Bethel Historical Society & Museum

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

Hey, everyone, are you tired of the rain?

Well join us at the museum on Saturday, June 6th for ANTIQUES ON THE SQUARE!

This is always a lot of fun! Unique and one-of-a-kind ‘finds’ are just waiting for you to discover.


VENDORS: We still have some room! Call today for information and to reserve your spot.

Gary and Gloria Canter are waiting for your call at 513-687-5630.

Limited spaces available.

Judi Adams, President
Bethel Historical Society & Museum

05/25/2026

Today as we take time to remember all who are with us no more, we want to recognize some of our heroes from the "Great War" (WW1).

1. In Flanders Field
2. Archie Lee Boyce--killed in action
3. Dale South--later became mayor of Bethel
4. Dr. Nellie Goodwin--Army Nurse Corps and Bethel Dentist
5.. Charles McNutt, Laurence McNair, and Earl MacMurray-- Earl died at sea
6. Archie Lee Boyce American Legion, Post 406
7. Bethel WW1 veterans with tank given to the American Legion

05/21/2026

Bethel High School, North Union Street, and the Elementary School, North Main Street, sometime before 1936.

05/18/2026

Seventy-five years ago the Bethel-Tate Class of 1951 graduated.

05/14/2026

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The Bethel Historical Society is canceling the Clermont County Mural Bus Tour scheduled for Saturday, June 13th.

This decision was made due to the lack of reservations for the tour.

Please make any necessary changes to your calendars and put out a notice to all involved.

Those who have made reservations will be contacted and their money refunded.

Thank you.

Judi Adams, President
Bethel Historical Society & Museum

05/14/2026

A note from our President:

Hey, everyone! If you have the time and want to learn more about our museum artifacts, please join Kathy and Roma this Saturday for some interesting information!

Training starts at 11:30 and is very valuable if we are talking to visitors that come in. We never know it all, but we sure try to learn more.

This is also the 5th in a series of free history learning opportunities for children.

No need to register and there is no definite time to arrive!

The children are welcome anytime between 1 and 4:00 and so it’s a great time for you to bring them! All ages!

They will learn a little more about the Constitution, The Declaration of Independence, and other historic documents that make our nation great!

On a personal note, many of you knew and/or went to school with my brother-in-law, George Shields, married to my sister Joyce.

The Shields family owned Shields Hardware in bethel for many years.

George passed away on Mother’s Day at home in Florida, surrounded by his family.

They will be having a Celebration of Life in Felicity on July 25th.

They have asked for memorials to go as a donation to our museum. Go to our website: www.bethelmuseum.org and go to the donation button.

Once you make a donation, it will ask you if you want to dedicate the gift.

Our many thinks to the family for being so thoughtful.

Judi Adams, President
Bethel Historical Society & Museum

05/11/2026

The Class of 1946 graduated eighty years ago on May 21, 1946.

05/08/2026

Getting ready for Antiques on the Square at the Bethel Museum on Saturday, June 6th.

Please feel free to copy and share this flyer.

We hope to see you there!

Judi Adams, President
Bethel Historical Society & Museum

05/08/2026

05/04/2026

The Class of 1931 graduated 95 years ago. With good eyesight you might make out some names.