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How Dillinger robbed a Bluffton bank
Free event hosted by Bluffton Ohio Historical Society On Saturday, October 10, at 11:55 a.m., the Bluffton Ohio Historical Society (BOHS) will reenact the moment when John Dillinger walked into Citizens National Bank on August 14, 1933 and stole $2,100. The historically accurate…

Invitation to Sept 15 Bluffton Lions program with Dr. William H. Kose
Events FROM THE BLUFFTON LIONS CLUB__William H. Kose, MD, JD, will speak to members of the Bluffton Lions Club at noon on September 15 about cancer and new methods of identification and treatment. This program is open to the public.

Sept. 12 Open Doors offers sneak peek at future Bluffton museum space
9:00-11:00 a.m. Open House Memberships, sponsors, donations needed to create museum By Paula Pyzik Scott The Bluffton Ohio Historical Society (BOHS) is among 300 entities taking part in Open Doors, a state-wide celebration of Ohio history, heritage and preservation. BOHS will…
It's time for Fall Storytime at the Bluffton Public Library
Bluffton Public Library FROM FACEBOOK__The Bluffton Public Library kicked off its Fall Storytime on Wednesday, September 9. Storytime continues every Wednesday until November 18. Storytime begins at 10:00 a.m. for those under 3 years old and 10:45 a.m. for Pre-K (3-5 year olds).…

Schumacher Homestead plans a farm full of Fall Fest activities
FROM THE SWISS COMMUNITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY__The public is invited to the Schumacher Homestead during the Bluffton Fall Festival on Saturday, September 26 from 10:00-3:00. The new Heritage Center will be open with demonstrators and exhibits, and the farmhouse, workshop, summer…

Bluffton Historical meets Sept. 9 at the 1899 Depot
Events MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton Ohio Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, September 9 at the 1899 Depot (Bluffton Sportsmen's Club). The public is invited to attend the 7:00 p.m. meeting. Items to be discussed include the Museum Building Campaign, the…

Bluffton Ohio Historical Society takes part in Ohio Open Doors, Sept. 12
Events MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton Ohio Historical Society (BOHS) will open the doors of the two Gary Kirtland buildings to celebrate their purchase for a new BOHS museum on Saturday, September 12 from 9-11:00 a.m. Located at 302 and 314 North Main Street in Bluffton, Ohio, you…