May
8
6:30 PM18:30

Annual Meeting - Bedford Past, Present & Future

Join us for a panel discussion on the evolution of Bedford as a town and community including thoughts on where we are headed.

  • 6:30pm Refreshments & Mingle

  • 6:45pm Historical Society Business

  • 7:00pm Panel Discussion w/ Q&A

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May
30
12:00 PM12:00

House Tour : The Collected Home

Tour select houses in and around the Village representing “The Collected Home.” In addition to their historical and architectural significance, these homes offer the added interest of curated collections including antiques, art and objects of design. The 1787 Court House & Museum will also be open featuring objects of interest from Bedford’s past.

  • Noon to 1pm - Lunch & Panel Discussion at Historical Hall

  • 1pm to 4pm - House Tour

Limited tickets available for Lunch & Discussion at the Hall starting at $175

Tickets available for Home Tour only starting at $125

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Oct
14
11:00 AM11:00

CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER - Guided Walking Tours of Historic Bedford Village

TODAY’S TOUR IS CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE 1787 COURT HOUSE & BEDFORD MUSEUM WILL BE OPEN NOON - 3PM FOR TOURS.

Step back in time and tour Bedford Village like a Colonial. Meet Lynn Ryan, the Society's Executive Director on the Green at 11am and learn about Bedford's storied past as you walk through the Village. Stops include the 1829 one-room School House and 1787 Court House & Bedford Museum.

Free to Historical Society members, $10 for non-members and $25 for non-member families. Visit our website for tickets or call us at 914-234-9751 for information.

RSVPs necessary to ensure we have enough participation for a tour. Thank you!

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Sep
30
6:30 PM18:30

Hoppfest on the Village Green - Tix on Sale at Door

Join Us for Hoppfest ‘23 - Tix on Sale at the Door

How to Hoppfest Tonight:

TIMING:

6:30 : Doors Open – Official Start of Hoppfest

6:30 – 7:30 : Trunk Blue Grass Band on The Green

7:30 – 9:30  : Doghouse on the Stage

HELPFUL INFO:

  • Ticket – If you bought a ticket, we’ll have your name at the door. We don’t send physical tickets (saving the trees!)

  • At Check-In you’ll receive a wrist band which is your ticket to beer, wine, water, non-alcoholic punch, pretzels, bourbon tastings, live music, cornhole and free donuts at Glazed & Confused

  • If you want to enjoy the Food Trucks, Cash is King (there is cell service on the Green but you never know!)  -  Pizza Luca  (pizza), Latta Meat & Sweets (bbq), Big Fish  (seafood) will be at the Green

  • Parking is behind and in front of St. Patrick’s Church or down Court Road or any of the usual spots. THERE IS NO PARKING AT THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH as they are having an event and need their parking

  • Weather forecast looks dry-ish (fingers crossed) but cool. We’ll have firepits but a cozy sweater or coat and water-proof shoes will feel nice (the Green is squishy!)

 

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Sep
9
11:00 AM11:00

Guided Walking Tours of Historic Bedford Village

POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER

We apologize for the change! Please call us for a tour or sign up for the October Tour. Thanks.

Step back in time and tour Bedford Village like a Colonial. Meet Lynn Ryan, the Society's Executive Director on the Green at 11am and learn about Bedford's storied past as you walk through the Village. Stops include the 1829 one-room School House and 1787 Court House & Bedford Museum.

Free to Historical Society members, $10 for non-members and $25 for non-member families. Visit our website for tickets or call us at 914-234-9751 for information.

RSVPs necessary to ensure we have enough participation for a tour. Thank you!

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Oct
15
2:00 PM14:00

The Great Bedford History Hunt

A fun scavenger hunt through our storied past!

Search, solve and discover in historic Bedford Village! Start your hunt at The Bedford Store, 612 Old Post Road, then follow the clues and finish at a nearby top secret location for cider, doughnuts and tours.

Meet at The Bedford Store to start your hunt - 612 Old Post Road

TICKETS AT THE BEDFORD STORE - WALK-INS WELCOME - $10 per child / $25/family

 

PARKING INFO:

Unlimited parking in front of St. Patrick’s Church in the public parking lot. Limited parking behind Bedford Presbyterian Church and on Court Road. Most parking spots in the Village have a 1 hour limit. . . beware the dreaded parking ticket!

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May
5
6:30 PM18:30

104th Annual Meeting - Movie Memories: A Look at Bedford’s Past to Present

Join us at Historical Hall for bubbles & bites, Historical Society business and movies from the past to the present. If you have any old photos or videos you’d like to share please call us at 914.234.9751 or send an email to info@bhsny.org.

  • 6:30 - 7:00 Refreshments

  • 7:00 - 7:15 Historical Society Business

  • 7:15 - 8:00 Movie, Q&A, Shared Memories

Historical Hall, 608 Old Post Road, Bedford. Parking in public lot in front of St. Patrick’s Church.

RSVPs Appreciated for Planning

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