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About Us
Preserving the History of Bethel Since 1972
For more than 50 years, our organization has served to commemorate the heritage of Bethel, Tate Township, and surrounding areas.
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Today we operate an extensive museum housed in the Grant Memorial building in downtown Bethel. Since taking ownership of this structure in 2019, we have led a large scale capital campaign and succeeded in extensive building stabilization, remodeling, and improvements.
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We are proud that the Bethel Historical Society & Museum operates as a debt-free organization. That means, every dollar you donate or contribute to your museum membership goes directly to supporting Bethel Museum's programming, preserving, and maintaining our wonderful collectables, and maintaining the historic Grant building.
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Our success would not be possible without the support of our members, the countless volunteers that assist throughout the year, and our Board of Directors.
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We welcome your interest.
Please come visit!
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Grant Memorial
A BRIEF HISTORY OF OUR MUSEUM BUILDING
The Grant Memorial Building was built in 1929 & 1930, dedicated in 1930, It was built on the site of the former Sink house.
It has served as a community building for Civic Club, American Legion, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts meetings. The Village of Bethel offices and Police Department used the building. Bethel's first library was housed in the building under the management of the Bethel's Women's Club, using the side double doors as their entrance. Some people still recall having a class in the Grant Memorial Building.
It was sold to the Bethel Historical Society & Museum in 2019.
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Our members and this community have worked together to preserve this historic building that is soon to be 100 years old in 2030.
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