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Welcome!
Our museum at the Cedar Hill Schoolhouse is CLOSED for the month of August​

We are closed to conduct inventory & deep cleaning.  We appreciate your patience and understanding during this brief closure and look forward to welcoming you back in September!

 

The museum is located at 1003 River Road, Selkirk.

Become a member of BHA today!  Click here for info.

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Bethlehem Historical Association Speaker Series
 Tuesday, September 16, 7:00 PM
Bethlehem Public Library

D-Day: 80th Anniversary Presentation

Join us for a compelling talk commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

 Space is limited — please register here: Register Now

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In this program, Richard Muggeo will explore:

  • The situation in Europe on the eve of the invasion

  • Key events of June 6, 1944

  • Why the Allies succeeded

  • How news of the invasion reached America

  • Reflections from his visit to Normandy, including the American cemetery at Omaha Beach, the human cost of war, and a powerful quote from President Eisenhower

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About the Speaker
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Dick Muggeo is a retired history teacher from Catskill, NY, where he taught for 30 years. Married with three daughters and eight grandchildren, he is a World War II buff whose passion for history stems from his father’s service in the Pacific during 1943–1945.

Now Live!
The Bethlehem Oral History Project website is online​

A great opportunity to explore our town's rich history and learn more about the neighbors who helped shape Bethlehem.  This project is a joint effort between the Historian's office, the BHA and the Bethlehem Public Library.

New for 2025
Fun and Frolic: Sport, Recreation, Competition and Community
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Be sure to visit the museum to take in our new Fun and Frolic exhibit. Over the years Bethlehem
residents have enjoyed all kinds of sport and recreational activities. The exhibit highlights just a
few including sledding, skating, golf, baseball and bowling.

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Bethlehem Historical Association

1003 River Road, Selkirk, NY 

PO Box 263

info@bethlehemhistorical.org

Bethlehem Historical Association

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