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Bedford Day 1929
Due to the pandemic, Bedford Day 2020 had to be canceled. That doesn’t mean we won’t celebrate Bedford’s Day in 1729. The Parade, vendors, and exhibits may not be live, but it’s always fun to look back at what they did nearly 100 years ago in 1929. So here is Bedford Day, Celebrated at the 200th Anniversary in 1929!!! Music: 1812 Overture Photos belong to the Bedford Historical Society. Please do not reproduce without permission.
Bedford Memories: Stories of a Small Town Produced by Leslie Wittman This program features long-time residents who share stories about Bedford, MA as it grew from a small farming community to a thriving Boston suburb.
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On February 23rd, the Bedford Historical Society was happy to welcome Mr. Anthony Sammarco to speak at the First Church of Christ, Congregational. Mr. Sammarco presented a wonderful lecture about the famed Baker’s Chocolate Company and his book “The Baker Chocolate Company: A Sweet History”. Mr. Sammarco’s book examines the true story behind America’s First Chocolate Company, formed in pre-Revolutionary New England (Dorchester Massachusetts). The beginning of the video also includes Society Meeting updates and minutes. This lecture was made possible thanks to a grant from the Bedford Culture Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. Please keep in mind this was filmed with an iPhone 10 so the sound quality may not be 100% in some spots. Especially towards the end during the Q & A.
Boston Post Roads
Bedford Windshield
Bedford Windshield: A Quick and Easy Guide to Architecture in a New England Village”, a 1993 documentary produced by the Bedford Historical Society. The program discusses historical homes throughout Bedford, the architecture and structural reasoning behind the properties, history of the owners, and the various styles that make New England Homes iconic. The documentary features Mary Hafer, Previous Curator of the Bedford Historical Society and Historical Architect, Max Ferro. Property of the Bedford Historical Society. Digitized from a VHS tape.
Colonial Militia
Bedford 275th September 2004 Intro
A Brief intro to Bedford’s 275th Birthday Celebration in 2004 Digitized from a VHS tape
