Bessemer Area Historical Society

Bessemer Area Historical Society The purpose of this non-profit organization is to promote and preserve the history of the Bessemer area.

Golf in Bessemer 1931
06/05/2026

Golf in Bessemer 1931

As Marty's marches in the nation’s Memorial Day Parade during the 250th anniversary of the United States, it’s a fitting...
05/26/2026

As Marty's marches in the nation’s Memorial Day Parade during the 250th anniversary of the United States, it’s a fitting time to reflect on the deep military history of Bessemer.

Like many communities across the nation, Bessemer formed its American Legion post in the aftermath of World War I. The post was named in honor of Corporal Peter Gedda, the first Bessemer soldier killed in action during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive.

When Gedda’s body returned home, the community gathered to honor his sacrifice with a funeral procession and burial at Hillcrest Cemetery. His family later commissioned a striking monument that still stands today beside the graves of his parents, Battista and Caroline Gedda — a Gold Star Mother whose sacrifice was deeply felt throughout the community.

More than a century later, Bessemer’s legacy of service and remembrance continues to be carried proudly onto the national stage.

Go Go Marty's!

The Bessemer Area Historical Society will be open this weekend Saturday May 23 and Sunday May 24 1-4 PM.
05/23/2026

The Bessemer Area Historical Society will be open this weekend Saturday May 23 and Sunday May 24 1-4 PM.

Today is not a great spring day, but it could be worse.
05/06/2026

Today is not a great spring day, but it could be worse.

50 YEARS....remembering the Edmund Fitzgerald, November 10, 1975.
11/10/2025

50 YEARS....remembering the Edmund Fitzgerald, November 10, 1975.

Saturday November 1st, Bessemer City Hall Auditorium 10:00am-11:00am
10/13/2025

Saturday November 1st, Bessemer City Hall Auditorium 10:00am-11:00am

Building the water storage tank on the bluff in 1920 and building the water storage tank on Colby hill 2025.
10/07/2025

Building the water storage tank on the bluff in 1920 and building the water storage tank on Colby hill 2025.

Celebrating 75 years of Marty's Goldenaires !
08/15/2025

Celebrating 75 years of Marty's Goldenaires !

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403 S. Sophie Street
Bessemer, MI
49911

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Friday 1pm - 4pm
Saturday 1pm - 4pm

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