It was nice to have Santa Clause at the Museum for families to stop by for a photo. Several families have a tradition to stop by and get some photographs with Santa.
A visit from Santa
Parlor City Christmas
It was great weather for the Parlor City Christmas in downtown Bluffton. Visitors to the museum enjoyed the "Christmas in the Mansion" and the opportunity to vote for their favorite decorated tree. This is just one the nearly 30 trees that visitor's could vote for. The trolley rides were very popular for the visitors to... Continue Reading →
Christmas at the Museum
Thank you to all of the volunteers that helped make the "Christmas in the Mansion" (Historical Museum) a great success. Visitors enjoyed touring the museum, sampling some treats and voting for their favorite tree. Here are some of the trees that visitors could vote on for the for the peoples choice awards.
Military Display Dedication
Thank you to all people who attended our Civil War Program and Dedication of the Military Display. We also celebrated the completion of the interior of the recently built museum annex and honored the veterans. Special thanks to our musical entertainment from the Civil War Era. Thank you to Ben Jones and all of the... Continue Reading →
Creatures visit
The Wells County Historical Museum was visited by a variety of creatures during this year's popular Boo In Bluffton Autumn Adventure. Thank you to our volunteer greeters and everyone who donated candy for the community fun event .
History of the Cabin
The Wells County Historical Society and Museum hosted a program on the History of the 4-H Park Log Cabin in late October. Presenters Pat Wall and Roger Sherer shared photos and explained the original 1855 cabin built on the John Bennett family farm, the move to the Wells County 4-H Park in the 1960's by... Continue Reading →
Annex interior finished
Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped with the work day in October at the museum. Great progress was made on the paneling in the annex and the military exhibits were prepared for moving to their new exhibit area.
Tocsin School
Built in 1908, the Tocsin Graded School is located near Tocsin on 600E just north of U.S. 224. The structure is a great example of a restored school that now serves as a home. This is just one of many schools that are highlighted in the book, “The History of Wells County Schools 1837 –... Continue Reading →
Visit to the Past
Thank you to all of the volunteers who served as actors and speakers at the Craigville, My Town Talk and Oakland Cemetery Walk held in early October at the Wells County Historical Museum Annex. Some interesting stories and historical facts were shared about the Oakland Cemetery, Craigville, the railroad and community businesses and the families... Continue Reading →
Bluffton Street Fair
The banners are up so it must be time for the Bluffton Street! Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped design, build and participate in our 1st Place Float Entry in the Bluffton Street Fair Parade. The float turned out great and everyone seemed to have fun. Great job and thanks.
Wells County Historical Society and Museum 