Bedford County Day Set March 9 at Historical Soc.

The Bedford County Historical Society will celebrate Bedford County Day at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, at the Hall at Kinton’s Knob (BCHS, second Floor), 6441 Lincoln Highway, Bedford.

This annual celebration features a particular area of Bedford County History each year, This year’s program will be entitled “Albert Gallatin and the Whiskey Rebellion,” presented by Brian Reedy. Albert Gallatin played a critical role in keeping the “rebellion” under control. His moderate views and non-violent approach prevailed in a time of crisis.

As a recent immigrant to western Pennsylvania, Gallatin quickl...