2026 Special Events
October
Haunting History Tours of Metamora
Date: Friday, October 23 (Saturday night tours have been cancelled)
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 (tours will begin at the Evergreen Community Library)
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.
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November and December
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FCGG Workshop - Breaking Down Brick Walls
Date: Monday, November 9
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE - donations welcome!
Location: Museum of Fulton County
Do you feel stuck in your research? Are you wondering what to do next? Join our Fulton County Genealogy Group for a roundtable workshop to discuss and learn resources to use in your research.
NOTE: When registering, please state a specific question you have about researching your family tree.
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 while enjoying a special program shared by "The First Lady of Detroit". Set in the Colonial period, we encourage but don't require dressing in historic clothing. A visit to the Museum is included along with Christmas music.
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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 historic meeting house for a community hymn sing. Tim Klopfenstein will lead a selection of traditional hymns, followed by a performance by the Wendell Beck Quartet.
Santa at the Depot
Dates:
Saturday, November 21 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 8–11 a.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. On Friday evening there will be hands-on activities, crafts, popcorn and hot chocolate at the Elf Workshop. On Saturday morning, guests can enjoy breakfast with gingerbread and friends (free will donation)
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!