Women in the American Revolution

with Historian, Author, Professor & Editor Holly A. Mayer

Historical Society Business, Refreshments, Talk and Q&A

Professor Holly A. Mayer explores the diverse and crucial roles women played in the Revolutionary War and examines how their experiences directly impacted the war's outcome through actions like espionage, nursing, and even combat, while also shaping the changing roles of women in the new nation. 

6:30 Refreshments ~ 7:00 BHS Business ~ 7:15 Talk and Q&A

Or call us at 914.234.9751 - $25/person includes refreshments and event.

Sorry - SOLD OUT!

The Town of Bedford’s Tavern Night is sold out. Other fun events coming though!

REV250 Commemorations Kick Off

Visit the Town of Bedford’s website for more info and tickets

FEZZIWIGS

Join us as we celebrate the kindness and generosity of our community

Refreshments, Snacks, Music & Friendship for All at the 1787 Court House

The Architecture of Mott B. Schmidt - Talk and Trip

TICKETS ON SALE AT THE DOOR. WALK INS WELCOME

Join us for Valentine's Bingo! Tickets include pizza, popcorn, prizes plus kid and adult refreshments. Family tickets include adults and children. You can park in the public lot in front of St. Patrick's Church and there will be a crossing guard available to help.

The Society reserves the right to use any photos or videos taken at our events in our promotional materials or publications.

All proceeds benefit the Sociey’s Properties Preservation Fund.

There is no refund on tickets or tables.

After 28+ years working for the Bedford Historical Society, Executive Lynn Ryan is retiring! Please join us as we celebrate the growth and changes at the Society under her leadership.

If you have photos and/or memories you’d like to share, please send to info@bhsny.org. Thank you!

House Tour with Lunch & Lecture SOLD OUT. You can still purchase tickets to the Tour only.

Tour select houses in and around the Village representing “The Collected Home.” In addition to their historical and architectural significance, these homes offer the added interest of curated collections including antiques, art and objects of design. The 1787 Court House & Museum will also be open featuring objects of interest from Bedford’s past.

• Noon to 1pm - Lunch & Panel Discussion at Historical Hall

• 1pm to 4pm - House Tour

Tickets available for House Tour only starting at $125

Walk Ins Welcome Tonight!

Join us for a panel discussion on the evolution of Bedford as a town and community including thoughts on where we are headed. With panelists:

• Ellen Calves, Supervisor, Town of Bedford

• Jesica Youngblood, Director of Planning, Town of Bedford

• Clayton Rose, Chair, Bedford Village Historic District Review

• Brett Cameron, President, Bedford Village Business Association

• Lynn Ryan, Executive Director, Bedford Historical Society

6:30pm Refreshments & Mingle - 6:45pm BHS Business - 7:00pm Panel Discussion w/ Q&A

Join us on the 1787 Court House porch with your family for warm cider & candy canes

toasty $5 Fezziwigs cocktails inside the Court House for adults

Purchase tickets & books HERE

TODAY’S TOUR IS CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE 1787 COURT HOUSE & BEDFORD MUSEUM WILL BE OPEN NOON - 3PM FOR TOURS.

Step back in time and tour Bedford Village like a Colonial. Meet Lynn Ryan, the Society's Executive Director on the Green at 11am and learn about Bedford's storied past as you walk through the Village. Stops include the 1829 one-room School House and 1787 Court House & Bedford Museum.

Free to Historical Society members, $10 for non-members and $25 for non-member families. Visit our website for tickets or call us at 914-234-9751 for information.

RSVPs necessary to ensure we have enough participation for a tour. Thank you!

Join Us for Hoppfest ‘23 - Tix on Sale at the Door

How to Hoppfest Tonight:

TIMING:

6:30 : Doors Open – Official Start of Hoppfest

6:30 – 7:30 : Trunk Blue Grass Band on The Green

7:30 – 9:30  : Doghouse on the Stage

HELPFUL INFO:

• Ticket – If you bought a ticket, we’ll have your name at the door. We don’t send physical tickets (saving the trees!)

• At Check-In you’ll receive a wrist band which is your ticket to beer, wine, water, non-alcoholic punch, pretzels, bourbon tastings, live music, cornhole and free donuts at Glazed & Confused

• If you want to enjoy the Food Trucks, Cash is King (there is cell service on the Green but you never know!)  -  Pizza Luca  (pizza), Latta Meat & Sweets (bbq), Big Fish  (seafood) will be at the Green

• Parking is behind and in front of St. Patrick’s Church or down Court Road or any of the usual spots. THERE IS NO PARKING AT THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH as they are having an event and need their parking

• Weather forecast looks dry-ish (fingers crossed) but cool. We’ll have firepits but a cozy sweater or coat and water-proof shoes will feel nice (the Green is squishy!)

POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER

We apologize for the change! Please call us for a tour or sign up for the October Tour. Thanks.

Step back in time and tour Bedford Village like a Colonial. Meet Lynn Ryan, the Society's Executive Director on the Green at 11am and learn about Bedford's storied past as you walk through the Village. Stops include the 1829 one-room School House and 1787 Court House & Bedford Museum.

Free to Historical Society members, $10 for non-members and $25 for non-member families. Visit our website for tickets or call us at 914-234-9751 for information.

RSVPs necessary to ensure we have enough participation for a tour. Thank you!

Show your Historical Society pride and march with us in the Memorial Day parade. After the Ceremony on the Green, come to the 1829 School House for games, lessons with the School Marm & free ice cream compliments of our Board!

RSVPs have ended but Historical Society members can come by for a tour between 11am - 1:30pm. Text 914-419-3950 with questions today, Sunday, 3/12.

Join Us for Family Fun

with Pizza, Popcorn & Prizes at Historical Hall

You can purchase your tickets at the door tonight

All children must be accompanied by an adult please!

A fun scavenger hunt through our storied past!

Search, solve and discover in historic Bedford Village! Start your hunt at The Bedford Store, 612 Old Post Road, then follow the clues and finish at a nearby top secret location for cider, doughnuts and tours.

Meet at The Bedford Store to start your hunt - 612 Old Post Road

TICKETS AT THE BEDFORD STORE - WALK-INS WELCOME - $10 per child / $25/family

PARKING INFO:

Unlimited parking in front of St. Patrick’s Church in the public parking lot. Limited parking behind Bedford Presbyterian Church and on Court Road. Most parking spots in the Village have a 1 hour limit. . . beware the dreaded parking ticket!