The Carter Historic Farm is a working farm and living history center representing life in the Depression-era 1930s and 1940s. The farm is located Bowling Green, Ohio and was donated to the Wood County Park District on a land conservation easement through the Black Swamp Conservancy. Learn more about the Carter Historic Farm here.


Grow Your Own

image of craft in process
Black Swamp History


One Room Schoolhouse


Carter Historic Farm History Class


Great Depression Activity


Fruit and Veggie Activity

Barn Cat Activity

Chicken Activity

Sheep facts and crafts

Goat activity