Compiled by The Bedford Citizen
The Bedford Historical Society’s 2015-16 program season opened with a presentation honoring Bedford High School’s winning 2015 Massachusetts History Day teams. After winning the Massachusetts competition, both teams traveled to the University of Maryland to participate in the Kenneth E. Behring National History Day competition in June. Otto Altmann and Haroon Bukhari produced a video, Abbie Hoffman: Leading the 60’s Counter Culture Revolution; Rachel Arnold, Nili Ezekiel, Jaqui Hale and Sarah Nosal created a website, Nellie Bly’s Multifaceted Legacy: Leading a Progressive Generation of Journalists and Social Reformers.
Bedford Historical Society programs will continue throughout the year; they are free and the public is cordially invited to attend. Society President Don Corey reminds residents that it is not necessary to join the Society in order to enjoy its programs. With the exception of a Society fundraising event to benefit a new historical museum and the Society’s holiday party, all programs will be held in Upper Fellowship Hall at First Church of Christ, Congregational, 25 The Great Road. Unless otherwise noted, the meetings begin with refreshments at 7:15. At 7:45 the meeting is called to order for announcements and the program.
2015
- Wednesday, October 28: Guest Speaker: A Lowell National Historical Park Interpretive Ranger on “Lowell Power Canals & the Industrial Revolution.”
- Thursday, November 5: Charity antique appraisal event featuring Kaminski Auction House appraisers, with an art show by members of the Bedford Arts and Crafts Society and also Bedford Center for the Arts. This event is a fundraiser for the Bedford Historical Society, with monies dedicated to a Bedford Historical Museum. The public is invited to bring artifacts for appraisal. Appraisal fees: $10 for one item, $25 for 3, and $50 for house calls (by appointment). At First Parish on the Common, from 10 am until 4 pm.
- Saturday, December 12: Holiday Party for Society members and guests.
2016
- Sunday, February 28: Guest Speaker: David Kruh on “The Building of Route 128.” Special time: Refreshments at 2 pm, with announcements and the program at 2:30.
- Wednesday, March 23 Guest Speaker: Curt Laffin of the American Chestnut Foundation on “Saving the American Chestnut Tree.”
- Sunday, May Guest Speakers: Long-time Bedford residents describe their family histories and town history, as they remember it, in “Talk of the Town.” Special time: Refreshments at 2 pm, with announcements and the program at 2:30,
- Tuesday, May 24 Guest Speaker: Historical interpreter Kate Carney as Paul Revere’s mother-in-law. Special time: 6 pm: Appetizers and Pot Luck Dinner. 7:30 pm: Annual Meeting to elect Society officers and Board members. The speaker will begin at 7:45 pm.
For additional information, visit the Historical Society’s website, www.bedfordmahistory.org or call 781-275-7276.
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