by info@bedfordmahistory.org | Jun 6, 2019 | Holidays, Uncategorized, Veterans
Photo: Abbott Reed Webber before being deployed overseas, February 1943. From the archives of the Bedford Historical Society On June 6 the nation observes the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Normandy beaches by Allied forces in 1944 that ultimately led to...
by info@bedfordmahistory.org | Mar 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
A company of the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) marching at Hanscom in their khaki summer uniforms c.1943; from the archives of the Bedford Historical Society. The Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) was established in 1942 to help with staffing shortages during...
by info@bedfordmahistory.org | Mar 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Bedford Historical Society recently received a collection of postcards that captures Bedford’s beautiful history from long-time supporter Lee Yates. The collection features images from Bedford from about 1900 to about 1970 and includes a handful of snowy scenes....
by info@bedfordmahistory.org | Oct 3, 2017 | People, Society News, Uncategorized
As part of our continuing mission to promote the study of history, again this year we have opened our Historical Society’s program year by honoring Bedford High School’s National History Day prize winners. This year’s winning group produced a...
by info@bedfordmahistory.org | Sep 28, 2016 | People, Town Affairs, Uncategorized
At our first meeting of our program year, the Bedford Historical Society recognized the outstanding students from Bedford High School who won honors at the State History Day competition, and went on to compete at the national event. Students Maya Bostwick, Emily...
by info@bedfordmahistory.org | May 26, 2016 | Places, Town Affairs, Uncategorized
September 2016 Update! The demolition request for the Richard Wheeler House has been withdrawn! Background The Richard Wheeler house is one of only 2 remaining in Bedford built in the 1600s and one of only 6 in Bedford that are over 300 years old. Those buildings...
