BETHEL — For nearly a half-century, members and friends of the Bethel Historical Society have recognized the importance of the organization’s work of collecting, preserving and interpreting the history of western Maine and the White Mountain region through their financial support of the Annual Fund.
Representing just over 30 percent of the society’s yearly income, the Annual Fund allows the small staff and many dedicated volunteers to maintain daily operations and to offer programs and exhibits that make the Bethel region’s history meaningful, accessible and enjoyable for thousands of adults and school-age children.
To make this year’s Annual Fund donations go even further, a special “Board Challenge” is being offered. According to Randall Bennett, executive director of the Bethel Historical Society, “The society’s board of trustees, made up of 15 individuals who share a passion for local and regional history, have stepped up to the plate to match — dollar-for-dollar — new and increased Annual Fund donations up to a total of $5,000.” That means if someone was not able to give last year, the Historical Society will benefit twice from a new donation this year.
Donationsmay be mailed to the Bethel Historical Society’s Annual Fund at P.O. Box 12, Bethel 04217. Such gifts are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Checks, stock transfers or credit card payments should be dated no later than Dec. 31 to be counted toward this year’s campaign. To make a donation in a form other than cash, call the society at 800-824-2910 or email BHS at info@bethelhistorical.org.
Founded in 1966, the Bethel Historical Society is western Maine’s largest and most comprehensive historical agency. In 1974, the society acquired the former Broad Street residence of Dr. Moses Mason, which now contains a period house museum, exhibit hall and research library. In 1999, the society opened the O’Neil Robinson House, next door at 10 Broad St., to the public for an expanded exhibit program, museum shop space and administrative offices.
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