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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 2024


BI-ANNUAL BOARD MEETING WITH GUEST SPEAKER
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2024
2:00 PM

The Bedford County Historical Society will be holding its bi-annual board meeting that is open to the public on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 2:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the Bedford County Historical Society at 6441 Lincoln Highway, Bedford, PA. Light refreshments will be served.

Jon and Doreen Bartczak, owners of the Old Jail in Bedford, will be giving a presentation on their experiences of purchasing and owning an Old Jail.

We appreciate your support and encourage you to join us as membership and input is important to us. Please contact us at 814-623-2011 or bedfordhistory@embarqmail.com with any questions.


Bedford Jail


QUILT SHOW!

Entrance is in the back of the historical society building in Kinton's Knob Hall. We have lots of beautiful and unique quilts on display. You won't want to miss it!

The show runs until Sunday, October 13th. Hours are weekdays, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and weekends 10:00 am to 5:00. The final Sunday, October 13th, we will close at 4:00 pm at which time we will have the raffle drawing for the "Amish Medallion" quilt. You can purchase raffle tickets up until the close on October 13th.

See you at the Quilt Show!

QuiltRaffle


THE BEDFORD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
CALENDAR PHOTO CONTEST

The Bedford County Historical Society is accepting photographs for their 2025 calendar. Photos can be of anything having to do with Bedford County. Pictures can be old or new, black & white or color. They can feature people, places or objects. Thirteen pictures will be chosen. The contributors whose photographs are chosen for the calendar will receive a year`s membership to the society. Photos can be sent via USPS, email or hand delivered. If sending electronically, please put in .jpg format. Deadline for submission is September 30, 2024.

Call (814) 623-2011 for more information.


MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Sept. 7th at 2:00 pm

The Bedford County Historical Society will be holding its bi-annual board meeting that is open to the public on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 2:00 pm.

The meeting will be held at the Bedford County Historical Society at 6441 Lincoln Highway, Bedford, PA. Light refreshments will be served.

The Dutch Corner History Group will be giving a presentation on the history of Dutch Corner and their group.

We appreciate your support and encourage you to join us as your membership and input is important to us.

Please contact us at 814-623-2011 or bedfordhistory@embarqmail.com with any questions.


Used Book Sale for the Bedford Co. Historical Society

The Bedford County Historical Society will be having a used book sale on Tuesday, July 16th through Friday, July 19th 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and Saturday, July 20th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm located at 6441 Lincoln Highway, Bedford, PA.

Browse the sale during business hours at the historical society. Need something to do with the kids on a summer afternoon? Bring the kids and show them that history is fun. Each child will be given a free book about American history and a free American flag.

All proceeds benefit the Bedford County Historical Society. Call (814) 623-2011 for more information.


The Bedford County Historical Society is having a fundraiser. We have placed your pre-orders for delicious sandwiches and pizzas from Powerhouse Subs. PICK-UP AT THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY ON SATURDAY, JUNE 29TH at 10:30 am.

BBCHS_Cooking


Spring Tea


Mearkles Book


Duesenberg


Yard Sale


Civil War Objectors


Fort Cumberland

Fort Cumberland