We Bring Bedford, Ohio History to Life - The Bedford Historical Society

1832 Hezekiah Dunham House

The Hezekiah Dunham House is a brick Georgian mansion built by one of Bedford’s early settlers. The house was restored mainly by volunteer labor in…
1874 Town Hall

The 1874 Town Hall is located on Bedford Public Square at 30 South Park (Squire Place). The three story brick building is constructed in the…
1882 Wheeling & Lake Erie Train Depot

A 1920s passenger station is on display inside the historic depot. The depot is owned by the City of Bedford and the Society operates the…
1892 Old Baptist Church

The Late Gothic Revival style building has an interior Akron Plan design. Jacob Snyder was the architect of this popular design inspired by the Protestant…

Notes From the Director Winter 2018

Rungs from the Director’s Chair by Elmer C Schulz Once more unto the breech!… A well-known coach was once asked, “How much does college football
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Notes From the Director Autumn 2018

Rungs from the Director’s Chair by Elmer C Schulz “They went to sea in a Sieve, they did, In a Sieve they went to sea:
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Notes From the Director Summer 2018

Rungs from the Director’s Chair by Elmer Schulz If you are a dreamer, come in. If you are a dreamer, a wisher, a liar, a
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Notes From the Director Spring 2018

Rungs from the Director’s Chair by Elmer Schulz “Brick by brick, my fellow citizens, brick by brick.” I recently recalled this quote, not from a
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Anyone interested in history Americana-style will appreciate the wonderful collection of books and memorabilia at the Bedford Historical Society.
David R. Kenney
My grandfather, Frederick B. Morris was Bedford’s financial officer for years. When he retired, his desk was placed in the Historical Society building and they have used it all these years. So a part of my family is in that building. There is also a great display there on Richard Sedlon who lived behind my grandparents and used to have a beautiful back yard of ornate bird houses.
Linda Wozniak
As a former Walker China employee, visiting the Bedford Historical Society Museum brings back fond memories. I still remember patterns and plates displayed there from restaurants.
Frank Houdek
There’s so much history in that one building that there needs to be a book written about all of it! Every nook and cranny is filled with Bedford’s amazing history!
Darlene Gentile

The Bedford Historical Society & Museum wishes to thank our members, guests, and patrons for a wonderful year. We will be CLOSED to the public from Sunday, December 15 through Monday, February 3. We will reopen, as is our custom, on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. See you all then and Happy Holidays!