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Open 1-4PM, 1st & 3rd Saturday of Every Month

Bethel Historical Society & Museum

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The Bethel Historical Society & Museum members are dedicated to preserving the history of Bethel and its surrounding area.

We invite you to check out our upcoming event(s) and special exhibits, view the current raffle(s), and read the current news.

We thank you, our friends, for continueing to support our mission generously with your time, talents, and treasures.

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Latest News

Happy 250th Birthday, America

Happy 250th Birthday, America

Happy 250th Birthday, America

We hope you enjoy the 4th of July weekend with family and friends, picnics, and fireworks. The Bethel Museum will be closed today and will be open next Saturday from 10am to 7pm to help celebrate the Bethel America 250 with the everyone. Plan to join us in Burke Park and downtown Bethel (street closing) for some of the festivities. The Bethel Museum will host Ulysses S. Grant on 7/11/25. Check out the flyer attached aand all the other flyers on our America 250 page. See you

Jul 4

June History For Kids Day

June History For Kids Day

June History For Kids Day

This Saturday, June 20th, the Bethel Historical Museum is presenting a FREE, FUN history lesson for children of all ages! Join us and learn about the Boston Tea Party and more! This is the sixth in the series, and if you were unable to attend the others or missed one, we have materials for you to take home! This is a great event to help your children learn more, and have a reason to be proud of our nations history. Please join us! There is no charge. Arrive any time betwe

Jun 17

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Upcoming Museum Events

Monthly MEMBER meeting

Monthly MEMBER meeting

Multiple Dates

Monthly MEMBER meeting

Wed, Jul 15

Bethel Historical Society & Museum

Members of the museum are invited to meet every month for updates.

KIDS History Day America 250th

KIDS History Day America 250th

Multiple Dates

KIDS History Day America 250th

Sat, Jul 18

Bethel Museum

Free fun, games, and prizes -Membership is not required - America 250th Themed: Attend for entry in the Grand Prize drawing on Dec. 5, 2026,

Saturday Museum Regular Hours OPEN 1PM-4PM

Saturday Museum Regular Hours OPEN 1PM-4PM

Multiple Dates

Saturday Museum Regular Hours OPEN 1PM-4PM

Sat, Jul 18

Bethel

Museum hours Open 1PM to 4PM. Free admission to the public. Free parking on-site and elevator access to 1st and 2nd floors.

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Bethel Historical Society & Museum
for historical pictures and facts about our area.

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Regular hours- 1st & 3ed Saturday of Months (1pm-4pm)
Schedule your group/family for a Private Tour

America 250

Special Activities in 2026 For the America 250th

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Monthly FREE kids activities on 3rd Saturday throughout 2026
Special Recognition

Events, Raffles & Fundraisers

Fundraisers
Current Raffles
Special Events

Museum Room Collections

Records & Geneoloigy Research Room
Scout Room
Military Room
Main Room
Prominent Citizens Room
Fancy Parlor Room
Primative Room

Steps of Honor

Steps of Honor Military Plaques

Recognizing Military service.
Form for Veteran information & Donation

Bethel Historical Society & Museum Calendar

Scheduled Events with Links to more information
Dates listing Hours that Museum is OPEN
Kids Activities Dates & Flyer

Donate or Sponsor

Become a Bethel Museum member
Make a tax deducable donation
Explore sponsorship levels

Historic People & Places

Historic People & Places

Obed Denham, founder of Bethel
Steve Newman, Worldwalker
O.H.Sharp,Photographer
Edmond G Burke
Jesse Grant

Thank You Sponsors!

BETHEL HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM

235 West Plane St. Bethel, OH 45106

(513)-734-0145

bethelmuseum@gmail.com

Bethel Historical Society & Museum, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, educational organization.

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