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The mission of the Bedford County Historical Society is to preserve, protect and document the history of Bedford County for future generations, as well as educate the public concerning the same.



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Previous Events of BCHS Held in 2025


The Bedford County Historical Society
To Hold Indoor Yard Sale Fundraiser

The Bedford County Historical Society will be holding an indoor yard sale in the second story of the Bedford County Historical Society, 6441 Lincoln Hwy, Bedford, on Friday, February 21, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and Saturday, February 22, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Doors open both days at 9:00 am.

Please bring your gently used items to the historical society beginning Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 9:00 am during regular business hours. The Society is open from Tuesday through Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Donations accepted until Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 12:00 pm. No clothing please! All proceeds from the yard sale benefit the Bedford County Historical Society. If you have questions, please contact the Society at 814-623-2011 or email bedfordhistory@embarqmail.com

Yard Sale


THE BEDFORD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS:
`FRONTIER HOMESTEADING IN THE 18TH & 19TH CENTURY`

The Bedford County Historical society, will be presenting `Frontier Homesteading in the 18th & 19th Century` given by Phil Brambley. Brambley's interest includes the field of genealogy. He has also studied the history of Bedford and Fulton counties. He excelled as a Civil War re-enactor for 20+ years. He is quite skilled with blacksmithing and turning [lathe]. Through reading, research and the actual hands-on experience, Mr. Brambley has acquired a vast amount of knowledge of the 18th and 19th century.

The event will be held Saturday, January 18th at 2:00 pm upstairs at the Hall at Kinton`s Knob, 6441 Lincoln Hwy, Bedford, PA. This free event is open to the public.

In the event of a forecast of inclement weather, please call the Bedford County Historical Society at 814-623-2011 on Friday, January 17th for further updates.

Brambley