Bedford County Historical Society

BOARD MEMBER NOMINATIONS: BEDFORD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is seeking member nominations. The nominations must be of members in good standing. Names of potential nominations shall be submitted to the Chair of the Nomination Committee no later than 4:00pm on November 2, 2020. Nominations may be submitted by postal letter, postcard or email. The positions currently available and associated terms are as follows:... 4 positions of a 3 years term from 2021-2023 2 positions for a 1 year term from 2021-2022 Newly selected members will be announce at a later date! CONTACT: Gillian K. Leach (814) 623-2011 email [email protected]

Please help keep the Bedford County Historical Society open by sending in your dues and donations. We NEED your help to stay open!

The Bedford County Historical Society annual `Quilt Show` has been cancelled for the 2020 season. Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, we are unable to meet the states requirements for this year. We hope to see all of the Quilters and Visitors in October 2021. Regarding the Quilt Challenge for 2021, it is still undecided. Please check on our web site at a later date for more information.

Just in time for Christmas!!!! Preorders taken until September30th 2020.

*** Until September 17th 2020, the Bedford County Historical Society will be open, Monday thru Friday 9am until 4 pm for research. At this time none of our exhibits are open. Visitors will NOT be permitted to enter without a mask and will need to wear gloves to do any research. We are NOT providing these due to associated cost.... *** See more

Menu: Roast Pig, Filling/Stuffing, Gravy, Baked Beans, Coleslaw and Dessert. Tickets are sold out! Note: This year, because of Covid-19, we will not be having the Silent Auction in conjunction with the Pig Roast.

Make some time to see The Wall That Heals! Today The Wall will stand at the Bedford School District Track/Athletic Facility on 440 East Watson Street in Bedford.... Admission is Free so make sure to bring the whole family. All are invited to attend and the wall will be available for visitors for 24 hours a day until it closes on Sunday at 2 p.m. We hope you can come honor the veterans who lost their lives during the Vietnam War.

On July 14th at 10 a.m., a proclamation was held at the Bedford County Courthouse to honor all Vietnam Veterans and to declare July 20-26, 2020 as Vietnam Veter...ans Week in Bedford County. Jim Hartsock read the Proclamation declaring Vietnam Veterans Week in Bedford County, as the cousin of Robert Hartsock, a Medal of Honor recipient from Bedford County based on the lives he saved with his actions during the Vietnam War. During Vietnam Veterans Week, local Vietnam Veterans and their families, as well as the community, will have the opportunity to visit The Wall That Heals, a quarter-scale replica of the Vietnam Veteran Memorial in Washington D.C. The Wall will be available for viewing 24 hours a day from July 23rd to July 26th at 440 East Watson Street, Bedford, PA. All citizens of Bedford County and in surrounding counties are encouraged to visit The Wall That Heals to honor and say thank you to our Veterans for their service, and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. More information on The Wall That Heals Bedford County, including an exclusive video with interviews from local Vietnam Veterans, can be found on its Facebook page, or by visiting www.twthbedford2020.org. #BedfordPA #CentralPA #TheWallThatHeals #VietnamVeterans #VietnamWar

You can make donations through our website: http://www.bedfordpahistory.com/#

Yes please Donate . Let me know if you are willing to help. It sure would be a shame to let something so important to me and so many go by the wayside during these tough times . Even a small donation of cleaning supply's or copy paper ex. can make a difference . Thank you for your consideration .

Donate to the Bedford County Historical Society Greetings amidst the Covid-19 Pandemic and associated stay-at-home situation. As we face this uncertainty with anxiety and genuine concern, I encourage you to remember the Society. We have been closed since March 17. Although we are closed, our insurance, mortgage, and other obligations still need to be paid. You can take an active role in keeping the Society operating behind the scenes by giving as you are able. Your contributi...ons as always are greatly appreciated. Be diligent and exercise safe social practices when you must be in the public. My sincere regards, Randy Hillegass, President

The Society is closed until further notice from Governor Wolfe. Gillian K. Leach Executive Director, Bedford County Historical Society Stay home! Stay safe & stay well.

Due to COVID-19, the BCHS will be closed until further notice.