The stained glass of Lady Justice is proudly displayed above the judges bench in the Wells County Circuit Court where author, Stephen Terrell retold the story of the murder of Melvin Wolfe by John Terrell in the very same courtroom where the trial was held. The above photo is from the November 27, 2024 Bluffton... 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 →
The 2024 Bluffton Street Fair is now history. Thank you to all of the volunteers who assisted with the historical society and museum activities during the week. We could not do it without the help of many people. Here are a few photos of the activities. Our Street Fair float for the parades. The display... Continue Reading →
Plans are underway for the Annual Ice Cream Social at the Wells County Historical Museum on Sunday, July 21, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Ice Cream, toppings and brownies will be served. A free will donation will be accepted. The Old Fort “Model A” Car Club will once again be visiting so be sure to... Continue Reading →
The Wells County Historical Society and Museum has once again teamed up with the Wells County Public Library in Bluffton to offer a guided walking tour on Thursday, July 18, 2024 to view the outside and inside of several buildings in downtown Bluffton. Tours will be led by Jim Sturgeon, President of the Wells County... Continue Reading →
The museum recently received a donation of handmade ceramics made by Tammy Cromie Wilkins and daughter, Sarah. Tammy's Great-grandfather was E.B. Williamson the world renown Bluffton Iris hybridizer. Williamson was also know for his collection of dragonflies and damselflies. The items are for sale at the museum on Sundays and Wednesdays, 1:00 pm - 4:00pm.... Continue Reading →
Thank you to local author, Alan Daugherty for his presentation about E. B. and Mary Williamson and how they put Bluffton and Wells County on the map. E.B. Williamson became an expert on dragonflies and worked to develop more than 80 iris flower varieties. The recently published book on “Edward Bruce Williamson and Bluffton History”... Continue Reading →
The Wells County Historical Society held their Spring meeting and dinner at the Wells County Public Library meeting room in Bluffton. President, Jim Sturgeon and Board Member Larry McAfee presented a program on "The Bridges of Wells County." Jim started things off with some interesting history and facts on many of the bridges such as... 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 →
The 1st place in the voting for the People's Choice Awards was Tree # 26 displayed upstairs in the master bedroom (north window). Congratulations to decorator Hope Myers. The 2nd place was Tree # 16 displayed in the dinning room by Posey Pot, Donna Anderson. The voting for the 3rd place resulted in a tie... Continue Reading →
Wells County Historical Society and Museum 