Bethel Colony News

Due to the current health concerns due to Covid-19, the Bethel Colony has decided to cancel these 2020 fall events: Wildlife & Outdoor Expo Pickers Market Heritage Days We always look forward to having people come enjoy our great historic town, but felt that for...

Coming up May 13, 2020, a webinar with Caitlin Yager of Missouri Humanities, Exploring Missouri’s German Heritage: Bethel German Colony Promised nothing but bread, water, and hard work, German Americans in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and other states sold their property and...

Historic Bethel German Colony's annual meeting will be March 8, 2020, at 4:00 pm at the Fest Hall. We will review the past year's events, visit with friends, elect new board members, and set goals for 2020. We welcome all who are interested in the historical aspect of...

Annual Adult Fiddle Camp to be held in Bethel, Missouri April 29 thru May 2, 2020 Open to adults (18 & over)  interested in learning to play traditional fiddle, guitar or mandolin or to sharpen already learned skills. Minimal basic skill on the instrument is...

December 8, 2019 was another exciting day in Bethel as it ended a year of celebrating 175 years of existence. Bethel had several events during 2019 to revel and Christmas in Bethel was no exception. Visitors shopped for unique handmade gifts in the vendor area located...