Our
History
The Town of Bedford dates to the pre-Revolutionary War period with the purchase of land by twenty-two New England Puritans from the Tankiteke, a regional Native American tribe, in 1680..... more
Building Preservation
Bedford Historical
Society School House Bedford Free Library Historical Hall
Court House General Store Jackson House Lounsbery Building Post Office
Society School House Bedford Free Library Historical Hall
Court House General Store Jackson House Lounsbery Building Post Office
Our
Society
Founded in 1916, the Bedford Historical Society oversees the
care of seven historic buildings in the town of Bedford. These
landmarks include the School House, the Bedford Free Library, Historical Hall,
the General Store, the Jackson House, the Lounsbery Building, and the Post Office.
care of seven historic buildings in the town of Bedford. These
landmarks include the School House, the Bedford Free Library, Historical Hall,
the General Store, the Jackson House, the Lounsbery Building, and the Post Office.
The Historical Society assists the town of
Bedford in managing the Court
House and maintaining a museum on the Court House second floor.
House and maintaining a museum on the Court House second floor.
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Our
Mission
The Bedford Historical Society preserves and promotes
the history of Bedford, New York, by increasing awareness,
understanding, and appreciation of the founding and growth of Bedford.
The Historical Society:
Preserves, strenghtens, and fosters interest in the history of the Town of Bedford;
Identifies, documents, and preserves places and buildings of historical antiquarian interest within the Town;
Erects, maintains, and improves historical monuments, buildings, and natural landscapes to enhance the historic quality of the community;
Pursues, procures, and preserves objects of historical interest that relate to the natural, literary, artistic, and civil history of the Town of
Bedford;
Establishes, maintains, improves, and interprets collections of such objects and artifacts for public benefit through exhibits, educational and
outreach programs, and community events and initiatives;
Works in partnership with Town Boards to further the welfare and preservation of the historic character of the community;
the history of Bedford, New York, by increasing awareness,
understanding, and appreciation of the founding and growth of Bedford.
The Historical Society:
Preserves, strenghtens, and fosters interest in the history of the Town of Bedford;
Identifies, documents, and preserves places and buildings of historical antiquarian interest within the Town;
Erects, maintains, and improves historical monuments, buildings, and natural landscapes to enhance the historic quality of the community;
Pursues, procures, and preserves objects of historical interest that relate to the natural, literary, artistic, and civil history of the Town of
Bedford;
Establishes, maintains, improves, and interprets collections of such objects and artifacts for public benefit through exhibits, educational and
outreach programs, and community events and initiatives;
Works in partnership with Town Boards to further the welfare and preservation of the historic character of the community;
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Bedford Historical
Society Exhibits Collections Community Images
Past
Present Directory
Bedford Historical
Website
Bedford Historical
Society Exhibits Collections Community Images
Past
Present Directory
Bedford Historical
Website