By BARBARA 

BARBIERI

The Wells County Historical Society’s “Christmas in the Mansion” is now accepting guests to view the decorated Christmas trees at the Historical Museum on Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 17th.

Holiday decorations in the front window of the Wells County Historical Society were arranged for by Cindy Hedges. (Photos by Barbara Barbieri)

Historical Society members will be hosting from 2 to 6 p.m. both days. There is no admission charge, however donations are gratefully accepted at the refreshment table in the dining room.

Businesses and individuals have decorated the 30 trees located on three floors of the museum. The front window and lobby area were decorated by Cindy Hedges and the candle lights in all of the museum’s windows were installed by Melanie Durr. Garlands on the grand stairway were added by Becky Behning and Marcia Hotopp added garlands to the Parlor Archway.

Klarksen Ley, at right, was checking out the cookie refreshments at “Christmas in the Mansion” Saturday afternoon along with his grandmother Annette Kistler. Kistler often is at the museum as she is the museum’s housekeeper.

Main Floor Decorators

Medical room window: Tammie Imel: Medical Room: Antique Engine Rebuilding

West room: 20/20 Custom Molded Plastics; History of Wells County Schools, A Perfect Blend, Nancy & Steve Wagner and Jen Sturgeon (display case)

Hall of Fame: 1913-2003 Flood of Wabash River

Deam Room: Tiny Barclay, Let’s get Lit and Carolina Style 

Back Hallway: Marcia Hotopp and Barbie Tree (ornaments from Bargain Hut)

Parlor: Appalachian Christmas and Dining Room: Posy Pot (Donna Anderson)

Lower Level

Library: (Celia Behning),  Post Office Safe: Markle Antique Mall, Basement Landing: Brandy Stonczek,  Williamson tree: Alan Daugherty, Basement Bank: Genalogy Society, General Store: Kroger’s Robin Lane, Kitchen: Penguin’s on Parade, Pat Wall and Cindy Hedges.

Second Floor

North window: Bargain Hut; Top of Stairs: Wells County Public Library; Doorway: Psi Iota Xi; Children’s Bedroom: LeRee Gompert & Evelyn Best

Hours on Saturday, Dec. 9th will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., during Parlor City Christmas. The Trolley also will make stops at the Museum.