Our Board of Directors

The Bedford Historical Society is governed by a Board of Directors whose members are elected by the general membership at its Annual Meeting .  Members of the Board serve terms of three years and officers are elected annually by the Board. The Board meets quarterly, usually on the second Monday of the month.  The bylaws of the organization are available on request.

  • Peter Hennessy, Vice President

  • Schuyler Perry, Treasurer

  • Chris Pachios

  • Phoebe Polk

  • Michelle St. John

  • Eliah Seton

  • Cutler Whitman

  • Leslie Wortmann

  • John J. Stockbridge, Town Historian

  • Anna Kenoff, President

  • Shawn Carmody, Treasurer

  • Katherine Gage Boulud

  • Christina Bresani

  • Jen Button

  • Tracy Fauver

  • Alex Hamer

  • Alexandra Lawrence

  • Forrest Mas

  • Samantha O’Brien


    Our Staff

Liz Hallock, Executive Director - joined the Bedford Historical Society in July, 2024 after nine years at Rippowam Cisqua School where she served in both advancement and admissions roles, contributing significantly to the school's development and enrollment. Liz has worked in advertising sales at both the Wall Street Journal and The Business Journals. She graduated from Bucknell University, and grew up on the Jersey shore in Rumson.

“I’m excited to join the Bedford Historical Society and feel this new role is a wonderful opportunity to engage with, and contribute to, the community that has played such a significant part in my family's life.” Liz and her husband Peter, a lifelong Bedford resident, are active in the community and are raising their three children here.

Sophia Bernier, Director - in witness protection and unable to divulge personal information. Future plans include quenching wanderlust.

Richard Carpino, Properties Manager - the original fixer.

Evelyne (Lynn) Ryan, Consultant - the OG ED, Lynn is now pursuing a life of time and working on various historical projects.