Current Events

The Wells Historical Society is selling tickets for its $2500 Cash Raffle. Tickets are 1 for $10 or 3 for $25. The drawing will be held at Old Home Days, August 8th, at 7 PM, and you do not need to be present to win. All proceeds will go towards updating and maintaining the Museum. If you’re interested in buying any tickets, please private message Shannon Kralovic on Facebook Messenger or e-mail me at shannonkralovic@yahoo.com. I accept cash, checks (please make checks payable to Wells Historical Society, Inc.), Apple Cash, PayPal, or Cash App. Please mail cash or checks to

 

Wells Historical Society, Inc.

Attn: Alice Megargle

PO Box 65

Wells, NY 12190

 

Tickets can also be purchased at The Hamilton Mercantile, Wells Edge Country Store,  and Uncle Carl's Coffee.

 

Thank you.

Wells Historical Society Christmas cards are 3 for $7, or 1 for $3. If anyone is interested in buying any, please e-mail Shannon Kralovic at shannonkralovic@yahoo.com or private message her on Facebook Messenger, or e-mail wellsnyhistoricalsociety.org.

Upcoming Events

1441 State Route 30

Wells, NY 12190

Wells Historical Society and Don Williams at Old Home Days

When: August 7th and 8th, 2026

Where: Community Hall

1382 State Route 30

Wells, NY 12190

 

Enjoy the following:

 

Wells Historical Society $2500 Cash Raffle

 

Friday, August 7th: 4-8 PM

Saturday, August 8th: 4-7 PM

 

✨Tickets will also be sold at the Wells Historical Society Museum on Saturday, August 8th, at 1 PM during the parade, and at 3 PM during Don Williams’ Wells Outlier presentation.

✨Tickets are 1 for $10 or 3 for $25.

✨Drawing is Saturday, August 8th, at 7 PM. Need not be present to win.

✨All proceeds will go towards updating and maintaining the Museum.

 

✨We will also be selling old Wells Central School yearbooks for $10-$25.

 

Town of Wells Historian’s Table

✨Converse with Town Historian, Pat Unterborn, and enjoy a collection of historic photos from Wells. Pat will also be joined by Town of Benson Historian, Lori Mead, to answer questions about the Daughters of the American Revolution.

 

Don Williams’ Table

✨Meet storied author of the Adirondacks, Don Williams, and choose from a vast variety of books from his impressive oeuvre.

 

Don Williams’ Wells Outlier Presentation

 

Saturday, August 8th: 3 PM

Wells Historical Society Museum

1430 State Route 30

Wells, NY 12190

 

Did you know Wells was once covered by ancient oceans? Travel back millions of years at The Wells Outlier! Join Don Williams—a prominent Adirondack historian, author, retired educator from Gloversville, and widely regarded as a "living Adirondack legend"—at the Wells Historical Society Museum on Saturday, August 8th at 3 PM.

 

Discover how Wells was once submerged beneath ancient seas. As the waters receded, they left behind a remarkable record of ancient sea life preserved in the shale—fossils that can still be found along our local rivers and streams today.

See actual fossils collected in Wells, explore the Museum's newest exhibit, and uncover the fascinating geologic history of our region. It's a fun and educational adventure for the whole family!

 

 

Photo credit: Fun Fair (Couple), Willsons Leicester (1930s)

Past Events

2026

Annual Strawberry Festival at the Methodist Church - June 27, 2026

The Wells Historical Society extends our heartfelt gratitude to our community for their ongoing support. Very special thanks goes to Glennice Morris and her dedicated team of Strawberry Festival contributors: Jim Schmieder, Pam Broiles, Edna Rew, Sue Summerfield, Sue Fryling, Nancy Livingston, Carol Wright, Lauren Pescatore, and Kathi Justino. Their hard work made the event a resounding success, contributing significantly to our yearly operational expenses. Thank you so very much, everyone.

Annual Baked Goods Sale at the Indoor Garage Sale - February 7, 2026

We would like to thank all of the amazing volunteers and community members who ensured the success of our Baked Goods Sale, and a very special thank you to Sharon Grisenthwaite for Chairing the event. 

Annual Pie Sale at the Wells Fish and Game Club Swap Meet - January 24, 2026

Thank you so much to everyone for their support at the Wells Historical Society Annual Pie Sale. And a very special thank you to Pam Broiles and everyone who volunteered and donated the pies.

2025

Pancake Breakfast - November 15, 2025

We would like to thank all of the wonderful volunteers and community members who made the Pancake Breakfast such a success. Thank you so very much as always for your continued support.

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.

 

Photo credit: Times Union

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.