Events
Lecture & Book Signing with Dave Westrick
Thursday September 18, 2025 6:30pm at the Monclova Country Church
Dave Westrick fell in love with Ohio history growing on a farm in Northwest, Ohio. He graduated from Ohio University with a degree in journalism. After a career in journalism and communication he turned his attention to research, specializing in the early frontier era. He has written and lectured extensively on the Battle of Fallen Timbers. Dave serves on the boards of several history groups including the Maumee Valley Historical Society and is a former president of the Fallen Timbers Battlefield Preservation Committee. He lives with his wife Nanci in Perrysburg, Ohio.
Spies & Secrets of the Revolution
Saturday September 20th 2025 | Wolcott Heritage Center
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm & 8:15 pm - 9:15 pm
Step back in time and test your wits in Spies & Secrets of the Revolution—a colonial-themed escape room experience at the Wolcott Heritage Center. Set during the American Revolution, you and your team must decode messages, uncover hidden clues, and work together to complete your secret mission before time runs out. Will you outsmart the enemy and turn the tide of history? Perfect for history buffs, puzzle lovers, and families looking for a unique adventure! SOLD OUT!
Autumn Market 2025
Saturday October 4th, 2025 | Wolcott Heritage Center
Mark your calendars for the Autumn Market at the Wolcott Heritage Center on October 4th, 2025! Enjoy a day of local shopping, seasonal goods, and community fun set against the charming historic backdrop of the Wolcott House.
Taking vendor applications now!
Paranormal Tours at the Wolcott Heritage Center
Starting October 10th, 2025 | Wolcott Heritage Center
Step into the shadows of the Wolcott Heritage Center on this 2 hour immersive experience with NW Ohio Supernatural Investigators (NWOSI). Armed with professional paranormal instruments, you’ll explore the historic grounds where whispers of the past still linger. As the night deepens, discover chilling stories, curious energies, and unexplained happenings that have long marked this site. Equal parts history and haunting, these tours invite you to look and listen beyond the veil. Suited for ages 12+.
Legends & Lanterns of the Wolcott
Saturday October 18th & 25th 2025 | Wolcott Heritage Center
Lanterns glow, shadows whisper. Join us for Legends & Lanterns of the Wolcott, a guided ghost walk through the Wolcott Heritage Center’s historic grounds. Hear chilling tales drawn from site lore as you wander by lamplight through cabins, corridors, and parlors. Two nights only, Saturday October 18 and Saturday October 25, 7:00–10:00 PM. Come curious… and ready to meet the past where it still lingers.
Bootleg & Barrels at the Wolcott House
December 5th, 2025 | Wolcott Heritage Center
Step back into the Roaring ’20s at Bootleg & Barrel, a holiday speakeasy party at the historic Wolcott House in Maumee. Behind closed doors, the parlor transforms into a Prohibition-era hideaway, where craft cocktails flow, music sets the mood, and guests mingle in vintage style. Celebrate the season with spirited libations, festive entertainment, and a nod to the clandestine glamour of the Jazz Age.