2026 Special Events
July
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Meeting House Open House
Date: Sunday, July 19
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free (donations welcome)
Location: Lauber Hill Reformed Mennonite Church, 7094 Co. Rd. 21, Archbold, OH
Join us for an afternoon Open House as volunteers share stories about the history of the Lauber Hill Community. The former Lauber Hill Reformed Mennonite Church, located five miles northeast of Archbold, Ohio, was also called the Archbold Reformed Mennonite Church. Organized around 1855, its first church was erected in 1864. Today we preserve the history of this beautiful building and the families that rest peacefully there.
Wauseon Depot Open House
Date: Sunday, July 19 & August 16
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Wauseon Depot & Museum – 225 Depot St., Wauseon
Enjoy a fun afternoon at the depot as you explore this historic building in downtown Wauseon. Members of the Swanton Area Model Railroad Club will be running a model train set-up, and guests of all ages will enjoy looking at the detailed displays, watching the trains, and visiting with train club members.
August
Adult Artful Academy Painting Class
Date: Saturday, August 1
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $40.00
Location: Museum of Fulton County
Please join us for a wonderful evening of creative painting, fellowship and free light refreshments! There will also be a themed mocktail to enjoy! Each participant will complete a 16” X 20” piece of art! The fee includes all supplies. Call 419.337.7922 or register online.
Senior Discovery Days - August
Date: Thursday, August 20
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 AM
Cost: $5.00
Location: Museum of Fulton County
Gather with friends for a field trip close to home to experience the joy of learning from specialists in the field of local history. A $5.00 fee includes admission to the Museum, light refreshments and a special program/activity/guided tour (actual value of the experience is $25 – what an amazing deal!). Pre-registration is required. To register please call 419.337.7922, stop by the museum, or make reservations at the Fulton County Senior Center (if needing transportation)
Program Schedule:
August 20 – The Libby Prison Woman Spy of the Civil War Program
September 17 – Indoor Gardening Then and Now Program
Lauber Hill Founder's Day
Date: Sunday, August 16
Time: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $40.00 – Reservations Required (Museum Members10% discount when ordering in person or over the phone)
Location: Lauber Hill Reformed Mennonite Church, 7094 Co. Rd. 21, Archbold, OH
Join us for the second annual Founder’s Day event to honor the history of the immigrant families who traveled to Ohio and established a farming community near Lauber Hill 190 years ago. Each year the Founder’s Day event will feature one of the families that settled near Lauber Hill with this year’s program sharing the Meister family’s history. There will be an Open House for registered guests, a short program in the meeting house followed by a traditional Mennonite meal prepared using local recipes. (meal to be served at Pettisville Missionary Church).
All proceeds from this event will go to the Lauber Hill Fund. A limited number of tickets are available for this event. Call 419.337.7922 or PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE.
Wauseon Depot Open House
Date: Sunday, August 16
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Wauseon Depot & Museum – 225 Depot St., Wauseon
Enjoy a fun afternoon at the depot as you explore this historic building in downtown Wauseon. Members of the Swanton Area Model Railroad Club will be running a model train set-up, and guests of all ages will enjoy looking at the detailed displays, watching the trains, and visiting with train club members.
September
Museum Activities at the Fair
Date: September 4-10
Time: Open Friday-Monday from 10 am – 8 pm. Tuesday-Thursday from 10 am – 4 pm
Cost: Fair Admission
Location: North end of Fulton County Fairgrounds
Join us at the Fulton County Fair for some fun activities at the historic Canfield Cabin, Reighard Blacksmith Shop and a tent filled with items from our Legacy Shop! Watch the blacksmith working at the forge, explore a cabin built in 1838 and try some hands-on activities like making rope!
Hobo Day
Date: Saturday, September 26
Time: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free Admission (Free will donation for hobo dinner)
Location: Wauseon Depot & Museum – 225 Depot St., Wauseon
Enjoy a fun afternoon at the Wauseon Depot as you discover the true adventures of hobos during the Great Depression. Explore the New York Central Depot, learn about model trains, and enjoy live music. Gather with friends to enjoy a real “Hobo Dinner” including sausage, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, onions, corn bread, a dessert, and beverage. A free will offering is requested for the hobo dinner.
Ohio Open Doors - Explore Fulton County History!
Date: Saturday, September 12
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE!
Locations: Heritage Alliance Sites
We’re excited to be featuring historic sites across Fulton County as part of the Ohio Open Doors event this year! Take a tour of Fulton County as you explore some important landmarks and interesting places in the community. This program is presented in conjunction with The Ohio History Connection.
Senior Discovery Days - September
Date: Thursday, September 17
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 AM
Cost: $5.00
Location: Museum of Fulton County
Gather with friends for a field trip close to home to experience the joy of learning from specialists in the field of local history. A $5.00 fee includes admission to the Museum, light refreshments and a special program/activity/guided tour (actual value of the experience is $25 – what an amazing deal!). Pre-registration is required. To register please call 419.337.7922, stop by the museum, or make reservations at the Fulton County Senior Center (if needing transportation)
Program Schedule:
September 17 – Indoor Gardening Then and Now Program
October 15 – Best of Fulton County Haunting History Stories
November 19 – Historic Holiday Sing-alongs at the Museum
October
FCHS Annual Member Meeting
Date: Tuesday, October 6
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $30.00 – Reservations Required
Location: Museum of Fulton County
Join us for a special program and our annual meeting. Stay tuned for more details.
