Bedford Museum & Genealogical Library, Bedford

Name: Bedford Museum & Genealogical Library
Address: 201 E Main St, Bedford, 24523-2012, United States
Telephone: +1 540-586-4520

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Bedford Museum & Genealogical Library, Bedford

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The Bedford Museum & Genealogical Library is the county museum and genealogical library for Bedford County, Virginia It was started in 1932 by the General William R. Terry chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Peaks of Otter chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. It was in multiple locations in the town of Bedford, VA including the Courthouse and the library. It finally found its permanent home in 1979 when it moved into the former Masonic Hall for Liberty Lodge #95. It is part of the Bedford Historic District and is known as Bedford Masonic Hall on that Wiki page. It is located at 201 E. Main St. Bedford, VA. ()

Coordinates: 37°20'3"N, 79°31'19"W

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201 E Main StBedford 24523-2012 United States

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+1 540-586-4520

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Bedford Museum & Genealogical Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National D-Day Memorial, Bedford Historic Meetinghouse, Bedford Public Library System, Bedford Welcome Center.

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Monuments and statues, Historical place, Memorial
National D-Day Memorial, Bedford
21 min walk • The National D-Day Memorial is a war memorial located in Bedford, Virginia. It serves as the national memorial for American D-Day veterans.
~1090 ftW
Church, Greek Revival architecture
Bedford Historic Meetinghouse, Bedford
6 min walk • Bedford Historic Meetinghouse, also known as Methodist Meetinghouse and St. Philip's Episcopal Church, is a historic meeting house located at 153 W. Main Street in Bedford, Virginia. It was built in 1838, and is a brick building measuring 38 feet by 58 feet and in the Greek Revival style.
~1250 ftN
Library
Bedford Public Library System, Bedford
7 min walk • Bedford Public Library System serves Bedford county in Virginia. The library system is within Region 2 of Virginia Library Association.
0.8 miSW
37°19'31"N • 79°31'53"W
Bedford Welcome Center, Bedford
21 min walk • Visitor center
~1870 ftN
Neighbourhood, Colonial revival architecture
John D. Ballard House, Bedford
10 min walk • John D. Ballard House, also known as the Ballard-Worsham House, is a historic home located at Bedford, Virginia. It was designed by noted Lynchburg architect Stanhope S. Johnson and built in 1915. It is a two-story, brick dwelling in the Colonial Revival style.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Bedford Museum & Genealogical Library open?

Bedford Museum & Genealogical Library is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 3 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Bedford Museum & Genealogical Library?

Nearby attractions include Bedford Historic Meetinghouse, Bedford (6 min walk), Bedford Public Library System, Bedford (7 min walk), John D. Ballard House, Bedford (10 min walk), Bedford Welcome Center, Bedford (21 min walk).