One of the new exhibits at the Wells County Historical Museum this summer is the military exhibit. It features items from the Mexican-American War of 1846-1848 to the Global War on Terror and September 11, 2001. Special thank you to our volunteers who worked on this exhibit during the winter to move it to the... Continue Reading →
The Wells County Highway Department has officially made the move to their new facility located at 0828 E 200 S, Bluffton. The new and improved building has many advantages. It can now accommodate the much larger trucks that are used today to maintain our county roads and bridges. Originally, the old building was built as... Continue Reading →
The Old Ossian Cemetery was recently rededicated after a major restoration project which started in February of 2022. Thanks to the help of numerous donors and volunteers, the cemetery was completed with a community rededication on Saturday, May 18, 2024. View of some of the headstones at Old Ossian Cemetery One of the unique headstones.... Continue Reading →
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth at the Wells County Senior Expo held at the Community Center at the 4-H Park. It was a nice crowd and we were able to hand out our summer schedule of events and answer questions about the recent books that are now available. Thanks also to... Continue Reading →
Make plans to attend the first Museum History Series of the year with local author, Alan Daugherty who recently published a book on "Edward Bruce Williamson and Bluffton History." The program will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2:00pm at the Museum Annex located directly behind the main museum building. *Dragonfly Photo - courtesy of National... Continue Reading →
The Wells County Community Center at the 4-H Park will be the site of the upcoming Senior Expo on Thursday, May 9, 9am - 2pm, organized by the Council on Aging. The Wells County Historical Society and Museum will be participating the days activities with an exhibit. Visit us at booth #38 in the Expo... Continue Reading →
Check out what's new this year at the Wells County Historical Museum. The Harry Lindstand Art Gallery, featuring some of his watercolor paintings and other works. Here is another popular painting done by Lindstrand. It is of one of the covered bridges. The Sports Memorabilia Room has been expanded to the 2nd floor and displays... Continue Reading →
The Wells County Historical Museum is excited to host the "Local History Series" this Spring season as a part of the Bluffton Parks Department's Senior Snippets Program which is held at various locations and on a variety of interesting topics. Space is limited with some sessions, so make plans and call 824-6069 or e-mail events@blufftonindiana.gov... Continue Reading →
You may have noticed this sign on the replica of a covered bridge on the River Greenway east of Bluffton. Most covered bridges had a sign that said something like "Walk Your Horses While on this Bridge." This comes from horse-drawn wagons crossing the bridges. Slow walking minimizes the stress and structural damage from the... Continue Reading →
Where will you be when history is made on April 8th? As you can see by this map courtesy of Butler University-Holcomb Observatory in Indianapolis, it has been many years since Indiana (some parts of the state longer than others) has experienced a Total Solar Eclipse. Our next nearby Total Solar Eclipse will occur on... Continue Reading →
Wells County Historical Society and Museum 