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May 2026

  • 2026 Annual Membership Dinner

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    We warmly invite you to join us for a very special evening at this year’s Bedford Historical Society and Cultural Center’s Annual Membership Dinner. Our gathering has always been a time to celebrate the shared history that makes Bedford such a meaningful place and to vote on board trustees. This year, it will be something…

  • Speaker Series – Archibald Willard and The Spirit of ’76

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    Presented by Mary Manning , Western Reserve Historical Society. About this Event This program examines the life and legacy of Archibald Willard, the Bedford-born artist behind the iconic painting The Spirit of ’76. First exhibited during the nation’s Centennial celebration in 1875, the painting emerged as a powerful symbol of American patriotism, resilience, and unity.…

June 2026

  • 2026 Annual Bedford Strawberry Festival

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    Join us in historic Bedford for the annual Strawberry Festival, where we celebrate the strawberry in all of its forms. For years, Bedford has heralded the beginning of summer with our classic three-day-long Strawberry Festival. Music, food, crafters, and community come together for one sweet weekend. Come on by and enjoy some strawberries—fresh, in cocktails,…

July 2026

  • Christmas in July in Bedford Falls

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    There once was a place called Bedford Falls where a man named George Bailey was given the gift to see the contribution his life made on the town around him. Join us in revisiting this classic movie, It’s a Wonderful Life, on the Historic Square of Bedford who some say was the INSPIRATION for the…