Bethlehem Historical Association

05/29/2026

We had a great annual meeting last night at the schoolhouse. Our president shared the year-in-review. Thanks were shared for outgoing officers, new trustees were elected, our bylaws were updated and lots of delicious cake was eaten. We are looking forward to a new season at B.H.A.!

05/28/2026

Tennis anyone?

Our museum at the Cedar Hill Schoolhouse is open Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m.
1003 River Road, Selkirk. Stop by and enjoy some local history.

05/21/2026

We know it has been warm out, but maybe you can find this old fashioned ice skate on display at the museum?

BHA's museum at the Cedar Hill Schoolhouse is open Sunday afternoons from 2 to 4 p.m. 1003 River Road, Selkirk.

05/18/2026

Mark your calendars for June 20!
Pre-ordering your copy of the book is a big boost to the author. Pop over here to do so.
https://www.westholmepublishing.com/book/james-selkirk-haberman/

05/09/2026

Check out our silent auction today May 9. Here until 2 pm. Location: Glenmont Reformed Church, 1 Chapel Lane, Glenmont

05/04/2026

We have a silent auction coming up featuring many pieces of vintage clothing. The date is this Saturday, May 9. See the picture for details. Stop by if you like old clothing!

04/23/2026

Did we mention that our museum at the Cedar Hill Schoolhouse is open this Sunday from 2 to 4 pm. Stop by and check out our local history exhibits.

The picture is from our Fun and Frolic exhibit that looks at all sorts of sporting activities.

04/09/2026

04/09/2026

Just a reminder that our next talk in the Spring Speaker Series is coming up on April 21. David Chinery will be talking about the history of bicycles.
Register here https://bethlehem.librarycalendar.com/event/bha-speaker-series-short-history-bicycle-33775

About the photo: John Oliver, left, was Bethlehem's supervisor from 1942-1959. The rest of the people are unidentified. But those are some great bikes!

04/02/2026

F.Y.I.
Our museum at the Cedar Hill Schoolhouse is CLOSED this Sunday, April 5.

03/30/2026

Interesting thoughts from the town historian.