Below is a list of AUGUST 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
• Historical Society of Grand Rapids
• Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Fort to Port Histories
AUGUST COUNTY FAIRS. in NW OHIO’s Maumee River’s Watershed:
Auglaize County Fair 8/2-8
Wood County Fair 8/2-9
Henry County Fair 8/13-20
Defiance County Fair 8/16/23
Allen County Fair 8/21-29
Sandusky County Fair 8/24-30
AMERICA 250-OHIO TRAILS
‘GREAT PERRYSBURG TREASURE HUNT’ (only until August 10th)
There is a cost of $5/person as there are prizes to be won… Register in person at: Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce, Way Public Library or Perrysburg Farmers Market.
“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 :
• Start 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…
AUGUST EVENTS
Saturday, August 1, 2026 (10am-5pm) Parade (1pm)
Event: “Biennial High Wheel Bicycle Show”
By & At Sauder Village 22611 State Route 2, Archbold, OH 43502
Cost: Standard admission
#1-800-590-9755
www.saudervillage.org
Saturdays, Starting August 1, 2026 (11:30am & Noon)
Event: “Tours” 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
Saturday, August 1 & 15, 2026 (1-2pm)
Program: “Grounds Tour”By Metroparks Toledo
At Wildwood Preserve Metropark – 8/2 West, Metz Stables & 8/15 East, Farmhouse
5100 W. Central Ave., Toledo, OH 43615
Cost: $3; adults, 16 & up
#419-407-9700
www.metroparkstoledo.com
Saturday, August 1 & 22, 2026 (1 and/or 3pm)
Event: “Prohibition Experience” (Adults) By Sauder Village
At 1920s Speakeasy 2261 State Route 2, Archbold, OH 43502
Cost: $45; members $40
#1-800-590-9755
www.saudervilage.org
Saturdays, Starting August 1, 2026 (Noon-5pm)
Open: “Visitation” The Perrysburg Area Historic Museum
By Perrysburg Area Historic Museum (PAHM)
At Spafford House 26249 W River Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551
Cost: Adults $5, Seniors & High School Students $4, Students Grades 1-8 $3 & Children 5 years & under, free
#419-874-6828
www.perrysburgmuseum.com
Starting Saturday, August 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, students, veterans – $6; 6-12 years – $3;
#419-352-0967
www.woodcountyhistory.org
Starting Saturday, August 1, 2026 – Weekdays (10am-4pm) & Saturdays (Noon-4pm)
New Exhibit: Celebrate America 250-Ohio – “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 Saturday, August 1, 2026 (11am, 12:30pm, or 2pm)
Wednesdays thru Sundays
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
Saturdays & Sundays, Starting August 1 & 2, 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 August 1 & 2, 2026,
Saturdays (Noon-5pm) & Sundays (1-5pm)
Openhouse: “Toledo History Museum”
By & At Toledo History Museum 425 North St. Clair, Toledo, OH 43604
Cost: Free
# 419-215-2437
www.toledohistorymuseum.org
Saturdays & Sundays, Starting August 1 (11am-2pm) & August 2 (1pm-4pm) of 2026
Open: “Visitation” Cooke-Kuhlman House (Only on Sundays – Historical Village
By Heritage Sylvania. 5717 Main St., Sylvania, OH 43560
Cost: Free (fee for group tours)
#419-517-5533
www.heritagesylvania.org
Sunday, August 2, 2026 (10am-2pm)
Open: “Celebration of Freedom” (Underground Railroad)
By Heritage Sylvania
At Lathrop House. 5362 Main St. Sylvania, OH 43560
Cost: Free
#419-517-5533
www.heritagesylvania.org
Sundays, Starting August 2, 2026 (1-4pm)
Open: “Visitation” Lathrop House – Underground Railroad
By Heritage Sylvania
At Lathrop House 5362 Main St. Sylvania, OH 43560
Cost: Free
#419-517-5533
www.heritagesylvania.org
Sundays, Starting August 2, 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/museum
Sunday, August 2, 23, & 30 of 2026 (4-5:30pm)
Event: Music Series: “Rhythm on the River”
8/2 The Four of Us; 8/23 North Coast Big Band; & 8/30 James Adkins
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
Starting Monday, August 3, 2026, (10am-Noon, 1-5pm)
All 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 August 4, (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, August 4, 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, August 5, 2026 (6:30-8:30pm)
Program: “Early Toledo (1830s-Turn of the Century) 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.jmcruiselunes.com
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 (6pm)
Program: Celebrate America 250-Ohio: Great Depression Series: “Land of Our Own? Sharecroppers and Tenant Farmers in the Great Depression” 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, August 5, 2026 (3-5pm)
