Events

Anna Mary Robertson Moses, better known as Grandma Moses, began her painting career in her 70’s and was “discovered” at age 78. Over the next two decades she became an American icon creating over 1,600 registered paintings of the landscape she knew so long ago. She visited her Ohio cousins in 1941, visiting with Daniel…

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:…

Hear the stories of former Bedford residents who now call Bedford Cemetery their “home”! Business leaders, civil servants and the random ne’er-do-wells roam the grounds of the cemetery this night to share their tales of adventure and woe. Groups will leave for the lantern tour every 20 minutes from 5pm-8pm. Tickets are $20 and can…

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…