The Town of Bethlehem Celebrates 250 Years in 2024!
Save the date! Bethlehem’s 250th Anniversary is a celebration you won’t want to miss. This summer, we will be celebrating this monumental occasion by hosting a series of celebratory events from August 8 – 10, culminating in the 11th Annual Bethlehem SummerFest on August 10. Stay tuned for a complete list of festivities.
The Town of Bethlehem’s 250th Anniversary is presented by the Bethlehem Historical Society, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to increase public interest in the history and cultural heritage of the town. The Bethlehem Historical Society runs a Visitors Center and Historical Museum on Main Street in the restored Ranlet Café.
Event Schedule
THURSDAY
“The Ox Pasture Incident” Play at 7:00, Colonial Theater
Tickets: $20
Join a cast of professional actors for a world premiere play created just for the 250th! “The Ox Pasture Incident” mixes elements of true crime drama, historic places and people from Bethlehem’s past with the award-winning troupe’s signature farcical, melodramatic flair and audience interaction. In this madcap murder mystery, the show ends with an audience vote on who they think “dunnit” and the plot is adjusted on the spot! Presented in partnership with the Historical Society, this family-friendly show is not to be missed.
FRIDAY
Historical Marker unveiling, details TBD
Proclamation Birthday Cake 1:00 pm, at Gazebo or town building depending on marker
Maplewood Country Club Event – doors open at 6:00 pm, music starts at 7:00 pm. Live music by Ashley Jane’s Hootenanny. Appetizers and cash bar. Tickets: $20
SATURDAY
Midway Event at the Rek-lis Field, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Pie eating contest, entertainers, face painting and photobooths. Free event!
Summerfest at the Gazebo, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Parade, 2:00 pm – LEARN MORE
Birthday Party at Rek-lis Field w/ DJ starts at 7:00 pm. Free to enter.
Become A Sponsor!
Join us in commemorating this significant milestone in our community’s history by becoming a sponsor of Bethlehem’s 250 anniversary celebration. Whether you have lived in or visited the town or are a North Country business looking to make an impact, your sponsorship will demonstrate your appreciation for Bethlehem’s rich history and its significance to our community today.
As a sponsor, you will benefit from valuable exposure through various communications channels, public relations efforts, and a comprehensive marketing and media strategy. We have a range of sponsorship levels available.
The Bethlehem Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) organization. Your generous tax-deductible sponsorship will directly contribute to the success of our anniversary celebrations and support our ongoing mission to preserve Bethlehem’s heritage for generations to come.
To make a contribution or learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please review our sponsorship package or contact us at betheritage@roadrunner.com. Thank you for your consideration.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Littleton Chevrolet
Lead Sponsor
