An Evening with Nancy Putnam Hollister

WCDPL and Wood County 250 are proud to present a discussion of Ohio's participation in the development of American's first 250 years, particularly Marietta's and Ohio Appalachia's role in the Northwest Territory and Ohio's early days, with a member of one of the Ohio's First Families, Nancy Putnam Hollister. Nancy Putnam Hollister, whose family history dates to the founding of the city of Marietta (Ohio's first permanent settlement), and ultimately served a brief time as Ohio governor, will be the featured speaker at the Wood County District Public Library on October 8, 2026 as part of Wood County's America 250 programming. Governor Hollister served for 11 days between the governorships of George Voinovich and Bob Taft in January of 1999. Before that, Hollister's public services included Mayor of Marietta, a State Representative, and Lieutenant Governor. The event will begin at 6:30 pm in the library Atrium in Bowling Green. No reservations are required.