Welcome
The museum remains closed and all events are cancelled until our town buildings can be safely opened again. We continue to work on new exhibits and to plan for the day when we can resume gathering again.
The silver lining of being closed to the public is that much needed interior work has been finished. The interior has been repainted and the windows and blinds cleaned. It looks great! Hopefully before long we will be able to open, but of course with some new protocols to limit concerns about the spread of Covid-19.
If you are new to the Bethlehem Historical Association, we hope you will consider supporting us with your membership. Members receive three newsletters a year, and those who choose to be on our e-mail contact list get early notification of upcoming events. As a volunteer organization, we depend on each other to maintain the museum and handle the many facets of a vibrant historical association, so if you also are interested in becoming active, we would love to hear from you.
In the meantime, stay safe and enjoy exploring this site!
The Town of Bethlehem
Historical Association
P.O. Box 263
1003 River Road
Selkirk, NY 12158
518-767-9432
BethHist1965@gmail.com
HISTORY PADDLES and HISTORY HIKES are back for 2020!
Join us for a History Paddle!
Wednesday, August 5 at 6 PM
Click here for more information on History Paddles and History Hikes.
You MUST pre-register with the Town of Bethlehem Parks Department.
https://register1.vermontsystems.com/wbwsc/nybethlehem.wsc/splash.html
If we need to cancel because of weather, a notification will be placed here one hour before the paddle.
We are paddling tonight! It is a lovely evening to explore the Vlomankill. Meet at the kayak launch at Henry Hudson Park.
Today's Reality, Tomorrow's History
We are Working to Re-Open
Drive-It-Yourself Tour
Tired of sitting home? Want to go some place but don't know where?
Try a Drive-It-Yourself Tour of historic places in the Town of Bethlehem. The tour was developed in 2010 -- but after a decade, even if you have driven in before,
it's time to revisit.
Tour directions can be found in Out and About
Looking for Something to Do?
Now might be the perfect time to do some historical research. While everything is closed up, the National Archives has an online site that contains a wealth of information and activities for the whole family. Check out the link below and begin a new journey into the past! National Archives
Past Perfect
Recipes that Withstood Time
Passed Down from Generation to Generation
The Bethlehem Historical Association has compiled a fine book with an impressive collection of recipes. The cookbook is being sold for $10 at the Museum. Please note that you can also purchase it at our generous bookstore here in town I Love Books.
We appreciate the support of all those who contributed recipes and helped to get this book together.
Books by Town Historian
Susan Leath
Available at local bookstores
