Open 1-4PM, 1st & 3rd Saturday of Every Month
America 250
Celebrating the year 2026, a year long celebration of the 250th signing of the Declaration of Independence
America 250 at at the Bethel Museum
Celebrate America's 250th Birthday with the Bethel Historical Society on the 3rd Saturdays of January - November in 2026, 1:00-4:00pm.
We will look back in history to colonial times. There will be free fun, games and prizes. Kids must be accompanied by adults and will be entered into a grand prize drawing. 1 entry for every Saturday that they visit.
The grand prize drawing will be held on 12/5/2026 during our Down Home Christmas Festival.
​
A Year Full of America 250 Themed Activites in 2026
January 17, 2026 1:00-4:00pm
THEME: First Motto, Official Motto
February 21, 2026 1:00-4:00pm
THEME: Betsy Ross: A Working Woman
March 21, 2026 1:00-4:00pm
THEME: Yankee Doodle Dandee
April 18, 2026 1:00-4:00pm
THEME: Colonial Era Transportation
May 16, 2026 1:00-4:00pm
THEME: Declaration of Independence
June 20, 2026 1:00-4:00pm
THEME: Boston Tea Party
July 18, 2026 1:00-4:00pm
THEME: Liberty Bell
August 15, 2026 1:00-4:00pm
THEME: Dancing and FancyBalls
September 19, 2026 1:00-4:00pm
THEME: Toys and Games
October 17, 2026 1:00-4:00pm
THEME: Food of the Times
November 21, 2026 1:00-4:00pm
THEME: Heros
December 5, 2026
Grand Prize Drawing
Close the Time Capsule