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2025 Special Events (Tickets are now available for the following events. Click here to view 2025 Event Brochure.)

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Christmas at the Cabin

Date: Fri. December 12 & Sat. December 13
Time: Friday 5-8 p.m., Saturday 8–11 a.m.
Cost: FREE! 
Location: Fulton County Fairgrounds


Experience the magic of the holiday season at the 5th 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 Building and a petting zoo for families to visit (Friday night only). Guests can meet the Grinch, the Gingerbread Man and enjoy breakfast with Buddie the Elf on Saturday morning (free will offering).

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Santa at the Depot

Dates:
Friday, December 19 from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 20 from 2:30-4:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 21 from 2:30-4:00 p.m.

Cost: FREE! 
Location: Wauseon Depot - 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 made possible by the Museum of Fulton County, Wauseon Chamber of Commerce, Wauseon Rotary, Swanton Area Model Railroad Club and the Wauseon Fire Department.

2026 Special Events (Tickets are now available for the following events. Click here to view 2026 Event Brochure.)

Premium Events

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Murder at the Museum

Date: Saturday, April 18
Times: 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 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

 

Mystery. Mayhem. Murder. Become a detective in this popular interactive murder mystery! Reservations and prepayment are required for this adult-only event that always sells out. Stay tuned for more event details.

Tickets on Sale Now! Call 419.337.7922 or PURCHASE ONLINE! 

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Barney Oldfield Day

Date: Saturday, June 20
Times: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm at Museum.   Barney Oldfield Race at 7:00 pm
Cost: Museum Admission (additional fee for race at Oakshade Raceway)

Location: Museum of Fulton County

 

Barney Oldfield was a pioneer automobile racer whose name was synonymous with speed! Join us for a spectacular celebration of this racecar legend with a car show, Yellowstone Sociability Cruise, a re-creation of the 1920 Los Angeles Oldfield and Kipper Saloon (mocktails and food – additional charge), and the unveiling of an original racing helmet of Barney Oldfield! As part of the America 250/Ohio Goes to the Movies celebration, there will also be free screenings of five movies that Barney Oldfield appeared in.

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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 will go on sale this fall – stay tuned!)

2026 History Teas

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Valentine Tea: Civil War Love Letters

Date: Saturday, February 14
Times: 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $25.00 Limited seating – reservations and prepayment are required. Museum Members10% discount when ordering in person or over the phone
Location: History Manor, 229 Monroe St., Wauseon, OH 43567

Gather with friends to enjoy fine teas, homemade scones, luncheon sandwiches and delicious desserts in a delightful, vintage setting at the History Manor.  You will surely be enamored by the delectable treats, and romantic stories from Civil War love letters.

Tickets on Sale Now! Call 419.337.7922 or PURCHASE ONLINE! 

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Mother's Day Tea: Native Herbal Teas

Date: Saturday, May 9
Times: 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $25.00 Limited seating – reservations and prepayment are required. Museum Members10% discount when ordering in person or over the phone
Location: History Manor, 229 Monroe St., Wauseon, OH 43567

Our Mother’s Day Tea is a perfect time to sip tea, laugh, and create special memories with your daughter, granddaughter, or special friends. Join us to learn about native herbal teas while enjoying fine teas, homemade scones, luncheon sandwiches and delicious desserts.

Tickets on Sale Now! Call 419.337.7922 or PURCHASE ONLINE! 

2026 Museum Free Programs

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Meet the Winameg Mastodon

Date: Friday, January 23
Time: 7:00 PM
Cost: FREE program
Location: Museum of Fulton County

Join us for the unveiling of a 12,000-year-old mastodon bone recently donated to the Museum. Dr. Margaret Yacobucci, BGSU Professor of Geology and Paleobiology will present a program to share more about the mastodon bones discovered in Winameg nearly 50 years ago! Stay tuned for more details about this FREE program!

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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.
 

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Herbs, "Weeds" & Wanderings

Date: Friday, May 15
Time: 7:00 PM
Cost: FREE program
Location: Museum of Fulton County

Join us for a medicinal plan program presented by NW Ohio forager and realtor Jonnie Wagner! Stay tuned for more details.

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America's Potluck

Date: Sunday, July 5
Time: Serving at Noon
Cost: FREE Admission
Location: Museum of Fulton County

America’s Potluck is an opportunity for neighbors to join one another to share a communal meal, creating a sense of connection and belonging. Save the date and plan to bring a dish to pass for this potluck event at the museum. Stay tuned for more details.

Wauseon Depot Events - 2026

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National Train Day

Date: Saturday, May 9
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE 
Location: Wauseon Depot & Museum – 225 Depot St., Wauseon

National Train Day was started in 2008 to call attention to trains in America. Join us as we celebrate trains in Fulton County! The Swanton Area Model Railroad Club will be running special trains in the lobby and we will have special exhibits and activities for guests to enjoy at the Depot!

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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.

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Wauseon Depot Open House

Date: Sunday, June 21, 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.

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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.

Lauber Hill Events

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Meeting House Open House

Date: Sunday, June 21 & 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.

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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. All proceeds from this event will go to the Lauber Hill Fund. A limited number of tickets are available for this event.

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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.

Other Special Events

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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!

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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.

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2026 Christmas at the Cabin

Date: Fri. December 11 & Sat. December 12, 2026
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 planned for 2026!

Special Classes/Programs

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The Artful Academy at the Museum and Adult Painting Classes

The Artful Academy at the Museum is an opportunity for children and adults to participate in a history-inspired art lesson at the museum! Visit the Education Page on our website to learn more about upcoming classes!

CLICK HERE FOR CLASS DETAILS AND REGISTRATION LINK!

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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.

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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! 

 

Special Exhibits

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We The People of Fulton County
NOW OPEN!

To celebrate the 175th anniversary of Fulton County’s founding, the “We The People of Fulton County” exhibit highlights the ten largest groups of immigrants that came to Fulton County to make a new life. Using mannequins in period clothing, artifacts, quilts, and photographs, stories are shared of the immigrant families who were registered in the Federal Census between 1850 and 1950. Guests can also use a computer to look up information about an ancestor. A look at the culinary history of immigrant families is also available with a new cookbook, “The Immigrant’s Table,” published as part of this project. The cookbook is available for purchase online or at the Legacy Gift Shop. ​General admission required. Exhibit open thru December 2025.

Click Here to Learn More! 

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Thirteen Moons in 1776: Life Along Turkeyfoot Creek

Join us on March 6 (Sugar Moon) for the opening of this special exhibit featuring life throughout one year in the land we now call Fulton County! Stay tuned for more details about this fantastic new exhibit opening in 2026!

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Born in Turmoil - NOW OPEN!

As part of the 175th anniversary of Fulton County, the Museum of Fulton County is creating a special exhibit that brings the county’s beginning years to life. Born during the politically volatile upheaval, Fulton County survived the crisis of the Civil War.

 

Visitors will meet county residents, both on the farm and on the battle lines, and experience those years through their eyes and the museum’s vast collection. Through patriotism, conflict, sacrifice, victory, loss, and generosity, the future of 4,000 residents and even today’s residents was changed forever.

Click Here to Learn More!

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Support has been provided by Ohio Humanities, The National Endowment for the Humanities, and the federal CARES Act of 2020

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Center of Fulton County, OH

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