Bedford County Historical Society

Benefits

 * What are the benefits for becoming a member of the society?

• Subscription to the informative and educational Pioneer Magazine. • Unlimited use of the Pioneer Library. • Discounts on bus trips. • Discount or free admission to BCHS seminars. • Opportunity to vote at BCHS meetings. • A voice in Bedford County preservation efforts.


 * What are the benefits the society has to offer for those who are not members?

• Events, exhibits, and programs. Many are free to the public.

• Store that includes research books.

• Access to the Pioneer Library for an hourly rate.

The Pioneer Library of the Bedford County Historical Society, Pennsylvania
The Pioneer Library houses the county's most extensive collection of historical and genealogical materials. It serves as a repository for all types of historical information and welcomes donations of materials. We provide the resources and facilities for a broad spectrum of historical and genealogical research with a knowledgeable staff to assist you. We also sponsor numerous programs, activities, exhibits and seminars throughout the year to highlight areas or events of historical significance to the county and surrounding regions.

Current Projects
- Hinton Cemetery Index

Past Projects
- Alms House Index

- Civil War Exemption Index

- Divorce Index

- Military Files

- Naturalization Papers

- Obituaries

- Old Photo Albumn Collection

- Orphans Courty Index

Publications
Pioneer Lineages of Bedford County Pennsylvania Volumes 1 thru 5

These books have the lineages of some of the early settlers of Bedford County, Pennsylvania. A list of family names can be found in the online indexes.

They can be purchased at:Bedford County Historical Society, Inc.

Newsletters
Compiled Quarterly Magazines Volume 1: 1975-1986

This can be purchased at: Bedford County Historical Society, Inc.

The Pioneer Library Compiled Quarterly Magazines Volume 2: 1986-1995

This can be purchased at: Bedford County Historical Society, Inc.

The Pioneer Library Compiled Quarterly Magazines Volume 3: 1996-2005

This can be purchased at: Bedford County Historical Society, Inc.

Events
The 25th Annual Quilt Show &amp; Sale Quilt Show &amp; Sale is Oct. 3 - 12

The Quilt Show &amp; Sale will be Saturday, October 3 through Sunday, October 11; weekends 10:00 am until 5:00 pm and weekdays 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. Sunday, October 12 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. Quilts can be picked up on the final day at 5:00 pm.

Book Signing Judith Redline Coopey and her new book “Brothers” Nov. 7th at 3:30

The Bedford County Historical Society is hosting Judith Redline Coopey on Saturday, November 7, 2015, at 3:30 pm for a book signing for her newest novel, Brothers, book 2 in the Juniata Iron Trilogy. The trilogy is a three volume family saga set in Mt. Etna, PA, where the Mt. Etna Iron Company thrived in the nineteenth century.

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Christmas Tea Dec. 13th at The 1788 Inn

The Bedford County Historical Society is sponsoring a Christmas Tea on Sunday, December 13, 2015 at the 1788 Inn. There will be five tea times: 2:00, 3:00, 4:00, 5:00, and 6:00 pm. Reservations are required.

Frequently Asked Questions

 * Q. What are the directions to the society?
 * A. Directions can be found at: Bedford County Historical Society


 * Q. What are the society's hours of operation?
 * A. Hours of operation can be found at: Bedford County Historical Society