Bedford, Massachusetts USA. Founded 1893

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All our merchandise is available year-round in our office at 2 Mudge Way. If you would like to come by and see what we've got, just call us at 781-275-7276.

We are proud to present our Bedford history merchandise to the public. Whether you're looking for a book, antique maps, Bedford Flag stationery, keepsakes, or anything else with a Bedford theme, you're sure to find something to help you learn, remember, and enjoy Bedford's past. Free delivery in Bedford. Don't forget our 10% discount for members!

Don't see what you want here? Please try the web site of the Friends of Bedford Depot Park, www.bedforddepot.org, for other Bedford-related merchandise.

ALL THINGS BEDFORD

NEW!  Full-size, all weather Bedford Flag. Show your Bedford pride for all the world to see! You'll be proud to run your very own Bedford Flag up the flagpole. Its 3'x3', made of nylon, with sturdy grommets for mounting. $60.00
NEW! 12”x12” Bedford Flag. Printed on both sides, but also wonderful for framing! $29.50
Bedford Flag postage stamps, available ONLY from the Bedford Historical Society. A full-color photograph of the Bedford Flag on stamps custom-designed just for us. Show your Bedford pride on all your letters! Valid for first-class postage as authorized by the US Postal Service. Sold in sheets of 20 stamps. $20.00.
NEW! Bedford Act of Incorporation. A high-quality photographic image of the actual 1729 parchment act of the Massachusetts legislature that created the Town of Bedford. Elegantly printed on art paper, unmatted, suitable for framing. Price includes a 10% discount coupon for framing at the Great Road Gallery and Framing, 363 The Great Road, Bedford. Available in two formats: Large, 20" x 35" inches. Includes the front of the document, a transcription of the text, and an image of the signatures on the back. $75.00 Small, 13" x 19". Includes the front of the document only. $35.00
The Bedford Flag: A National Treasure, by Barbara Hitchcock. A comprehensive history of our treasured flag; carefully researched and full of beautiful photographs. An important addition to your library of books pertaining to Bedford’s history! $14.50
An Awesome Century (second edition), by Williston Farrington, with Judith McConnell. Bill Farrington's life in Bedford almost exactly spanned the 20th century. In the 1990s he sat down to chronicle the phenomenal changes that transformed the vividly-described Bedford of his childhood and youth into the Bedford of today. With photographs. $12.00
Remembered in Bedford, Mass., written and illustrated by Bedford's Town Historian, John Brown. A thoughtful and entertaining distillation of fourscore years of living in the little town we love best. $6.00
Bedford Center in the 1800's (second edition), written by Ina Mansur, illustrated by Lawrence Mansur. This book profiles three builders who constructed most of the noteworthy buildings in Bedford Center and gave it the character we still enjoy today. With nearly 100 photos. $8.00
Historic Properties and Neighborhoods of Bedford by Kathleen Kelly-Broomer, produced for the Bedford Historic Preservation Commission. Complete, detailed, and authoritative descriptions of the history and architecture of more than 300 houses and other noteworthy buildings, plus the origins of Bedford’s most historically significant neighborhoods. More than 300 photographs, 380+ pages, fully indexed. $35.00
Bedford in the World War. This reprint of a 1927 book details the service records of the Bedford men and women who served in World War I plus the efforts of Bedford civilians on the home front. Paperback, 86 pages, more than three dozen photographs. This little book, originally published as a supplement to the 1927 town report, is filled with stories that should never be forgotten. $10.00
History of the Town of Bedford, Abram English Brown, 1891 (reprinted 1992). The definitive reference work on Bedford's history, still valuable and very much in use today. A thorough account of the town's story, plus detailed genealogical information. Paperback; illustrated and fully indexed. $9.00
Antique Maps of Bedford. Set of 8 Bedford maps, suitable for framing and display, as well as for local property and genealogical research. Maps date from the earliest known map of Bedford (1760) to 1906. Later maps include place names and owners of properties. These very attractive maps are sized 14” x 16” to fit, when matted, into standard 16” x 20” frames. $35.00 per set	Greetings from Bedford postcards, bound set of 10. Nine cards with antique photographs from the Historical Society’s collections (in sepia), plus one full-color card of the Bedford Flag. Pictures include Old Town Hall in 1929, a trolley on South Road, West School students in the 1880s, and more. $5.95 per set Bedford Flag postcards. Full-color image of Bedford's iconic battle flag. 25¢ each
