The Wells County Historical Society would like to express it's gratitude to the individuals and businesses who contributed to making the 2024 "Christmas in the Mansion" a beautiful place to visit during the holiday season. Thank you to all of the volunteers who assisted in hosting the visitors to the museum. Thanks also to the... Continue Reading →
Emmanuel Church located at 2115 N. 500 W. north of Rockford in Rockcreek Township of Wells County is scheduled for demolition. Like many country churches across rural America, as their membership declines, the followers combine with other churches leaving behind a building that will slowly begin to fall into disrepair and will eventually need to... Continue Reading →
A successful Holiday Open House Celebration for "Perfect Harmony" was held in the beautiful renovated church formerly known to many as St. Paul's Church. The event was be held December 14 and 15, 2024. Visitors were able to tour the former church and meet the event hosts Tracy Hardesty-Goetz and Courtney Rohr-Tracey. The church is... Continue Reading →
"Christmas in the Mansion" continues each weekend at the Wells County Historical Museum. Enjoy browsing through the historic mansion and viewing the 29 decorated trees, each to a different theme. You can even vote on your favorite tree. Dates include: Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 7, and 8, 2:00 - 5:30pm. Dec.14, 10:00am - 5:30pm during... Continue Reading →
Enjoy the sounds of holiday music during the "Christmas in the Mansion" at the Wells County Historical Museum. Three talented pianists will share their talents on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2-5pm, Arleen Stoller; Saturday, Dec. 14, 2-4pm, Kenny Steffen; and Sunday, Dec. 22, 2:30-5:00pm, Karen Carpenter. Nearly 30 decorated trees are available for viewing. Nearly 30... Continue Reading →
Be sure to mark your calendar for Sunday, December 15, 2024. That is when Santa Claus will be visiting the "Christmas in the Mansion" at the Wells County Historical Museum. Santa will be available for family photos and meeting children from 2:00 pm - 4:00pm. The museum is located just 4 blocks west of the... Continue Reading →
Thank you to author and historian, Charles Joray for returning to Bluffton and Wells County to speak about his recently released book "The Early History of Vera Cruz Indiana: 1838-1910." Originally named Newville as seen in this plat map from 1848. The town name however, had to change when plans were being made for their... Continue Reading →
Pictured are Jerry Oswalt and descendants of E.B. Williamson, who organized the Wabash River Park when it was originally built back in 2008, with the new monument (in the center). From left to right is Oswalt, David Wilkins Jr., Tammy Cromie-Wilkins, and Sarah Stikeleather. Tammy and David are great-grandchildren of the Williamson's and Sarah is... Continue Reading →
The our town program on Murray and the Murray Cemetery was held on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at the Wells County Historical Museum Annex. Pictured here is the Murray School House. It's use was discontinued when Lancaster School was constructed. It was later used as for apartments and storage before it was torn down. Thank... Continue Reading →
The Bluffton Street Fair will soon be here with activities Tues.-Sat., Sept. 17 - 21. Everyone has their favorite thing at the fair such as parades, rides, games and of course, food. Two local food booths at the fair with the longest tradition include Mettler's Fish Stand and the 4-H Pancake and Sausage Booth. The... Continue Reading →
Wells County Historical Society and Museum 