Bedford Historical Society

Bedford Historical Society The Historical Society was founded in 1955 to collect, preserve and interpret the history of Bedford,

We are a member of the American Association of Museums, The Ohio Association of Historical Societies and Museums, The Ohio Historical Society, The National Trust and the Northeast Ohio Inter-Museum Council. The holdings of the Bedford Historical Society are listed with the Library of Congress in Washington DC. Archival information is available to researchers locally, nationally and internationally

. All of the Bedford Historical Society buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

1874 Town Hall; contains exhibits, archives, genealogies and a 12,000 volume library
1832 Hezekiah Dunham House; restored to reflect three critical periods of occupancy.

1892 Old Baptist Church; late Gothic Revival with a restored sanctuary. Also known as the Community Building, the lower level is modernized and available for rental. Additionally;
A 1920s era Passenger Station is on view in the 1882 Wheeling & Lake Erie train depot.

08/27/2026

We have a lot of hometown heroes here in Bedford and after the devastating hail storm, a number of them banded together to show their Bedford hometown love! Thank you to everyone on this video. Thank you to Jack Dragga for his incredible skills and Tim Taylor for his great narration. I love my hometown of Bedford Ohio!
"Believe in Bedford where a wonderful life begins for all."

Join us for Ohio Open Doors at the Hezekiah Dunham House for a look at life in early Bedford Township. All details are b...
08/19/2026

Join us for Ohio Open Doors at the Hezekiah Dunham House for a look at life in early Bedford Township. All details are below. Any questions please call the Bedford Historical Society at 440.232.0796.
"Believe in Bedford where a wonderful life begins for all."

Ever admire the beautiful primitive paintings by Grandma Moses? Come find out about her life and her paintings as part o...
08/19/2026

Ever admire the beautiful primitive paintings by Grandma Moses? Come find out about her life and her paintings as part of America 250. Please note that this series is at the Community Center at the Old Church on the Square. All details are below πŸ‘‡πŸ».
"Believe in Bedford where a wonderful life begins for all."

Just a reminder folks! Friday night Speaker Series at Ellenwood Recreation Center. All details are below πŸ‘‡πŸ»."Believe in ...
08/13/2026

Just a reminder folks! Friday night Speaker Series at Ellenwood Recreation Center. All details are below πŸ‘‡πŸ».
"Believe in Bedford where a wonderful life begins for all."

Don't forget! It's the Annual Bedford Historical Society Flea Market, August 8th on Bedford Commons. Clean out your atti...
07/21/2026

Don't forget! It's the Annual Bedford Historical Society Flea Market, August 8th on Bedford Commons. Clean out your attic, garage, basement and anything else that might need cleaning out and buy a table and turn it into cash. Don't feel like selling it? Donate it to The Bedford Historical Society and we'll sell it with all proceeds going to the Historical Society. All information is below πŸ‘‡πŸ»
"Believe in Bedford where a wonderful life begins for all."

Just a reminder for August's Speaker Series. Very interesting piece of local history not to be missed. Please note the s...
07/21/2026

Just a reminder for August's Speaker Series. Very interesting piece of local history not to be missed. Please note the series will be located at Ellenwood Recreation Center. See you there πŸ˜€
"Believe in Bedford where a wonderful life begins for all."

07/16/2026
Come for some great ribs and music and take a tour of the Bedford Historical Society!"Believe in Bedford where a wonderf...
07/16/2026

Come for some great ribs and music and take a tour of the Bedford Historical Society!
"Believe in Bedford where a wonderful life begins for all."

How fun was this? Loads!
07/14/2026

How fun was this? Loads!

In honor of the federal holiday of the Fourth of July, The Bedford Historical Society will be closed Friday July 3rd. Be...
07/02/2026

In honor of the federal holiday of the Fourth of July, The Bedford Historical Society will be closed Friday July 3rd. Be safe and enjoy the holiday weekend!
"Believe in Bedford where a wonderful life begins for all."

Address

30 S Park Street
Bedford, OH
44146

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+14402320796

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