BETHEL — Each year at this time, the Bethel Historical Society asks its members and friends to consider donating to the “Annual Fund,” which provides about 30 percent of the organization’s yearly income and enables it to maintain the daily operations necessary to carry out high quality programs, exhibits and publications.
Here are just a few examples of the exciting things that have already occurred at BHS in 2013: a class of Gould Academy students conducted an archaeological dig at the site of Dr. Mason’s “library” on Broad Street; the annual History Symposium explored how the Civil War is taught in secondary schools; the society opened a new exhibit, “In the Field & On the Homefront: Bethel During the Civil War,” the society’s contribution to the statewide Maine Civil War Trail project; local students in grades 1-5 helped mark the 200th anniversary of the Dr. Moses Mason House by creating artworks under the theme of “The Old, Historic House” for the Faye Taylor Art Show; and an exceptional display of more than 50 19th-century and contemporary White Mountain paintings drew hundreds of visitors to the newly-named Howe Exhibit Hall over the summer.
The society expresses its sincere thanks to all who have donated thus far. Gifts in any amount can be mailed to P.O. Box 12, Bethel, ME 04217, or processed through PayPal via www.bethelhistorical.org. Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
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