Director

Betsy Lee

Betsy was born and raised on Palmetto Avenue in Bedford, where she now resides. Being the daughter of Dick Squire, founder of the museum, she was involved with the Museum from the beginning. A Bedford High School graduate, she raised two daughters and subsequently has 6 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. In 1980 she began working for the Bureau of Workers Compensation in Columbus and transferred to the Cleveland office allowing her to move back to Bedford. In September of 2004, she retired from Workers Compensation as a Claims Supervisor. She got involved in the Strawberry Festival, eventually becoming chair of the event. She became a Bedford Historical Society Trustee and became President of the Board. On July 1, 2022 she became Director.

“My father’s passion has become mine.”