Bessemer Area Historical Society

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

Pabst Mine cave-in Centennial Celebration September 26, 2026
09/16/2026

Pabst Mine cave-in Centennial Celebration September 26, 2026

Recent donation of an old Bessemer photo confirms the existence of a very early ballpark in the current Massie Field are...
08/16/2026

Recent donation of an old Bessemer photo confirms the existence of a very early ballpark in the current Massie Field area. The ballpark had a 7 foot wooden fence around the field as well as wooden grandstand seats. (1891)

Bessemer Area Historical Society open July 1st through the 4th 12-5 PM.
07/01/2026

Bessemer Area Historical Society open July 1st through the 4th 12-5 PM.

Available at the Bessemer Area Historical Society Heritage Center. Open Fridays and Saturdays 1-4 PM. Extended hours Jul...
06/12/2026

Available at the Bessemer Area Historical Society Heritage Center. Open Fridays and Saturdays 1-4 PM. Extended hours July 1st -4th 12-5 PM.

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.

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403 S. Sophie Street
Bessemer, MI
49911

Opening Hours

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

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