Events

Presented by Kit Whipple, author of “Cleveland’s Colorful Characters” The Bedford Historical Society and the City of Bedford invite you to explore the remarkable and often overlooked history of Camp Cleveland, the largest Civil War training ground in Ohio.  Located in what is today Cleveland’s Tremont neighborhood, Camp Cleveland played a critical role in the…

Join the Bedford Historical Society and the Ohio History Connection on Saturday, September 12, 2026, when the doors of the Dunham House will open allowing you to take a peek at life in Bedford in the 1830’s. Clarissa Dunham will greet you and take you on a tour of the rooms while sharing the story…

If you’ve lived your whole life in Bedford, you might be an OTBR or “Old Time Bedford Resident”!  Join OTBR, Bret Johnson as he shares stories of people who called Bedford home.  This lighthearted journey will give you a peek into some of the folks who have brought fun, passion and commitment to our town:…

Did you know that this holiday classic was an expensive box office flop when it premiered in 1946?   Join us as Carl Quatraro takes you behind the scenes of the making of this traditional holiday movie from idea to movie production to Christmas cult classic. Carl Quatraro has been speaking as a lecturer and teacher…