The Wells County Historical Museum is excited to host the "Local History Series" this Spring season as a part of the Bluffton Parks Department's Senior Snippets Program which is held at various locations and on a variety of interesting topics. Space is limited with some sessions, so make plans and call 824-6069 or e-mail events@blufftonindiana.gov... 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 →
Where will you be when history is made on April 8th? As you can see by this map courtesy of Butler University-Holcomb Observatory in Indianapolis, it has been many years since Indiana (some parts of the state longer than others) has experienced a Total Solar Eclipse. Our next nearby Total Solar Eclipse will occur on... Continue Reading →
Chris Youngberg, niece of local artist, Harry Lindstrand (1909-1987) is shown here (on the left) holding a Lindstrand painting along with Connie Brubaker, Vice President of the Wells County Historical Society. One of the new exhibits being planned this year is a collection of local artist, Harry Lindstrand's paintings and drawings. We are asking people... Continue Reading →
Spring is really here because it is time for the Wells County Historical Society's Spring Meeting and Dinner on Monday, April 22, 5:30pm at the Wells County Public Library, Bluffton. County Historian, Jim Sturgeon will speak on "Bridges of Wells County." Meal cost is $18 with reservations due by April 15. Call 260-827-0117. Make plans... 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 →
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.
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 →
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.
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 →
Wells County Historical Society and Museum 