Open: 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 August 5, 2026 (10am-2pm) & 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
Thursdays, Starting August 6, 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 August 6, 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
Starting Thursday, August 6, 2026 (3:30-5pm)
Program: “Riverwalk Tours” 8/11, 18, & 25 (9-10:30am) 8/13, 20 & 27 (3-5:30pm)
Walks 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
Thursday to Saturday, August 6-8, 2026
Event: Celebrating America 250- Ohio with “Swanton Corn Festival”
By Swanton Historical Society
At Memorial Park S. Main St., Swanton, OH 43558
Cost: Free
#419-826-2760
www.swantonpubliclibrary.org/swanton-historical-society
Thursdays, August 6, 13, 20, & 27 of 2026 (6:30pm)
Program: “Jazz in the Garden” by the Toledo Jazz Orchestra
By Metroparks Toledo
At Toledo Botanical Garden
Bancroft entrance off Elmer in Toledo, OH 43615
Cost: $10; cash only – 12 and under free
#419-407-9700
www.metroparkstoledo.com
Friday, August 7, 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 August 7, 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
Saturday, August 8, 2026 (6-8:30pm)
Event: “Evening on the Canal” Dinner, Music, Stories, & a Canal Ride
By Miami-Erie Canal Corridor Association
At Johnson Farm & Indian Agency
9845 North Hardin Rd., Piqua, OH 45356
Cost: $45, $35 members; advance registration
#937-773-2522
www.meccainc.org
Saturday, August 8, 2026 (1-4pm)
Event: “Second Saturdays – Putting Food By”
Swiss Community Historical Society
At Schumacher Homestead. 8350 Bixel Rd. Bluffton, OH 45817
Cost: Adults, $5; children free
#419-358-1049
www.swisshistorical.org
Saturdays, August 1, 8, 15,& 22 of 2026 (7pm)
Event: “250th Lecture Series” 8/1, Declaration of Independence; 8/8, World War II;
8/15, Moral Reform & Prohibition; & 8/22 Dresden Hall
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
Sunday, August 9, 2026 (1:30-3pm)
Program: School Film at the Farm: “The Story of the Great Black Swamp” by Chase Fleece. By Wood County Metropark District
At Carter Historic Farm. 18331 Carter Rd., Bowling Green, OH 43402
Cost: Free; adults, register by 8/7/26
#419-353-1897
www.wcparks.org
Sunday, August 9, 2026 (Noon-4pm)
Openhouse. By & At Four Corners Heritage Center
7501 Co Rd.M. Grelton, OH 53523
Cost: Free
#419-966-1648 – Peggy Bohls
No website
Saturday, August 8 & 23, 2026 (9-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
Monday, August 10 & 24, 2026 (4-7:30pm)
Program: “Paddle the Pond” By Wood County Park District
At W.W. Knight Preserve, Front Porch
29530 White Rd., Perrysburg, OH 4355
Cost: Free, all ages; register by 8/10 or 8/22 of 2026
#419-353-1897
www.wcparks.org
Tuesday to Saturday, August 11-15, 2026 (10am-5pm)
Event: “30th Annual Rug Hooking Week”
At Sauder Village 22611 State Route 2, Archbold, OH 43502
Cost: Exhibit only $15; $11 Students OR Admission – $28 Adults; $26 Seniors; $22 Students; free for 3 and under
#1-800-590-9755
www.saudervillage.org
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 (4-7:30pm)
Event: “Stroll the Streets”
By Rossford Convention & Visitors Bureau
At Edward Ford Memorial Park
146 Dixie Highway Rossford, OH 43460
Cost: Free
#855-765-5451
www.visitrossfordohio.com
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 (6-7:30pm)
Event: Celebrate America 250-Ohio – Lecture Series
“Sports in the Shadow of World War II “
By & 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, August 12, 2026 (8:30-10pm)
Program: “Coffee with the Birds” By Wood County Park District
At William Henry Harrison Park
644 Bierley Ave. Pemberville, OH 43450
Cost: Free; adults register by 8/10/26
#419-353-1897
www.wcparks.org
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 (12:45-2:15pm)
Program: “Star Struck: Partial Solar Eclipse” (All ages) By Metroparks Toledo
At Glass City Metropark, Market Hall back patio
983 Front St., Toledo, OH 43605
Cost: Free; no registration
#419-407-9700
www.metroparkstoledo.com
Starting Thursday, August 13-19, 2026
Event: “Henry County Fair” Visit America 250-Ohio, 250th Stories
By Henry County Heritage Alliance
At Henry County Fairgrounds 821 South Perry Street Napoleon, Ohio 43545
Cost: $10
#419-591-8899
www.henryhistoricalsociety.com
Thursday, August 13, 2026 (6-9pm)
