BEDFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY

BEDFORD, MA

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The Bedford Historical Society is an organization in Bedford, Massachusetts that seeks to preserve and promote the town's rich history. Founded in 1897, the society has been dedicated to collecting and preserving artifacts, documents, and other materials related to Bedford's past. The society maintains a museum that houses a vast collection of items, including furniture, clothing, tools, and photographs that tell the story of Bedford's development from a rural farming community to a vibrant suburban town.

The Bedford Historical Society organizes various events and programs throughout the year, including lectures, tours, and workshops that educate the community about the town's history. The society also publishes a quarterly newsletter that highlights the latest news and events related to the organization.

Membership in the Bedford Historical Society is open to anyone interested in the town's history and heritage. Members receive a variety of benefits, including free admission to the museum, discounts on events and programs, and access to the society's extensive library and archives.

Overall, the Bedford Historical Society is an essential organization that plays a vital role in preserving and promoting Bedford's rich history and heritage for future generations.

BEDFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in BEDFORD MA. US MID #8402501049

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ -9,160 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Re-enactment of the Battle of Lexington - "The Shot Heard Round The World" Annual Patriot's Day event in Lexington, MA.
At dawn on April 19, 1775 some 700 British troops arrived in Lexington and came upon 77 militiamen gathered on the town green. A British major yelled, “Throw down your arms! Ye villains, ye rebels.”

The heavily outnumbered militiamen had just been ordered by their commander to disperse when a shot rang out. To this day, no one knows which side fired first. Several British volleys were subsequently unleashed before order could be restored. When the smoke cleared, eight militiamen lay dead and nine were wounded, while only one Redcoat was injured.

Contact BEDFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY

telephone: 7812757276
website: http://www.bedfordmahistory.org

BEDFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
2 MUDGE WAY
BEDFORD
MA
01730-2138

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MID #	8402501049
Name	BEDFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name	BEDFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	510179845
NTEECC	A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	105,638
REVENUE	-9,160
LAT/LONG	42.49089, -71.284282
CODES	FIPS State Code: 25 FIPS County Code: 017 US Census Tract: 359300 US Census Block: 1012