Welcome Friends!
Our museum is open for the season – Sundays 2:00 PM – 4:00PM
Thank You for your continued support!
The museum is located at 1003 River Road, Selkirk.
Annual Meeting
Thursday May 28th, 7PM
Cedar Hill Schoolhouse Museum
1003 River Road, Selkirk
Please join us for our annual meeting where we will tend to business matters and enjoy socializing amongst our officers, trustees, members and volunteers.
During our meeting, we will vote to affirm the Slate of Candidates for Position of Trustee:
Jeanne Biggins – First 3-year term
As soon as Jeanne joined BHA, she got actively involved. She is valued for both her organization and leadership skills. Jeanne co-chairs the annual Spring Tea, is active on the Collection committee and writes for the newsletter.
Tim Beebe – Second 3-year term
We go to our longtime member, Tim, with questions about local history or whenever photography skills are needed. In addition to serving as a Trustee, he is a member of the Exhibit committee and the Oral History team.
Linda Schacht – First 3-year term (following 1 year appointment)
As a longtime member of the Collection Committee, Linda’s knowledge of clothing history is greatly valued. She has been managing the annual Bake Sale for many years and co-chairs the Spring Tea.
At the annual meeting, we will also be voting on proposed edits to our Bylaws. You can review the proposed changes here
Membership Renewal 2026-2027
Renew online with Zeffy!
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Renew your 2026-27 membership today!
$20 Individual
$30 Family
Above and beyond donations always appreciated!
Please Note: When paying, Zeffy will suggest a Donation for their Services. You can click “other” and change this to $0 or any comfortable amount. We do encourage a donation to Zeffy since Zeffy does not charge us fees and we pay NO costs for their service.
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.
Exhibits Update
Our new exhibit Remembering Revolution: Bethlehem 1776*1976*2026 looks back from our country’s 250th anniversary year to explore the stories of Bethlehem’s Revolutionary War Veterans and local celebrations of the U.S. Bicentennial Year.
More Exhibits
Fun and Frolic: Sport, Recreation, Competition and Community
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.
Also, be sure to visit our many exhibits on display:
Dear Maria…Voices from the Mid-Nineteenth Century
Three Farms Dairy
Bethlehem’s One Room Schools
Rivers, Roads and Rails
Dr. Babcock’s Apothecary Cabinet
Native American Connections – the Mohican People
And other items of interest to Bethlehem history.