Bedford Hills Historical Museum

On behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Bedford Hills Historical Museum and the Bedford Hills Centennial Committee, we would like to thank the entire Bedford Hills community for taking part in this past weekend's Centennial Celebration.  The weather was perfect, and it was wonderful to see so many Bedford Hills residents, neighbors and friends come out to celebrate the unique history and identity of our very special hamlet!

 The weekend's events took us back to the days before 1910 when the hamlet was known as Bedford Station. The Museum's Then & Now exhibit, which opened with a Friday night reception, presents images of our past juxtaposed with current photographs. And, on Saturday, Depot Plaza once again became known Bedford Station, as we were entertained by singers, dancers and the Antioch Baptist Church Chancel Choir. The kids participated in a Centennial Scavenger Hunt. Adults took in the Historical Walking Tour. And all were invited to partake of pie following the Pie-Baking Contest.

 A number of Bedford Hills organizations, businesses and individuals worked together over many months to create a memorable couple of days for those of all ages!  The Bedford Hills Neighborhood Association, Bedford Hills Historical Museum, Town of Bedford, Bedford Hills Lions Club, Bedford Hills Fire Department, Bedford Hills Free Library, and the Bedford Hills Chamber of Commerce are but a few of the entities that worked together to ensure the weekend's success.

 The Committee also would like to thank our many sponsors, all of whom made it possible for all Centennial events to be open to the public and free of charge. Special recognition is given to our Station Master sponsors: The Bedford Hills Nursery, Bedford Stone & Masonry Supply, Diamond Properties, Lloyd Bedford Cox Insurance, Mount Kisco Honda, and Robert M. Spano Plumbing & Heating.

 For those of you who missed some or all of the weekend's events, be sure to look for a copy of the Bedford Hills Historical Museum's self-guided Bedford Hills: A Walking Tour of the Historic Hamlet,now available in the Town of Bedford offices and in numerous locations around town, and to visit the Museum to view our many exhibits, including Then & Now, as well as drawings of Depot Plaza created by Bedford Hills Elementary School students.The Museum is located in the lower level of the Bedford Town House and is open Thursdays and Saturdays from 11am - 2pm, or by appointment.  You can also purchase the amazing "Bedford Hills 100" Posters designed by Dan Cohen Designs at the Museum as well as the Town Clerk's office, The Paint Box, and soon to be available at D's Variety in downtown Bedford Hills.

Thank you again for a wonderful weekend and the chance to celebrate our terrific Bedford Hills COMMUNITY. Bravo!

Sincerely,

 Elin Sullivan & Mitch Horn, Co-Presidents, Bedford Hills Historical Museum

Museum Hours:
Thursdays & Saturdays   11 am-2 pm
or by appointment
(Closed Saturdays in July & August)
The museum is located in the lower floor of the Bedford Townhouse at 321 Bedford Road (Route 117) in Bedford Hills. Look for the museum's entrance through the white door on the Townhouse's right side(Katonah side). To arrange an appointment, please phone either
666-5595 or 666-9560.

The mission of the Bedford Hills Historical Museum is to enable present and future generations to learn of Bedford Hills, its history and its people. This is to be accomplished by inviting like-minded citizens to join together, solicit and receive items of historical interest and display them to the public in an interesting and attractive setting.

 Bedford Hills Historical Museum
Elin P. Sullivan , Co-President
Mitch Horn , Co-President
Rhoda Gushue, Treasurer
James Wood, Secretary
Jaap Ketting, President Emeritus
 
TRUSTEES
David F. Brown
Thomas J. Dietz
Paul Kiley
Katherine Nelligan
Lisa Raue
Richard Schmitt
Stanley Telega

 P.O. Box 331
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
(914) 381-3356
E-mail: BHHM@bedfordhillshistorical.com