Located in the former Masonic Lodge. Exhibits in the 1895 building include city and county history, Bedford County Indian artifacts, Civil War relics, local genealogy and changing exhibits.The Bedford City/County Museum building was built in 1895 as a Masonic Temple. This is the only example of Romanesque Revival architecture in Bedford and is impressive with its multi-colored brick, stone archways, terra cotta ornamentation and bay windows. The museum showcases Bedford's history from early native American life through the War Between the States and into the twentieth century. Open Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm, mid-February to mid-November; 9am-4pm, the rest of the year. Closed major holidays.
Location:
201 E Main St, Bedford Virginia 24523
Telephone
540-586-4520
Other History nearby:
(Lexington) 'Stonewall' Jackson House
(Appomattox) Appomattox County Historical Museum
(Charlottesville) Ash Lawn-Highland
(Altavista) Avoca Museum
(Bedford) Bedford City/County Museum
(Bedford) Bedford Historic Meeting House
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04/21 Coming to The Bedford area
Virginia Pork Festival Emporia VA June12 The Virginia Pork Festival is one of the East Coast's largest food festivals, combines outstanding pork dishes with continuous live music from multiple stages.
Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival Harrisonburg VA June9-16 The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival is a week-long summer music festival devoted to promoting an appreciation and understanding of the music of Bach and a featured composer, country, era or people.
Appalachian Festival Beckley WV August23-25 The 17th Annual Appalachian Festival is three big days packed with arts, crafts, entertainment, music, food and fun!
Golden Delicious Festival Clay WV August30-September1 The Golden Delicious is the State Fruit of West Virginia. Clay County is the birthplace of the golden delicious. Antique Car Show, Art Auction Baking Contest,
5K Run/Walk, Golf Tournament.
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