Old Bethlem Historical Society - Bethlehem, CT

Old Bethlem Historical Society - Bethlehem, CT Old Bethlem Historical Society was established in 1968 to promote and preserve Bethlehem's history.

The 1995 Special Olympics World Summer Games were held in New Haven, from July 1-9. More than 7000 athletes from 143 co...
08/27/2026

The 1995 Special Olympics World Summer Games were held in New Haven, from July 1-9. More than 7000 athletes from 143 countries gathered for competition in 21 sports. The opening and closing ceremonies were held in the Yale Bowl and various events were held around the New Haven area.

As part of the Host Town Program, international delegations were welcomed and hosted in various CT towns prior to competition for acclimation, cultural exchanges and community events. Bethlehem hosted Montserrat.

Did your family host an athlete? Do you know anyone that did? Recognize anyone in the photos?

The Montserrat flag, stamp and photos were a recent gift to the museum from Bonnie Grzelak.

A fun memory from June 1966.
08/24/2026

A fun memory from June 1966.

News clipping from August 23, 1968. Once a thriving business, now an eyesore as one enters our town.
08/21/2026

News clipping from August 23, 1968. Once a thriving business, now an eyesore as one enters our town.

ATTENTION - This is NOT endorsed by OBHS. Do NOT open. Report SPAM.
08/21/2026

ATTENTION - This is NOT endorsed by OBHS. Do NOT open. Report SPAM.

There are a few more hours to vote in the Primary election today. Vote so that the poll workers don't get bored!Photo f...
08/11/2026

There are a few more hours to vote in the Primary election today. Vote so that the poll workers don't get bored!
Photo from 1972 courtesy of Renee Clifford.

The news as reported in 1889. Can you imagine today's news listing who was sick in town?
08/11/2026

The news as reported in 1889. Can you imagine today's news listing who was sick in town?

07/31/2026

The museum will be open this Sunday from 1-4:00. Come check it out.

Trivia question: Excluding the recent July 4th fireworks, when was the last time that the town of Bethlehem had firewor...
07/12/2026

Trivia question: Excluding the recent July 4th fireworks, when was the last time that the town of Bethlehem had fireworks (private ones don't count)? According to the past president of the Bethlehem Fair, Elaine Brodeur, it was the 75th anniverary of the Fair.

One of my favorites from the July 4th America 250 celebration in Bethlehem. So much is going on in this photo - the hist...
07/12/2026

One of my favorites from the July 4th America 250 celebration in Bethlehem. So much is going on in this photo - the historic marching band, the 46 star flag on the museum, the America 250 banner marching in the parade and the Hometown Heros banner hanging in honor of Civil War banner Private James Benedict. Thank you to the Mattatuck Drum Band!

Our summer exhibit begins this Sunday. We will be open from 1:00-4:00 every Sunday in July and August.Bethlehem Consoli...
07/11/2026

Our summer exhibit begins this Sunday. We will be open from 1:00-4:00 every Sunday in July and August.

Bethlehem Consolidated/Elementary School celebrates 100 years this year! We have lots of class photos on display and many other things to see that will bring you down memory lane.

Also, if you missed the America 250 photo contest pictures at the July 4th celebration, you are in luck. We have all the entries on display with their winning ribbons.

Address

4 Main Street North
Bethlehem, CT
06751

Telephone

+2032667852

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