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 →
Thank you to everyone who attended the special Open House held Sunday, August 18th at the Historical Museum to celebrate the life and work of Wells County artist, Harry Lindstrand. Thanks also to all of the volunteers who assisted with the event and the many community members who let us display their paintings. We especially... Continue Reading →
Make plans to attend a special Open House to celebrate the life and work of Wells County artist, Harry Lindstrand. The event will be held on Sunday, August 18, 1:00 - 5:00 pm at the Wells County Historical Museum located at 420 West Market Street in Bluffton. Refreshments will be served and several family members... Continue Reading →
Thank you to everyone who participated in the recent guided Walking Tours of Downtown Bluffton. Thanks also to tour guide Jim Sturgeon for all of the facts and history and Emily Marshall, Community Relations Manager at the Wells County Public Library for coordinating details, registration and the photos seen here. The tours proved to be... Continue Reading →
Thank you to all of the visitors who stopped by the 2024 Ice Cream Social held on Sunday, July 21st. Thanks also to the volunteers who helped serve ice cream and brownies. It was also nice to see the members of the Old Fort “Model A” Club who drove their antique cars to the event.... Continue Reading →
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 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 →
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 →
