Welcome!
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.
BHA Speaker Series
Joseph Bettys—Revolutionary War Patriot, Traitor, and “Desperado”
Presenter: Michael Aikey, former Director of the NYS Military Museum
Date: Tuesday September 15th
Time: 7PM
Location: Bethlehem Public Library
Discover the remarkable true story of Joseph Bettys—a brave Continental soldier who turned Loyalist spy, scout, and raider after a bitter feud with his superiors. Military historian Michael Aikey cuts through local folklore and reveals how this once-honored patriot became among the most feared and notorious figures on the Revolutionary War frontier.
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.
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.
Membership Renewal 2026-2027
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