Event: “Music at the Museum” featuring Nick Foos and Amp Wagon
By & At the Wood County Museum
13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH 43402
Cost: Free
#419-352-0967
www.woodcountyhistory.org
Friday, August 14, 2026 (Noon)
Event: “Noon Toons” by Mary Dick. By Metroparks Toledo
At Wildwood Preserve, Manor House Gazebo
5100 W. Central Ave. Toledo, OH 43615
Cost: Free; BYO chair
#419-407-9700
www.metroparkstoledo.com
Friday, August 14, 2026 (11am-Noon)
Event: “Trees & Tombstones” by Robyn Hage & Amy Stone
By Lucas County Cemeteries Historical Association
At Forest Cemetery 1704 Mulberry Street, Toledo, OH 43560
Cost: Free, open to public
#614-297-2538
www.lccha.org
Saturday & Sunday, August 15 (10am-5pm) & 16 ( 10am-4pm) 2026
Event: “Gibsonburg Ole Timey Days”
By Gibsonburg Historical Society
At Williams Park North Main Street & East Stone Street Gibsonburg, OH 43431
Cost: Free
#419-575-7476
www.gibsonburghistory.org
Saturday, August 15, 2026 (1-10:30pm)
Event: “5th Annual Glass City JazzFest” By Metroparks Toledo
At Glass City Metropark, Festival Grounds
1001 Riverside Dr. Toledo, OH 43605
Cost: Free; BYO chair
#419-407-9700
www.metroparkstoledo.com
Saturday, August 16, 2026 (Noon-4pm)
Event: “ Back to School, Back to Nature”
By Metroparks Toledo At Swan Creek Metropark,
Airport Entrance 4301 Airport Highway Toledo, OH 43615
Cost: Free, no reservations required #419-407-9700
www.metroparkstoledo.com
Sunday, August 16, 2026 (2-4pm)
Open: “Wauseon Depot”
By Museum of Fulton County 225 Depot St. Wauseon, OH 43567
Cost: Free
#419-337-7922
www.museumoffultoncounty.org
Sunday, August 16, 2026 (2-4pm)
Open: “Lauber Hill Founders Day”
By Museum of Fulton County
At Lauber Hill Reformed Church
7094 Co. Rd. 21, Archbold, OH 43502
Cost: $40; reservations required – meal included
#419-337-7922
www.museumoffultoncounty.org
Tuesday, August 18, 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
Wednesday to Saturday, August 19 to 22, 2026
Event: “Pemberville Free Fair”
By Pemberville-Freedom Area Historical Society
At Memorial Park, Front & College Streets, Pemberville, OH
Cost: Free
#419-287-3832
www.pembervillehistory.org
Thursday, August 20 (6pm)
Exhibit: “Pop Up – School Pride 50 Years” By Heritage Sylvania
At Cooke-Kuhlman House 5717 Main St., Sylvania, OH 43560
Cost: Free
#419-517-5533
www.heritagesylvania.org
Saturday & Sunday, August 32-23, 2026 (9:30am-5pm)
Event: “American Revolution: 60 Years War for Ohio”
By Fort Meigs (Fort to Port Histories participating)
At Fort Meigs. 29100 W River Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551
Cost: $15, Adults, $13, Seniors; $10, Students; 5 and under, Free
#419-874-4121
www.fortmeigs.org
Sunday, August 23, 2026 (2-3pm)
Program: “Sunday Stroll” By Wood County Park District
At William Henry Harrison Park
644 Bierley Ave. Pemberville, OH 43450
Cost: Free, register by 8/21/26
#419-353-1897
www.wcparks.org
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 (6-8:30pm)
Program: “Paint & Sip” Adults & 8 and up
By Metroparks Toledo
At Brookwood Metropark 5604 Swan Creek Dr., Toledo, OH 43614
Cost: $18
#419-407-9700
www.metroparkstoledo.com
Thursday, August 27, 2026 (6-8pm)
Program: “ETHS Social Gathering of Friends” Potluck/Share Memories
By East Toledo Historical Society
East Toledo Senior Center 1001 White St, Toledo, OH, 43605
Cost: Free; bring a dish
No phone or web-site
Contact: easttoledohistoricalsociety@gmail.com
Thursday, August 27, (5-7:30pm)
Fundraiser: “Green Time in the 419”
By Keep Toledo Beautiful & Toledo Lucas County Sustainability Commission
At Glass City Pavilion 1001 Riverside Dr.,Toledo, OH 43605 Cost: $25
#419-213-4817
www.lucascountygreen.org
Thursday, August 27, 2026 (6-8:30pm)
Program: “Uncork & Unwind” Ages 21+ By Metroparks Toledo
At Roche de Boeuf Shelter Farnsworth Park 650 S River Rd. Waterville, OH 43566
Cost: $30/27; register
#419-407-9700
www.metroparkstoledo.com
Thursday & Friday August 27 & 28, 2026 (10pm-Midnight) 8/27 & (Midnight-1:30am) 8/28
Program: “Star Struck: Partial Lunar Eclipse”. (All ages)
By Metroparks Toledo
At Cannonball Prairie Metropark, 9725 Monclova Rd., Toledo, OH 43542
Cost: Free; register
#419-407-9700
www.metroparkstoledo.com
Saturday, August 29,2026 (10am or 1pm)
Event: “Summer Tea” By Heritage Sylvania
5717 Main St., Sylvania, OH 43560
Cost: $20-$45
#419-517-5533
www.heritagesylvania.org
