (1pm-4pm)
Open: “Visitation” Cooke-Kuhlman House
Celebrate America 250-Ohio – with the “Past 50 Years Time Capsule”
By Heritage Sylvania At Cooke-Kuhlman House
5717 Main St., Sylvania, OH 43560
Cost: Free
#419-517-5533
www.heritagesylvania.org
Sundays, Starting September 6, 2026 (1-4pm)
Open: “Visitation” Lathrop House (The Underground Railroad)
By Heritage Sylvania At Lathrop House
5362 Main St. Sylvania, OH 43560
Cost: Free
#419-517-5533
www.heritagesylvania.org
Sunday, September 6, 2026 (2-3pm)
Program: “Sunday Stroll”
By Wood County Park District
At W.W.Knight Preserve, Front Porch
29530 White Rd. Perrysburg, Ohio 43551
Cost: Free, register by 8/21/26
#419-353-1897
www.wcparks.org
Sundays, Starting September 6, 2026 (2-4pm)
Open: “Visitation” Van Wert County Museum Complex
By Van Wert County Historical Society
602 N. Washington St. Van Wert, Ohio 45891
Cost: Free
#419-238-5297
www.vanwert.org/museuem
Starting Tuesday, September 8, 2026 (9-10:30am) Also, only 9/22 & 9/29
Program: “Riverwalk Tours” Tours book fast!
By Metroparks Toledo
At Glass City Enrichment Center
815 Front St. Toledo, OH 43605
Cost: Free; 16 & up, register
#419-407-9700
www.metroparkstoledo.com
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 (6-7:30pm)
Event: Celebrate America 250-Ohio Lecture Series – “The War in Europe Through the Eyes of a Young Infantryman”
By and At Wood County Museum
13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH 43402
Cost: $7; members free (Includes museum tour.)
#419-352-0967
www.woodcountyhistory.org
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 (6pm) Also, 9/16 & 9/23
Event: “Opera ‘Round Town” By Metroparks Toledo
At Wildwood Preserve, Manor House Lawn
5100 W. Central Ave. Toledo, OH 43615
Cost: Free; BYO chair or blanket
#419-407-9700
www.metroparkstoledo.com
Thursday, September 10, 2026 (6-9pm)
Event: “Music at the Museum”
By & At the Wood County Museum
13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH 43402
Cost: Free
#419-352-0967
www.woodcountyhistory.org
Thursday, September 10 – 13, 2026
Event: 13th Annual “Buckeye Trail Fest”
By Buckeye Trail & North Country Trail Association
At Salt Fork State Park and Lodge
11073 Natural Resources 3 Road Kimbolton, OH 43749
Cost:
#740-394-2008
info@buckeyetrail.com
Friday, September 11, 2026
Event: “Northwest Territory North-South Skirmish Association Shoot”
By and At Auglaize Village 12296 Krouse Rd. Defiance, OH 43612
Cost: $5; children under 12, free
419-990-0107
www.auglaizevillage.org
Friday, September 11, 2026. (11am-Noon)
Program: “Trees & Tombstones” by Robyn Hage & Amy Stone
By & At Forest Cemetery
1704 Mulberry Street, Toledo, OH 43560
Cost: Free, open to public
#614-297-2538
rhage@bex.net
Saturday, September 12, 2026 (Noon)
Program: “Historic Westmoreland Walking Tour” with Robyn Hage & Amy Stone
At the corner of Mt. Vernon & Woodruff
Toledo, OH 43607
Cost: Free;“250 Toledoans Remembered” book available.
#419-344-7615
rhage@bex.net
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Event: Swanton Celebrates ‘Ohio Open Doors’ with ”Touring Event”
By Swanton Historical Society
At Memorial Park S. Main St., Swanton, OH 43558
Cost: Free
#419-826-2760
www.swantonpubliclibrary.org/swanton-historical-society
Saturdays, September 12, 19, & 26 of 2026 (7pm)
Event: “250th Lecture Series”
(12th – ‘Revolutionary War’ Dr. Dwayne; 19th – ‘Immigrant Communities in NW Ohio’ 26th – ‘Medal Honor Navy Seal’ Edward C. Beyers)
By Grand Rapids Historical Society
At Grand Rapids Town Hall
24282 Front St., Grand Rapids, OH 43522
Cost: Free
#419-832-5461
www.grandrapidshistoricalsociety.org.
