Wellington Historical Society

11/03/2026

Make your voice heard!

11/01/2026

10/31/2026

🎃 Happy Halloween! 👻 The modern holiday evolved from the Celtic festival of Samhain where people lit fires and wore costumes to keep ghosts away.

Wishing everyone a spooky night filled with more treats than tricks. Stay safe and enjoy the candy! 🍬 What's everyone dressing up as this year?

10/23/2026

It was a full house for trivia last Wednesday at Village Music where host Bob Reyers tested the audience's knowledge of Wellington's history.

10/19/2026

Come out Wednesday night to test your knowledge of Wellington and general trivia!

10/14/2026

Watch the Town-Crier for upcoming articles including one about former Cobblestones restaurant owner, Dennis Witkowski.

Plan to attend Trivia Night on Wednesday, October 21st, 7 p.m., at Village Music Cafe. Test your knowledge of general trivia and Wellington history, hosted by Bob Ryers. Enjoy b**r, w**e and pizza and perhaps win a prize!

Check out the new oral histories on our YouTube channel or on our website, wellingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

10/12/2026

Columbus Day is a U.S. federal holiday that commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas on October 12, 1492. President Franklin Roosevelt made it a national holiday in 1937 following advocacy by the Knights of Columbus.

10/12/2026

Indigenous People's Day celebrates and honors Native Americans and commemorates their rich histories and diverse cultures. It began as a counter-celebration held on the same day as Columbus Day which honors Italian explorer Christopher Columbus. It is celebrated as an alternative to Columbus Day, citing the lasting harm Indigenous tribes suffered due to Columbus's contributions to the European colonization of the Americas.

09/25/2026

Sukkot, the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles, begins at sundown today and ends at nightfall on Friday, October 2. This joyous seven-day festival commemorates the autumn harvest and the 40-year journey of the Israelites through the desert.