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Just Be | Bethlehem, NH
Just be inspired! Bethlehem is uniquely rich in arts and cultural activities for such a small town. We have our First Friday celebrations and many arts festivals. While you are here, check out our town’s rich history. Read more by visiting Bethlehem Historical Society’s website. We’re funky and eclectic, and that’s just the way we like it!
Places to Check Out:
Bethlehem Historical Society
- PO Box 148, Bethlehem, NH 03574
- (603) 869-3330
- Formed in 1997, the Historical Society is in the Ranlet Café, which was moved to this location in 1895, formerly being in the area of the Wren Block. The café was added to the NH Register of Historic Places in 2018. The Society and Museum are located across from the Bethlehem Post Office at 2182 Main Street. It is a non-profit organization and funded by private donations, fundraising events, and membership dues. The museum varies its exhibits every season so return again and again to learn more about the history of the Bethlehem area.
Bethlehem Visitor Center
- 2182 Main Street, Bethlehem NH 03574
- (603) 869-3409
- Open 10 am-4 pm. Open daily during July and August. In Visitors Center, changing exhibits showcase the extensive collection of grand hotel and cottage memorabilia and photographs.
Kathy Shuster Graphics
- https://www.facebook.com/kjgraphics/
Maplewood Station Restoration
- PO Box 370 Bethlehem, NH 03574
- 603-991-1413
- The Maplewood Train Station was built in the late 1800s and in use through the early 1920s. During that period trains regularly brought hundreds of visitors from Boston, New York City, and surrounding areas to enjoy all that Bethlehem, New Hampshire had to offer. When the automobile became more popular, people stopped using trains as their primary means of transportation. By the mid 1920s, the Maplewood Train Station became vacant and has remained that way ever since – almost 100 years. Yet, it’s still standing! Together, with you and the rest of the community, we would like to save and restore the Maplewood Train Station to its original splendor. It’s quite a feat to still be standing, and with your help, we can preserve a bit of history and make it available to the public.
The Colonial Theatre
- 2050 Main Street Bethlehem, NH 03574
- (603) 869-3422
- The Colonial Theatre is one of the oldest continuously operated movie theaters in the country and the home of arts, film, music and culture in New Hampshire’s North Country. The Colonial, which opened its doors in 1915, is one of the remaining links to the era of the Grand Hotels as well as a significant chapter in the history of the film industry. This 300-seat theater that offers state-of-the-art digital projection and surround sound for independent and world cinema. The Colonial Theatre also hosts Grammy award-winning performing artists and family entertainment from May through October—all without losing the intimate charm of a vintage summer theater.
The Rocks
- 113 Glessner Road, Bethlehem, NH 03574
- (603) 444-6228
- The Rocks has become a destination for local residents and tourists alike. Known as a popular NH Christmas tree farm, the 1,400-acre property offers much more. Beyond the neat rows of Christmas trees lined by perfect stone walls lies a world of history, wildlife, and experiential learning. The property is open to visitors year-round, presenting both structured and self-guided tours and programs. We invite you to visit The Rocks - to find a tree, enjoy a picnic in our formal gardens, look for wildlife, or just enjoy the view!