The Wells County Historical Society would like to thank all of the individuals and businesses who contributed to making the 2025 “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 volunteers... Continue Reading →
More Trees from Christmas in the Mansion
Here are more trees (#'s 19 - 37) that were on display at the Christmas in the Mansion. Be sure to check them out. Tree # 19 - Niche in the Back Hallway to Basement. Blue Poppy Designs by Tamara Tyree & Teresa Beck. Tree # 20 - Back Hallway Display Display Case Ledges. TJ's... Continue Reading →
Plans set for Christmas in the Mansion
It is that time of year and the plans are all set for the 2025 “Christmas in the Mansion” at the Wells County Historical Museum. Enjoy browsing through the historic mansion and viewing the 34 decorated trees, each to a different theme. You can even vote on your favorite tree. Weekend dates and times include:... Continue Reading →
The Winning Trees Are ….
Thank you to all of the visitors who voted for their favorites trees at the 2024 Christmas in the Mansion recently held over four weekends in December. The First Place goes to tree #5, located in the first floor, West Room, north corner and was decorated by 2020 Custom Molded Plastics. The Second Place was... Continue Reading →
Christmas in the Mansion 2024
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 →
A Holiday Tradition: “Christmas in the Mansion”
"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 Holiday Music at the Mansion
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 →
Santa to Visit the Mansion
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 →
A visit from Santa
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.
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 →