Bethel Historical Society & Museum

06/18/2026

Do you remember Frame's Alley Sales in the 1960s?

06/17/2026

This Saturday, June 20th, the Bethel Historical Museum is presenting a FREE, FUN history lesson for children of all ages!

Join us and learn about the Boston Tea Party and more!

This is the sixth in the series, and if you were unable to attend the others or missed one, we have materials for you to take home!

This is a great event to help your children learn more, and have a reason to be proud of our nations history.

PLEASE join us! It is continuous all afternoon between 1 and 4PM, so stop in anytime!

You will also be able to tour the museum and see the new displays and galleries.

Judi Adams, President
Bethel Historical Society & Museum

06/13/2026

It is not too late to support the America 250 raffle. Tickets on sale NOW! Drawing will be held July 11th following the Bethel America 250 parade.

Purchase tickets at the museum, at Bethelmuseum.org, use the QR code below
or this link https://secure.qgiv.com/for/america250rafflebasket/event/america250rafflebasket/

Thank you for supporting the Bethel Historical Society and Museum.

06/10/2026

Wilbur Simcox was Bethel's night watchman, for twenty-eight years. He.walked the business district, checking doors and watching for break-ins or fires. He also helped anyone in need, giving directions to the lost or obtaining gas for stranded motorists.

06/06/2026

Today's the day! See you at the square and don't forget to come inside to visit!

06/06/2026

Today June, 6 is D-Day when allied forces stormed the shores of Normandy

Bethel’s World War 2 memorial boards attest to the sacrifice of Bethel/Tate Township.

06/05/2026

PLEASE help us out! Share this with everyone.

IF you or anyone you know is going to be in the Great Bethel America 250 parade on July 11th, PLEASE complete the enclosed form and send it in NOW.

Terry Holland is working diligently to get all these required participant forms in well ahead of the event.

You know how it is, you don’t want to wait until the last minute.

Let’s get this done NOW and get it off your to-do list and off his many faceted tasks that have to be completed.

This is going to be a BIG parade!

If it’s a group, ALL participants have to have a waiver form signed.

So even if you plan to be there but at the last minute are not able to, just get this signed now and turn it in. Then it’s off your plate too!

MINORS need a parent signature also. This is important if you plan to drop your child at the staging area.

They will not be able to be in the parade without this form signed ahead of time.

So, I’m sending out this plea for early registration.

We appreciate your assistance.

Feel free to drop them at the museum this Saturday when we are open from 9-4pm for Antiques on the Square!!

We will have blank ones printed for you to sign at the museum if needed.

I will get them to Terry. JOIN US!!

Thank you so much!

Judi Adams, President
Bethel Historical Society & Museum

06/03/2026

In The Good Old Summertime. The posting today comes from a wonderful collection of photos that belonged to Ellen Town White.

The back of the picture says,, "Rebecka's picnic at Bantam, 1903." More than likely this was at the Bantam Fairgrounds.

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