Our Board of Directors

The Bedford Historical Society is governed by a Board of Directors whose members are elected by the general membership at its Annual Meeting .  Members of the Board serve terms of three years and officers are elected annually by the Board. The Board meets quarterly, usually on the second Monday of the month.  The bylaws of the organization are available on request.


  • Alexandra Lawrence, Vice President

  • Schuyler Perry, Treasurer

  • Forrest Mas

  • Samantha O’Brien

  • Chris Pachios

  • Phoebe Polk

  • Eliah Seton

  • Lothryn Whitney

  • Leslie Wortmann

  • John J. Stockbridge, Town Historian

  • Anna Kenoff, President

  • Ann Onymous, Treasurer

  • Katherine Gage Boulud

  • Russell Breuer

  • Christina Bresani

  • Jen Button

  • Brian Cox

  • George D’Ambrosio

  • Tracy Fauver

  • Ariel Frankel

  • Charlotte Jackson


    Our Staff

Clayton Rose, Executive Director - joined the Bedford Historical Society in July, 2026 after a long career building organizations, forging partnerships, and leading innovative initiatives at companies ranging from Vimeo and A&E Networks to emerging media ventures. Clayton is a neighbor and community leader and has lived in the Bedford Village Historic District with his family for many years. Through his long service as Chair of the Bedford Village Historic District Review Commission, Clayton has worked tirelessly to preserve the character and history that make Bedford such a special place.

Clayton shares our commitment to strengthening the Society’s preservation efforts in the village, expanding educational and cultural programming, engaging new audiences, and ensuring that the Historical Society remains strong, vibrant, and welcoming to the entire Bedford community.

Sophia Bernier, Assistant Director - in witness protection and unable to divulge personal information. Future plans include quenching wanderlust.