WABASH, IN- As we kick off the new year, the Wabash County Museum invites the community to meet the Official Wabash County Historian, Alec Guenin, appointed by the Indiana Historical Society and the Indiana Historical Bureau.
Alec is serving the second year of his three-year term from 2025–2027 as the
county’s historian. Indiana County Historians are volunteers officially appointed by
the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) and the Indiana Historical Bureau (IHB) to
promote local history within their counties, connect individuals and organizations
with historical resources, encourage collaboration among local history groups, and
maintain active connections with statewide historical institutions.
Alec has been a full-time employee of the Wabash County Museum since August
2022 and is an avid researcher of Wabash County history. He completed archival
internships as both an undergraduate student at IPFW (History) and as a graduate
student at IUPUI (Library & Information Sciences). In addition to his work at the
Museum, Alec serves as president of the LaFontaine History Club and vice
president of the Paradise Spring Historical Park Board. He also authors the
Museum’s monthly newsletter, Second-Hand Stories, which explores unique and
often overlooked stories from Wabash County’s past.
As part of his work to share Wabash County’s history in engaging and accessible
ways, the Museum has launched a new TikTok series titled “Ask Alec.” Through this
series, Alec visits locations across Wabash County to highlight the history behind
familiar landmarks and places, bringing local history directly into the community.
“Alec represents a new generation of historians who are bringing rigorous research
together with public engagement,” says Teresa Galley, Executive Director of the
Wabash County Museum.
In recognition of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, the
Wabash County Museum plans to celebrate this historic milestone by highlighting
Alec Guenin, the Official Wabash County Historian, as well as sharing the work of
other local historians and history advocates through a special social media series
throughout the year. This initiative will showcase the many voices contributing to
the preservation and interpretation of Wabash County’s history.
Community members seeking information about Wabash County history may
contact Alec Guenin, Official Wabash County Historian, by email at
aguenin@wabashmuseum.org, by phone at 260.563.9070, or through the
Research Request section of the Museum’s website.
To support the Museum’s efforts to preserve and share Wabash County history,
please visit www.wabashmuseum.org/support or contact Teresa Galley at the
Museum.
