Wells County Historical Society and Museum

Wells County Historical Society and Museum The Wells County Historical Society was founded in 1935 to preserve the rich heritage of Wells County and its residents — past and present.

Thank you to all of the visitors who voted for their favorite trees at the 2024 Christmas in the Mansion held in Decembe...
01/08/2025

Thank you to all of the visitors who voted for their favorite trees at the 2024 Christmas in the Mansion held in December. The First Place goes to tree #5, decorated by 2020 Custom Molded Plastics. Second Place is tree # 11 by Posy Pot, decorator Donna Anderson and Third Place tree is #19, decorated by Becky Behning. Thanks again to the public for attending the event. View all 29 trees that were in the event at the Wells County Historical Museum web page.

Today wraps up the "Christmas in the Mansion" at the Wells County Historical Museum.   You can still vote for your favor...
12/22/2024

Today wraps up the "Christmas in the Mansion" at the Wells County Historical Museum. You can still vote for your favorite tree for the peoples choice award while browsing the house and looking at the 29 trees. Hours today, Dec. 22 will be 2:00-5:30pm. Holiday music on the piano by Karen Carpenter will be featured 2:30-5:00pm. The museum is located four blocks west of the Courthouse at 420 W. Market Street in Bluffton. The event is free and open to the public. Various history books and Williamson ceramics and cards will be available for sale. This is the last chance to see the trees for 2024!

If your still looking for that unique gift, here are some ideas.  These painted cards are suitable for framing or how ab...
12/21/2024

If your still looking for that unique gift, here are some ideas. These painted cards are suitable for framing or how about a ceramic key chain. Two of the local history books that are available at the museum include "The History of Wells County Schools 1837-2022" and "Edward Bruce Williamson - Bluffton History". The museum will be open Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 21 and 22, 2:00 - 5:30pm for the final days of the "Christmas in the Mansion". The museum is located four blocks west of the Courthouse at 420 W. Market Street in Bluffton. The event is free and open to the public.

This is the final weekend for "Christmas in the Mansion" at the Wells County Historical Museum.  Enjoy browsing through ...
12/20/2024

This is the final weekend for "Christmas in the Mansion" at the Wells County Historical Museum. Enjoy browsing through the house viewing 29 decorated trees. Be sure to vote for your favorite tree for the peoples choice award. Dates and times include: Dec. 21 and 22, 2:00-5:30pm. Holiday music on the piano by Karen Carpenter will be featured on Sun. Dec. 22, 2:30-5:00pm. The museum is located four blocks west of the Courthouse at 420 W. Market Street in Bluffton. The event is free and open to the public. Various history books and Williamson ceramics and cards will be available for sale. Make plans to attend.

Some people may remember in their younger days, attending a church service, a carry-in dinner, wedding or maybe a funera...
12/19/2024

Some people may remember in their younger days, attending a church service, a carry-in dinner, wedding or maybe a funeral at Emmanuel Church located at 2115 N. 500 W. north of Rockford in Wells County. Like many country churches, as their membership declines, the followers combine with other churches leaving behind a building that will slowly begin to fall into disrepair and will eventually need to be torn down. That is the case for Emmanuel Church which is scheduled for demolition.

Many people over the weekend were able to view the restored "Perfect Harmony" which was the former St. Paul's Church loc...
12/17/2024

Many people over the weekend were able to view the restored "Perfect Harmony" which was the former St. Paul's Church located at 1621 W. 300 N. Bluffton in Rockcreek Township. Thank you to Tracy Hardesty-Goetz and Courtney Rohr-Tracey for hosting the event. They are looking forward to hosting a variety of events in the future.

Thank you to everyone who visited the museum this past weekend especially on Saturday during the Parlor City Christmas. ...
12/16/2024

Thank you to everyone who visited the museum this past weekend especially on Saturday during the Parlor City Christmas. Thanks also to the volunteers who made the cookies and treats and helped with hosting. Only one more weekend to see those 29 decorated trees and select your favorite. Those dates will be Dec. 21 and 22, 2:00 - 5:30pm. Holiday music on the piano will be featured on Sun. 22. Various history books and Williamson ceramics and cards will also be available for sale. The museum is located four blocks west of the Courthouse at 420 W. Market Street in Bluffton. The event is free and open to the public. Make plans to attend.

It is all about Santa Claus  today as the "Christmas in the Museum" continues at the Wells County Historical Museum.  Th...
12/15/2024

It is all about Santa Claus today as the "Christmas in the Museum" continues at the Wells County Historical Museum. The doors will be open on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 2:00 - 5:30pm with Santa meeting family and children, 2:00 - 4:00pm. The museum is located four blocks west of the Courthouse at 420 W. Market Street in Bluffton. The event is free and open to the public.

"Christmas in the Museum" continues today in Bluffton with the opportunity to vote on your favorite tree among the 29 de...
12/14/2024

"Christmas in the Museum" continues today in Bluffton with the opportunity to vote on your favorite tree among the 29 decorated trees, each to a different theme. Hours today, Sat. Dec. 14, during "The Parlor City Christmas" will be 10:00 am - 5:30p pm. The museum will be one of the stops for the free Christmas Trolley. Additional dates and times include: December 15, 21 and 22, 2:00 - 5:30pm. Santa will be visiting on Sun. Dec. 15, 2:00 - 4:00pm. Holiday music on the piano will be featured on Sat. Dec. 14 and Sun. 22 in the afternoon. Various history books and Williamson ceramics and cards will also be available for sale. The museum is located four blocks west of the Courthouse at 420 W. Market Street in Bluffton. The event is free and open to the public. Make plans to attend.

