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The mission of the Bedford County Historical Society is to preserve, protect and document the history of Bedford County for future generations, as well as educate the public concerning the same. |
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THE BEDFORD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
`PATRIOTIC PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN`
The Bedford County Historical Society will be holding a special event on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:00 am. Theresa Gordon will be presenting a very special Patriotic Program for the kids. She will have crafts and stories to teach patriotism to our youth. Ms. Gordon is a children`s book author and will be signing books as well.
This event is on Flag Day when we commemorate the adoption of the flag of the United States of America. We encourage you to take advantage of this program since 2026 is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
If you have any questions, please contact the Society at 814-623-2011, email bedfordhistory@embarqmail.com or check our website and our Facebook page.
THE BEDFORD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
`TALES OF OLD DOC TOPPER BY HIS SON`
The Bedford County Historical Society is honored to have John Topper, Jr. speak about his father, Dr. John A. Topper, Country Doctor.
`Doc Topper` was a local, old-school country doctor who made house calls, dispensed his own medications and often traded his services for whatever commodity the patient could afford. Our speaker, John Topper, Jr., is known as the `Christian Cowboy` and resides in Hyndman. He will also be acknowledging a special gift from the Topper family on display at the Bedford County Historical Society.
The event will be held at the Bedford County Historical Society, 6441 Lincoln Highway, Bedford, PA on June 21st. Free hot dogs will be served at 1:00 followed by Mr. Topper speaking at 2:00 pm. If you have any questions, please contact the Society at 814-623-2011, email bedfordhistory@embarqmail.com or check our website and Facebook page.
The Bedford County Historical Society is happy to have a great selection of books for purchase in our web "Store" found on the menu to the left.
Be sure to look under the tab "New Books" for our latest editions.