Past Events - 1999 Current | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 October 3, 1999 - The Curiosity Shop at Bedford's Centerfest We had a beautiful fall weekend on September 25th, for Bedford's Annual  Centerfest, and therefore the interest in the Curiosity Shop was brisk. Everyone seemed to enjoy shopping and the selections. Due to the fact that the membership had donated such nice items to be sold and many contributed so generously, the Curiosity Shop made $756.5l! The Historical Society wishes to thank all who donated items, gave contributions, and worked with us both Friday and Saturday. Thanks also to the many who called the membership by telephone to remind them of the Curiosity Shop. April 20, 1999 - Board Briefs  Restoration at the Charles & Louise Wharton House was reviewed. Upcoming projects include more brick repointing, interior light fixtures and display featuring Louise Wharton and her garden.  Design proposals for signage at the Wharton House were considered.  The calendar of possible future events was discussed.  Appointments are forthcoming for the following committees: Events, Headquarters, Building & Grounds, and Promotion. Volunteers are welcome! Write to Send E-mail. Annual Meeting 1999  Members and friends gathered Sunday, March 7th at the Bedford Municipal Building for the Annual Meeting of the Bedford Historical Society. After a delightful lunch, President Nancy Henry called the meeting to order and recognized the work of the luncheon committee and board members. Mrs. Henry also recognized the two volumes of Bedford Villages, Lost and Found, published by the Peaks of Otter Chapter of the DAR. She expressed appreciation to the members of the Historical Society who had worked on the project.  Heather Quintero presented the Nominating Committee report, and the Board of Directors for 1999-2000 were thereafter elected. The board members are:  Nancy Henry, President  Jim Henry, Vice President  Joshua Quintero, Secretary  Betty Gereau and Clara Lambeth, Co-Treasurers  Malcolm Deacon  Edith Elliott  Bill Patterson  Marilyn Patterson  Phyllis Sweeney Potter is Guest Speaker Dorothy-Bundy Potter, assistant professor of history at Lynchburg College, was the featured speaker for the annual meeting. Mrs. Potter recently accepted the position of Programs Coordinator at the Center for the History and Culture of Central Virginia. She spoke about the Center, headquartered at Lynchburg College, which seeks to bring together students, faculty, and area residents to document the region's rich past and make history come alive. The Center also encourages connections with organizations such as the Bedford Historical Society that have expertise on various aspects of regional history.  Numerous educational programs have been developed at the Center. They include historical tours, workshops, classes and exhibits. Of special interest to Bedford residents is the historical survey beginning on the Claytor farm in Bedford County, recently donated to Lynchburg College. Projects for the Claytor Nature Study Center are now being determined. The college has just received two grants to support activities here. Preservation Week: May 9-15 Citizens in Bedford will join thousands of individuals around the country as part of a nationwide celebration of the 28th annual National Historic Preservation Week, May 9-15.  "This year's Preservation Week theme, 'Protecting the Irreplaceable', highlights the unique role that historic places play in defining us as a nation," says Trust President Richard Moe. "Because they remind us of where we came from and help us understand and appreciate the richness of our shared heritage, historic places are essential."  As part of the celebration, the Bedford Historical Society and the Bedford City-County Museum will feature vignettes of area history via radio and newspaper. Watch for them! In addition, the Roanoke Regional Preservation Office will celebrate its 100th anniversary on May 18.