12/13/2024
"Christmas in the Museum" includes the opportunity to vote on your favorite tree among the 29 decorated trees, each to a...
12/12/2024

"Christmas in the Museum" includes the opportunity to vote on your favorite tree among the 29 decorated trees, each to a different theme. Hours this Sat. Dec. 14, during "The Parlor City Christmas" will be 10:00 am - 5:30p pm. The museum will be one of the stops for the free Christmas Trolley. Additional dates and times include: December 15, 21 and 22, 2:00 - 5:30pm. Santa will be visiting on Sun. Dec. 15, 2:00 - 4:00pm. Holiday music on the piano will be featured on Sat. Dec. 14 and Sun. 22. Various history books and Williamson ceramics and cards will also be available for sale. The museum is located four blocks west of the Courthouse at 420 W. Market Street in Bluffton. The event is free and open to the public. Make plans to attend.

Make plans to attend the Holiday Open House Celebration of the beautiful renovated church in the country known to many a...
12/11/2024

Make plans to attend the Holiday Open House Celebration of the beautiful renovated church in the country known to many as St. Paul's Church. The event will be held Saturday, December 14, 2:00pm-7:00pm and Sunday, December 15, 1:00pm-5:00pm. Tour the church built in 1880 and enjoy refreshments and the Christmas Spirit hosted by Tracy Hardesty-Goetz and Courtney Rohr-Tracey. The event is open to the public. The church is located at 1621 W. 300 N. Bluffton, Indiana.

Be sure to mark your calendar for Sunday, December 15th. That is when Santa Claus will be visiting the "Christmas in the...
12/10/2024

Be sure to mark your calendar for Sunday, December 15th. 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 county courthouse at 420 W. Market Street in Bluffton. The event is free and open to the p***c.

A Christmas gift idea to consider this year is one of the local history books that are available at the museum including...
12/07/2024

A Christmas gift idea to consider this year is one of the local history books that are available at the museum including the "The History of Wells County Schools 1837-2022", released last year. The "Christmas in the Mansion" continues this weekend at the Wells County Historical Museum. Be sure to check out all 29 decorated trees and vote on your favorite. Dates and times include: Dec. 7, and 8, 2:00 - 5:30pm. Dec.14, 10:00am - 5:30pm during Parlor City Christmas. December 15, 21 and 22, 2:00 - 5:30pm. Santa will be visiting on Sun. Dec. 15, 2:00 - 4:00pm. Holiday music on the piano will be featured on Sun. Dec. 8, Sat. 14 and Sun. 22. The museum is located four blocks west of the Courthouse at 420 W. Market Street in Bluffton. The event is free and open to the public. Create a holiday tradition by attending.

"Christmas in the Mansion" continues this weekend at the Wells County Historical Museum.  Enjoy browsing through the his...
12/06/2024

"Christmas in the Mansion" continues this 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: Dec. 7, and 8, 2:00 - 5:30pm. Dec.14, 10:00am - 5:30pm during Parlor City Christmas. December 15, 21 and 22, 2:00 - 5:30pm. Santa will be visiting on Sun. Dec. 15, 2:00 - 4:00pm. Holiday music on the piano will be featured on Sun. Dec. 8, Sat. 14 and Sun. 22. The museum is located four blocks west of the Courthouse at 420 W. Market Street in Bluffton. The event is free and open to the public. Various history books and Williamson ceramics and cards will be available for sale. Make plans to attend.

Enjoy the sounds of holiday music this weekend during the "Christmas in the Mansion" at the Wells County Historical Muse...
12/04/2024

Enjoy the sounds of holiday music this weekend 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. The museum is located just 4 blocks west of the county courthouse at 420 W. Market Street in Bluffton. The event is free and open to the p***c.

The Genealogy /Local History Club will meet Thursday, December 5, 5:00 to 6:30pm at the Wells County Public Library in B...
12/03/2024

The Genealogy /Local History Club will meet Thursday, December 5, 5:00 to 6:30pm at the Wells County Public Library in Bluffton. Participants can come with their questions and help each other learn new things and obtain a greater appreciation for local history and genealogy. You can bring a laptop or use one from the library if needed. Registration appreciated at www.wellscolibrary.org and click on Library Event Calendar and navigate to the date and event or call 260-824-1612.

"Christmas in the Mansion" begins this weekend at the Wells County Historical Museum.  Enjoy browsing through the histor...
11/29/2024

"Christmas in the Mansion" begins this 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 Parlor City Christmas. December 15, 21 and 22, 2:00 - 5:30pm. Santa will be visiting on Sun. Dec. 15, 2:00 - 4:00pm. Holiday music on the piano will be featured on Sunday afternoons, Dec. 8, 15 and 22. The museum is located four blocks west of the Courthouse at 420 W. Market Street in Bluffton. The event is free and open to the public. Various history books will be available for sale. Make plans to attend.

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420 W. Market Street
Bluffton, IN
46714

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