The details are out about the spring schedule of the Senior Snippets Program that is offered through the Bluffton Parks Department. You may register at 824-6069 or events@blufftonindiana.gov. The programs will be held at the Wells county Historical Museum or the annex. Sessions are on Wednesdays at 10:00am. The programs are free and open to... Continue Reading →
The 2025 Wells County Historical Society Annual Meeting will be held Monday, April 14, 6:30pm at the Annex of the Historical Museum, 420 W. Market Street, Bluffton, Indiana. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. The early days of baseball. History re-enactors Gib Young and Rick Henly will share... Continue Reading →
Thank you to Mark Miller, contributing writer with the Bluffton News-Banner for capturing this photo of the historic Emmanuel Church on County Road 500 West just north of Rockford. The photo appeared in the Friday, February 7, 2025 Bluffton News-Banner. For more details about the history of the church, go to the December 15, 2024... Continue Reading →
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 →
