Bethlehem Historical Association

10/12/2026

10/10/2026

More good stuff from the historian!

10/09/2026

Happy Birthday Delmar Progress Club!

10/05/2026

Our Fall Social is coming up soon! Hope you can join us.
And a PS - our museum at the Cedar Hill Schoolhouse is open Sunday afternoons from 2 to 4 p.m. through October 25.

10/03/2026

Sign up now for our October talk - Echoes Along the Erie: Canal History Through Story and Song presented by Donna Trunzo. Tuesday October 20 at 7 p.m. at the Bethlehem Public Library. Follow the link below to register

https://bethlehem.librarycalendar.com/event/bha-speaker-series-30417

Step back in time to explore the vibrant culture and history of the Erie Canal as Donna Trunzo weaves historical lore, personal stories, and traditional folk music to bring the canal era to life.
Highlights include:
Life on the Towpath: Real stories of canal drivers, packet boat passengers, and local communities.
Songs of the Waterway: Traditional folk music used to document the hardships, humor, and daily routine of canal life.
Regional Legacy: How "Grand Erie" transformed New York State's economy and culture.
Donna Trunzo is an educator and performer dedicated to preserving New York's regional heritage through interactive history and music programs.

10/01/2026

How about this cute little book? Can you find it in our school exhibit at the museum?

Our museum at the Cedar Hill Schoolhouse is open Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. thru the end of October. 1003 River Road, Selkirk.

09/24/2026

When you visit our museum, can you find this painting of one of Bethlehem's many one room schoolhouses? This one is actually still standing just north of us on River Road.

Our museum at the Cedar Hill Schoolhouse is open Sunday afternoons from 2 to 4 through October 25, 2026. 1003 River Road, Selkirk. Stop by for some excellent local history!

09/18/2026

FYI Our museum is closed this Sunday (Sept.20) for a private event.

09/14/2026

Do you own an old barn that needs repairs?

If you own a barn in need of repair, join Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County and the Town of New Scotland for this informative seminar. Learn about tax credits that may be available to help preserve and rehabilitate historic barns.  Pre-registration by 9/25 is required. Event que...

09/13/2026

Patriot? Traitor? Desperado? Find out more about Revolutionary War era personality Joseph Bettys during our Fall Lecture Series Tuesday September 15, 7 pm. at the Bethlehem Public Library. You are strongly encouraged to pre-register as seating is limited.
https://bethlehem.librarycalendar.com/event/bha-speaker-series-30416