At the February 11, 2026 meeting of the Bluffton Historical Society, members joked about wanting to be cool, hip and edgy. Again. Sounds like a reminder to check out the Bluffton Forever treasure trove of cool happenings, including the days when the Bluffton Sportsmen took on the Buckeye Coaches in a 1948 fundraiser benefit basketball game. Tickets were just 50 cents and players wore short shorts. At the next meeting on Wednesday, March 11, members will vote on modification

Bluffton Ohio Historical Society 2026 Membership Renewal Thank you to all who support the mission of the Bluffton Ohio Historical Society! Your membership helps us preserve and share Bluffton’s history. Please renew for 2026 by completing the form in our pamphlet or online HERE  by the end of February. Please share the attached pamphlet with a friend to help our 2026 goal of boosting membership to over 100. See you at our 2026 events: Bluffton History Show ’n Tells - communit

Join Bluffton Ohio Historical Society members and local history enthusiasts at the Wednesday, January 14 meeting at the 1899 Depot at Buckeye Lake. Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. President Ron Epp limits business discussions to one hour, followed by show and tell. Members have received minutes and financials by email. Join us to find out what's in the works for 2026! Below: A colorized photo of workers at the Arras Cream Separator factory, now the location of the Et Cetera Shop