Saturday, September 12, 2026 (5:15, 6:00, 6:45, 7:30, & 8:15pm)
Also, 9/17 & 9/24 and 10/1, 10/8, 10/17, 10/24, & 10/31
Event: “Haunted Tours” 1 1/2 hours – two part paranormal presentation and horse-drawn carriage
By Waterville Historical Society At Robins House Museum
114 South River Rd., Waterville, OH 43566
Cost: $30
Purchase tickets at: www.watervillehistory.org
Saturday & Sunday September 12 & 13, 2026
Event: Celebrate America 250-Ohio “Walking/Driving Historic Tour”
By Pemberville-Freedom Area Historical Society At Village of Pemberville
217 W Front St., Pemberville, OH 43450
Cost: Free
#419-287-3832
www.pembervillehistory.org
Sunday, September 13, 2026 (11am-2pm)
Program: “Nature’s School House at Oak Grove Ohio School” All Ages
By Metroparks Toledo
At Oak Grove School House 4830 W. Central Ave. Toledo, Ohio 43615
Cost: Free
#419-407-9700
www.metroparkstoledo.com
Sunday, September 13, 2026 (Noon-4pm)
Open: “Visitation”
By & At Four Corners Heritage Center
7501 Co Rd.M. Grelton, OH 53523
Cost: Free
#419-966-1648 – Peggy Bohls
No website
Sunday, September 13, 2026 (4-5:30pm)
Event: Music Series: “Rhythm on the River” by Maumee Community Band
By Grand Rapids Historical Society
At Wright Pavilion on the Towpath at end of Lincoln Street
Cost: Free; BYO chair/blanket
If raining, indoors at the old fire station on Front Street.
#419-832-5461
www.grandrapidshistoricalsociety.org
Sunday, September 13, 2026 (1pm)
Event: “Why Canals?” by Steve Dorsten & “Delphis Railroad History” by Dave Desenberg
By Miami-Erie Canal Corridor Association
214 North Main, St., Delphos, OH 45833
Cost: Free
#937-773-2522
www.meccainc.org
Sunday, September 13, 2026 (11am-1pm)
Event: Celebrate America 250-Ohio with “The Wolcott’s in 10 Objects”
By and At Wolcott Heritage Center hosted by Maumee Valley Historical Society and Ohio Open Doors
1035 River Rd. Maumee, OH 43537
Cost: Free
#419-893-9602
www.wolcotthouse.org
Sunday, September 13, 2026 (1-3pm)
Program: “History Talk, Then Walk: The War of 1812” with Chase Fleece
By Wood County Parks At William Henry Harrison Park
644 Bierley Ave., Pemberville, OH 43450
Cost: Free; register by 9/11/26
#419-353-1897
www.wcparks.org
Monday, September 14, 2026 (6-8:30pm)
Program: “Paint & Sip” Adults & 8 and up. By Metroparks Toledo
At Secor Metropark
10001 W. Central Ave., Berkey, OH 43504
Cost: $16; register
#419-407-9700
www.metroparkstoledo.com
Monday, September 14, 2026 (6pm)
Program: “Dinner and Speaker” By Thaddeus Walinski History Group
At Damascene Grill 5834 Monroe St., Sylvania, OH 43560
Cost: Price of your dinner…
RSVP by noon on 9/11 to:
walinskyhistorygroup@gmail.com
Monday, September 14, 2026 (2-3pm)
Program: Celebrate America 250-Ohio with ”Taste Test the Past: Hot Water Canning”
By & At Wood County Museum
13660 County Home Rd. Bowling Green, OH 43402
Cost: Free, members; $10 non-members
#419-352-0967
www.woodcountyhistory.org
Monday, September 14, 2026 (7pm)
Program: “The Spooky Black Swamp”
By Waterville Historical Society At Whitehouse Shelter House …..
