BETHEL – In conjunction with the Bethel Historical Society’s exhibit, “Molly Ockett and Her World,” a course, “Indian New England,” will be offered beginning on Thursday, Oct. 7, and continuing for the next three Wednesdays.

The first class will introduce the topic within the context of New England history. The second class on Oct. 13 will deal with Molly Ockett and her world, the third on Oct. 20 with the nature and results of King Phillip’s War (1675-76), and the last on Oct. 27 with a sampling of Indian captivity literature.

Society Director Stanley R. Howe will be the coordinator, with other guest presenters invited to participate. The fee will be $20 for nonmembers and $15 for society members.

The classes will be at the O’Neal Robinson House beginning at 7:30 p.m. Anyone wishing to enroll should call the office at 824-2908 or 1-800-824-2910 or e-mail [email protected].

The society’s annual apple and pumpkin festival was held as a part of Bethel’s Harvestfest Celebration on Sept. 18. Due to the rain, the O’Neil Robinson House was particularly popular where visitors could visit the three exhibits, the museum shop or participate in the making of apple sauce and cider pressing.

Free samples of cider and applesauce were available all afternoon. Bessie Bennett, Allan Marcotte and Judy Haskell made pumpkin whoopie pies, which sold out. Jan Todd and Kathy Kunkel helped in the shop, and Lynn Mason Courtney and Polly Olmstead assisted in whoopie pie sales.

Society Director Stan Howe operated the cider press and oversaw the making of applesauce by the visitors. Randy Bennett, Judy Haskell and Allan Marcotte assisted with tours of the Dr. Moses Mason House, Danna Nickerson oversaw the sales, and George Nickerson helped with clean-up.

More information about the society and its activities may be obtained by checking its Web site at www.bethelhistorical.org.