BETHEL — The Bethel Historical Society is planning to participate in the 17th annual Bethel Harvestfest at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, by hosting a lecture to recognize the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act. Executive Director Randall Bennett said that the Bethel Historical Society has attempted to hold programs around the same time as […]
Randall Bennett
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Bethel Historical Society schedules open house for new collections wing
BETHEL — The Bethel Historical Society is preparing for an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 8, to unveil its new Mary E. Valentine Collections Wing, Executive Director Randall Bennett said. In February 2013, the society received a $200,000 bequest from Mary E. Valentine. It was the largest gift ever from an […]
advertisement
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Bethel, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Bethel Historical Society resumes Business Partner Program
BETHEL — The Bethel Historical Society will resume its annual Business Partner Program that allows local businesses to sign up as corporate members of the society, Executive Director Randall Bennett said. The Business Partner Program started in 2008, Bennett said, and has allowed local businesses to support the society’s programming, exhibits, educational activities and publications […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Bethel, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Bethel Historical Society receives $15,000 for collections wing
BETHEL – The Bethel Historical Society received $15,000 in grant money to assist with the construction of the upcoming Mary E. Valentine Collections Wing, according to a press release by Executive Director Randall Bennett. Bennett said that the Historical Society received a $5,000 grant from the Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust foundation and a $10,000 grant from […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Construction of new wing for Robinson House on track
BETHEL — The Bethel Historical Society is eying April 2014 as the finish date for the the Mary E. Valentine Collections Wing, Executive Director Randall Bennett said. In February, the society received a $200,000 bequest from the Bethel resident who died in 2012. It was the society’s largest-ever gift from an individual. The money was […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Bethel Historical Society hosting annual Stanley Russell Howe lecture on Oct. 12
BETHEL — The Bethel Historical Society will host its annual Stanley Russell Howe lecture at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, in the Howe Exhibit Hall, according to Executive Director Randall Bennett. Bennett said the lecture was “established by the Board of Trustees in 2010 in recognition of the many years of service that Stan Howe […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Bethel Historical Society to host annual meeting, lecture
BETHEL — The Bethel Historical Society will host its annual meeting and lecture Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Howe Exhibit Hall, according to Executive Director Randall Bennett. Bennett said the annual meeting and lecture is open to the public and will begin at 6:30 p.m., with a potluck supper. Following the supper, the society will […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Bethel Historical Society kicks off construction of new collections wing
BETHEL — Members, donors and trustees of the Bethel Historical Society gathered outside of the O’Neil Robinson House at 11 a.m. Thursday morning for a ground-breaking ceremony to celebrate the start of construction on the upcoming Mary E. Valentine Collections Wing. In February, the society received a $200,000 bequest from Mary E. Valentine. It was […]
Posted inOxford Hills, The Franklin Journal
Bethel Historical Society to begin work on Robinson House addition
BETHEL — With a $200,000 bequest from a former member, the Bethel Historical Society is preparing for the start of construction on a 1,600-square-foot wing for the 1821 O’Neil Robinson House. It will replace the rear (kitchen) ell of the landmark building at 10 Broad St. and be used as a central storage area, according […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Bethel Historical Society to host Fourth of July community picnic and concert
BETHEL — The Bethel Historical Society will host its annual community picnic and concert at 11:30 a.m. July 4 on the side lawn of the Dr. Moses Mason House on Broad Street. Executive Director Randall H. Bennett said the community picnic and concert has been done for “a long, long time.” “The Bethel Historical Society […]