Cost: Free (light refreshments) #419-878-3141
Nancy Bucher at: secretary.whitehouse.com.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 (1pm-4pm)
Open: “Visitation”
By Henry County Historical Society with Henry County Heritage Alliance
At Dr. John Bloomfield Home
229 West Clinton St., Napoleon, OH 43545
Cost: Free
#419-592-8006
www.henrycountyhistor.org
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 (7pm)
Gathering:, “Meet, Share Ideas, Plan & Socialize
By Swanton Ohio Historical Society
At Benfield Wines 102 N Main St., Swanton, OH 43558
Cost: Free
#419-826-2760
www.swantonpubliclibrary.org/swanton-historical-society
Thursday, September 17, 2026 (7pm)
Program: “Fort Loramie: Wayne’s Supply Fort by Greg Shipley
By Andrew L. Tuttle Memorial Museum
At Stroede Center. 319 Wayne Ave, Defiance, OH 43512
Cost: Free
Bonus – Exhibit “Treasures from the River: Ancient Artifacts and Trade Silver” at ‘Tuttle’ afterwards.
Friday, September 18,2026 (6-80pm)
Program: “Uncork & Unwind” Ages 21+. By Metroparks Toledo
At Wildwood Preserve Metropark
5110 W. Central Ave., Toledo, OH 43615
Cost: $25; register
#419-407-9700
www.metroparkstoledo.com
Saturday, September 19,2026 (9am-4pm)
Event: WHS celebrates 53rd Annual “Roche de Boeuf Festival”
By Waterville Historical Society and Waterville Chamber of Commerce
At Robbins House and Wakeman Hall
Waterville, OH 43566
Cost: Free
#419-878-5188
www.watervillehistory.com
Saturday, September 19, 2026 (8:30pm)
Program: “Star Struck: Star Party” with Toledo Astronomical Association
By Metroparks Toledo
At Secor Metropark. 10001 W. Central Ave. Berkey, OH 43504
Cost: Free
#419-407-9700
www.metroparkstoledo.com
Saturday, September 19 & Sunday, September 20, 2026 – 19th, Tractor Pull (9am-4pm); 20th, Truck Show (10am-3pm)
Events: “Antique Tractor Pull & Vintage Truck Show”
By and At John Paulding Historical Museum
600 Fairgrounds Dr., Paulding, Ohio 45879
Cost: Free
#419-399-8218
www.pauldingcountylibrary.com
Saturday, September 20, 2026 (1 and/or 3pm)
Event: “Probibition Experience” (Adults)
By Sauder Village
At 1920s Speakeasy –2261 State Route 2, Archbold, OH 43502
Cost: $45; members $40; register
#1-800-590-9755
www.saudervillage.org
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (8:30-10pm)
Program: “Coffee with the Birds” By Wood County Park District
At W.W. Knight Nature Preserve: Friends Green Room
29530 White Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551
Cost: Free; adults register by 9/21/26
#419-353-1897
www.wcparks.org
Thursday, September 24, 2026. (6-9pm)
Program: “Teen Town Reunion – Take 2” (ETHS Social Gathering of Friends)
By East Toledo Historical Society
At East Toledo Senior Center. 1001 White St. Toledo, OH,43605
Cost: Free
No phone or web-site
Contact: easttoledohistoricalsociety@gmail.com
Friday to Sunday, September 25-27, 2026 (Starts 8am – Ends 4pm)
Event: “Fall Fiber Arts Retreat”
By & At Sauder Village. 22611 State Route 2, Archbold, OH 43502
Cost: $165/$155
#1-800-590-9755
www.saudervillage.org
Saturday, September 26, 2026 (10am-3pm)
Event: “Fall Festival”
By Swiss Community Historical Society
At Schumacher Homestead. 8350 Bixel Rd. Bluffton, OH 45817
Cost: Free
#419-358-1049
www.swisshistorical.org
Saturday, September 26, 2026 (4-7pm)
Event: “Hobo Dinner & Family Day of Play”
By Museum of Fulton County 225 Depot St. Wauseon, OH 43567
Cost: Free will donation; $10 suggested.
#419-337-7922
www.museumoffultoncounty.org
Sunday, September 27, 2026 (1:30)
Event: “Harvest Tea”
By Henry County Historical Society with Henry County Heritage Alliance
At Dr. John Bloomfield Home 229 West Clinton St., Napoleon, OH 43545
Cost: $25; for reservations call Lois at #419-966-6781
#419-592-8006
www.henrycountymuseum.org
