Current Events

Wells Historical Society Christmas cards are now 3 for $9, or 1 for $3. If anyone is interested in buying any, please e-mail Sue Menke at sbmenke@me.com or private message her on Facebook Messenger, or e-mail wellsnyhistoricalsociety.org.

Upcoming Events

Past Events

2025

Don Williams - August 1 and 2, 2025

The Wells Historical Society beyond honored to again have had legendary Adirondack writer Don Williams to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Old Home Days, August 1st and 2nd, in the Community Hall. Don personally autograph his books that he had for sale, had historical photos of the Adirondacks on display, and talked with visitors.

 

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Bear Carving Raffle - August 2, 2025

Congratulations to Julia Puccia on winning the Wells Historical Society Bear Carving Raffle! Thank you so much to everyone who participated, Don Williams for drawing the winner, and Clay Earley and crew for helping to deliver the bear. We are so extraordinarily grateful to everyone for their support in our project for renovating the exterior of the Historical Society Museum and Annex. Thank you so much, everyone.

Annual Strawberry Festival at the Methodist Church - June 14, 2025

We would like to thank the following for another extraordinarily successful Wells Historical Society Annual Strawberry Festival: our wonderful community for their steadfast support; Joan Marsh for organizing the event; Marita Orr for providing the strawberries; Marita, Jim Schmieder, Nancy Livingston, Sue Summerfield, Sue Fryling, and Joanne and Ken Buyce for volunteering; Bev Peters for providing the biscuits; and the Methodist Church as always for letting us use their Fellowship Hall. Thank you so much, everyone. We are immensely grateful as always.

Pancake Breakfast at the Methodist Church - May 17, 2025

We would like to thank everyone who attended for their support. It is always extraordinarily appreciated.

Annual Baked Goods Sale at the Indoor Garage Sale - February 1, 2025

We would like to thank all of the wonderful volunteers and community members who made the Wells Historical Society Baked Goods Sale successful yesterday. As always, we are beyond grateful for your support of and commitment to our organization.

Annual Pie Sale at the Wells Fish and Game Swap Meet - January 11, 2025

We would like to thank all of the volunteers and community members who made yesterday's Annual Historical Society Pie Sale such a success. Proceeds will go towards painting the Museum. Thank you so much, everyone.

2024

Pancake Breakfast at the Methodist Church - October 12, 2024

The Wells Historical Society would like to thank everyone who made the pancake breakfast such a success. To all of the volunteers and our wonderful community, thank you so much for consistently supporting our organization.

Preserving Our Roots - August 2, 2024, 6 PM

Famed author and historian of the Adirondacks, Don Williams, attended Old Home Days again this year and gave a presentation entitled Preserving Our Roots in the Community Hall. 

ADK Motif Table Raffle - August 3, 2024

We would like to congratulate Janis Kralovic on winning the ADK Moif Table for the Wells Historical Society raffle. A little history about the table: It was created by Edgar Beaudin and donated by his family. Joan Marsh then refined and painted the table and chairs with the participation of Sharon Grisenthwaite, who restored one of the chairs. Thank you so much to everyone who participated in and ensured the wonderful success of this event. And, as always, we would like to give a special thanks to Don Williams and his family for their generosity and unwavering support of our organization.

Annual Strawberry Festival at the Methodist Church - June 8, 2024

The Wells Historical Society would like to thank the following for making our Annual Strawberry Festival such an extraordinary success: our wonderful community for their attendance and support; Joan Marsh for chairing the committee; Nancy Livingston, Carol Wright, Marita Orr, Sue Summerfield, Barb Condon, Alice Megargle, and Joanne Buyce for all of their hard work at the event; Bev Peters for providing the biscuits for the strawberry shortcake; Marita Orr for donating the strawberry plants; Pam Broiles and Shannon Kralovic (on behalf of Pat Unterborn) for advertising; the Methodist Church for letting us use their Fellowship Hall as always; and Stewart's Shops for again very generously donating the ice cream and whipped cream. Thank you so much, everyone. We are always beyond grateful for your continued support in ensuring the success of our organization and Museum.

Pancake Breakfast at the Methodist Church - May 18, 2024

Thank you so much to our amazing volunteers and community who made this event such a success. We thank you all so very much for your support.

Annual Pie Sale at the Wells Fish and Game Swap Meet - January 13, 2024

$479 in pies were sold.

2023

Old Home Days Booth in the Community Hall - August 4-5, 2023

Historical memorabilia was provided, and fundraising efforts included a $2,500 Cash Raffle and an Adirondack Chair Raffle celebrating the 120th anniversary of the invention.

Annual Strawberry Shortcake Festival at the Methodist Church - June 10, 2023

Strawberry shortcake as well as strawberry plants were available for sale.

Annual Pie Sale at the Wells Fish and Game Club Swap Meet - January 14, 2023

Over $500 in pies were sold.