Historical society shares museum planning with Sen. Manchester

The capital campaign committee of the Bluffton Ohio Historical Society shared their plans for a Bluffton, Ohio museum with State Senator Susan Manchester (District 12). Pictured (L-R) with Manchester are Ron Epp, Steve Simon, Dan Groman, Clair Winebar and Greg Ring. The March 18 meeting was held at the 1899 Depot at Buckeye Lake (a.k.a. Bluffton Sportsmens Club), which is now managed by the historical society.

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March 18 Show 'N Tell at the 1899 Depot

Join us at the 1899 Depot at 405 N. Spring St. (a.k.a. the Bluffton Sportsmen's Club The Bluffton Ohio Historical Society is inviting history buffs to bring items of local interest to a March 18 Show 'N Tell event--and to spread the word. We're interested in all kinds of items, from ephemera (stuff that usually gets thrown away) to locally made products and household items. This event will be held at the 1899 Depot at Buckeye Lake at 7:00 p.m. To assist organizers, you can R

Feb 26

When we were cool: 1948 basketball fundraiser

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

Feb 12