Map of Bedford, 1875 and today (black overprinted with red).  How did the map of Bedford in 1875 compare with the Bedford you know today? See today’s map overprinted with the 1875 version. Printed on parchment-look paper, suitable for framing. Size: 11” x 14.” $3.00	Historic Properties of Bedford: Maps and Guide, 2004. Brochure, 6 pages. A self-guided outdoor tour of noteworthy Bedford structures and landmarks, including National Register properties. Includes a map of the Historic District plus a map showing locations of other historic properties throughout the town. $1.00
The Bedford Sampler, Bicentennial Edition, 1974. Paperback book, 256 pages, illustrated. Compiled and edited by The Friends of the Bedford Free Public Library. A variety of articles on Bedford’s history; descriptions of historic houses and their inhabitants; brief biographies of Asher Benjamin and Rufus Porter; and an assortment of favorite recipes. $6.00	The Old Burying Ground: Gravestone Survey, Map, and Databases. Third edition, 2004. Paperback book, 65 pages. A complete reference on the Old Burying Ground on Springs Road – its history; catalog listings of the stones, alphabetically and by number; a detailed fold-out map; and a complete list of inscriptions and epitaphs, with notes on items of special interest. $10.00
A Brief History of Bedford, Kathleen Kelly-Broomer, 2004. (Excerpted from Communitywide Historic Properties Survey, 1998.) Paperback book, 36 pages. A concise overview of the town’s founding, development, industries, institutions, and architecture, from the 1700s to the present. $2.00	A Revolutionary Town, Louise K. Brown, 1975. Hardbound book, 318 pages, illustrated. Bedford’s role in the Revolution, with a detailed look at the customs and institutions that shaped the town. Includes capsule biographies of Bedford’s militia and Minute Men. $10.00
Freeholders & other Votable Inhabitants: Bedford’s Town Meetings During the American Revolution. Carla Fackler, Signe Hanson, and Judith R. Brown, editors. 1976. Paperback book, 43 pages. Extracts from Town Meeting minutes, with modern commentaries, providing a vivid illustration of the reaction of Bedford’s people to the events of the Revolution. $1.00	Wilderness Town: The Story of Bedford, Massachusetts, Louise K. Brown, 1968. Paperback book, 219 pages, illustrated. An affectionate portrait of life in Bedford from early days to modern times. Includes genealogical information on notable Bedford families. $10.00
A New England Church: 1730-1834, Ina Mansur, 1974. Paperback book, 238 pages, illustrated. A thoughtful study of the town’s early religious life and of the dissention, beginning with the Great Awakening of the 1740s, that split Bedford’s single congregation in two in the 1830s. $6.00	Scenes from Bedford, Massachusetts, 1909. Second edition, 2004. Paperback book, 12 pages, illustrated. Reprinting of a 1909 pamphlet published by the Edison Electric Illuminating Co. Fifteen photographs plus a description of the town’s attractions and amenities (including street lights until 1 AM!) $1.50
NEW!! Bedford Flag T-shirts. Show your pride in Bedford and our first flag with this unique t-shirt! In sizes S, M, L & XL $21.75 And for the cold weather… Bedford Flag Sweatshirts. The same beautiful replica of the flag as on the t-shirts, but offering more warmth! In M, L & XL 28.75	“Entering Bedford” magnet. Whimsical little reproduction of the familiar sign at the town line. Measures 1-1/2” x 2.” $1.00
Town of Bedford decorative plate. Line drawings of 8 noteworthy buildings surrounding the Old Town Seal. In red or blue (please specify), with gold edge, 9” diameter. (Not to be used with food.) Pamphlet describing each landmark included. New Price!! $12.00 Plate hanger. $2.00	Bedford Flag notepad. Letter size, about 50 sheets per pad. $2.00 Bedford Flag envelopes. Letter size, fits Bedford Flag notepad. Packet of 20 envelopes. $3.00 Bedford Flag note cards. Set of 6 note cards and 6 envelopes. $9.00
Old Town Hall decorative tile. A beautiful addition to your kitchen! Red or blue (please specify), 6” x 6.” With cork backing for use as a trivet. New Price!! $8.00	The John Dodge Collection, A selection of artworks by Bedford artist John B. Dodge: · Pen and ink print, First Parish Church, signed by the artist. 8-1/2" x 11", $2.00 · 8.5”x 11”, selection of subjects, $7.00 · 11”x 17”, selection of subjects, $12.00 · 22”x 28”, selection of subjects, $25.00
Old Town Seal jewelry. An elegant reproduction of Bedford’s original Town Seal, adopted in 1899, on three keepsake pieces: Sterling silver pin, 1-1/4 inch, with clasp. $25.00 Sterling silver pendant (chain not included), 1-1/4 inch. $25.00 Bronze key chain, smooth back. $12.00	Bedford Flag Watches. Stylish watches with the Bedford Flag prominently displayed on the dial: Men’s solid black with black band. $48.00 Men’s gold with black band. $48.00 Women’s gold with black band. $48.00
Bedford Flag postcards. A full-color image of the Bedford Flag on a 4” x 6” postcard. 0.25	Bedford Flag, desktop size. Miniature replica of the revered Bedford Flag, 4” x 4”, with flagpole and base, suitable for use on desk or tabletop. $4.00
Bedford Flag/US Flag stickers. Peel-off sticker with a handsome image of the Bedford Flag superimposed on an American flag, 4” x 6”. $1.00	Large Bedford Flag postcards. 5.5” x 7”, featuring a full color photo of the Bedford Flag surrounded by a bright blue border. $1.00

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