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Previous Events of BCHS Held in 2026
Speaker Event planned for this weekend
at the Society on January 31st at 2:00 PM. downstairs. Our guest speaker will be Landon Defibaugh from The Fort Bedford Museum. Landon will talk about The History of Fort Bedford Museum and its Artifacts. Refreshments will be served. The event is Free to the public!
THE BEDFORD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS: `President Buchanan, Harriet Lane, and their Summer Fortnights in Bedford`
The Bedford County Historical Society, will be presenting `President Buchanan, Harriet Lane, and their Summer Fortnights in Bedford` given by Kris Schaale. During the mid-19th century, President James Buchanan and his niece Harriet Lane, who served as First Lady, spent several summers in Bedford, Pennsylvania, seeking respite from Washington`s heat and political pressures. Their stays at the historic Bedford Springs Hotel offered both relaxation and a strategic retreat, as Buchanan conducted presidential business from the resort`s tranquil setting. This period highlighted the blending of leisure and leadership, leaving a lasting legacy in Bedford`s historical narrative. Missives from overseas, Supreme Court sessions, and political intrigues were all part and parcel of summers in Bedford during the Buchanan administration. The event will be held Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00 pm downstairs at The Bedford County Historical Society, 6441 Lincoln Hwy, Bedford, PA. This free event is open to the public. In the event of a forecast of inclement weather, please call the Bedford County Historical Society at 814-623-2011 on Friday, January 9th for further updates.