Haunting History Tours of Metamora
Date: Friday, October 23 & Saturday, October 24
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Cost: $20.00 Reservations and pre-payment required (Museum Members10% discount when ordering in person or over the phone)
Location: Metamora, Ohio
Make plans now to join one of our Haunting History Tours as we share interesting tales of local people, haunting places, and little-known events in Fulton County. The one-hour walking tour will take you through the town of Metamora with its old houses and spooky legends from the past.
Tickets on Sale Now! Call 419.337.7922 or PURCHASE ONLINE!
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FCGG Workshops
Date: Monday, October 12 and Monday, November 9
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE - donations welcome!
Location: Museum of Fulton County
Join us for our "Research Brick Walls" genealogy workshops at the museum! Reservations are required for these free programs. Call the Museum at 419.337.7922.
Senior Discovery Days - October
Date: Thursday, October 15
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 AM
Cost: $5.00
Location: Museum of Fulton County
Gather with friends for a field trip close to home to experience the joy of learning from specialists in the field of local history. A $5.00 fee includes admission to the Museum, light refreshments and a special program/activity/guided tour (actual value of the experience is $25 – what an amazing deal!). Pre-registration is required. To register please call 419.337.7922, stop by the museum, or make reservations at the Fulton County Senior Center (if needing transportation)
Program Schedule:
October 15 – Best of Fulton County Haunting History Stories
November 19 – Historic Holiday Sing-alongs at the Museum
November and December
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FCGG Workshops
Date: Monday, November 9
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE - donations welcome!
Location: Museum of Fulton County
Join us for our "Research Brick Walls" genealogy workshops at the museum! Reservations are required for these free programs. Call the Museum at 419.337.7922.
A Colonial Christmas Tea
Date: Saturday, November 28
Times: 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $30.00 Limited seating – reservations and prepayment are required. Museum Members10% discount when ordering in person or over the phone
Location: Museum of Fulton County
Experience a traditional Christmas afternoon Tea! You will be served English Scones, a selection of delicious finger sandwiches and fabulous desserts. Set in the Civil War time we encourage but don't require dressing in period clothing. A visit to the Museum is included along with Christmas music.
Tickets on Sale Now! Call 419.337.7922 or PURCHASE ONLINE!
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Genealogy Group Activities
December 14 at 7 p.m. - Christmas Party
Community Hymn Sing
Date: Sunday, November 15
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free (donations welcome)
Location: Lauber Hill Reformed Mennonite Church, 7094 Co. Rd. 21, Archbold, OH
New! Gather with family and friends at the meeting house for a community hymn sing! Stay tuned for more details.
Santa at the Depot
Dates:
Saturday, November 28 after parade
Friday, December 18 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 19 from 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 20 from 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Wauseon Depot & Museum – 225 Depot St., Wauseon
Santa Claus is coming to Town! Stop by the Wauseon Depot this holiday season to visit with Santa, take some pictures, and watch the model trains on display! Don’t miss this free hometown holiday event.
Senior Discovery Days - November
Date: Thursday, November 19
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 AM
Cost: $5.00
Location: Museum of Fulton County
Gather with friends for a field trip close to home to experience the joy of learning from specialists in the field of local history. A $5.00 fee includes admission to the Museum, light refreshments and a special program/activity/guided tour (actual value of the experience is $25 – what an amazing deal!). Pre-registration is required. To register please call 419.337.7922, stop by the museum, or make reservations at the Fulton County Senior Center (if needing transportation)
Program Schedule:
November 19 – Historic Holiday Sing-alongs at the Museum
Christmas at the Cabin
Date: Fri. December 11 & Sat. December 12
Time: Friday 5-8 p.m., Saturday 9–12 p.m.
Cost: FREE!
Location: Fulton County Fairgrounds
Experience the magic of the holiday season at the 6th annual Christmas at the Cabin event! Create special memories with your family as you visit the Canfield Cabin to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and stop by the Reighard Blacksmith Shop to watch the blacksmith working at the forge. There will be fun hands-on activities, crafts, popcorn and hot chocolate at the Elf Workshop located in the Junior Fair. Stay tuned for more details about this event.
Special Programs - Available Year Round
Tea & Tour - Special Program
Cost: $15.00 per person (minimum of 6 guests, maximum of 24 guests)
Location: Museum of Fulton County (located across from the fairgrounds)
Available by reservation only. Please call to check availability and make reservations for your group. 419.337.7922
Are you looking for a unique experience for your book club, card club, church group or just a special gathering with family or friends? Consider booking a “Tea and Tour” program at the Museum of Fulton County! Gather with friends around our table set with antique China to enjoy a Cream Tea that includes a pot of English tea served with a traditional scone with clotted cream and jam. This special program also includes a guided tour of the Museum.
Family Reading Experience - Tangled Up In Luck
Cost: $39.95 - Available for purchase at Legacy Shop or online!
Wauseon-born author Merrill Wyatt’s popular mystery novel “Tangled Up In Luck” has now come alive with an interactive reading experience! The miniature steamer trunk includes the novel, a travel journal, detective’s magnifying glass, compass, and activities to navigate families through their journey from 1887 to today. Your family will enjoy hunting for clues at real-life Wauseon locations featured in the story. If you are as clever as the story’s detectives and solve the puzzle, you will find real jewels!