The Bethel Historical Society will receive the 2018 Best of Bethel Award for Non-Profit of the Year. Historical Society President Patricia Rist says they are honored to be chosen for the recognition.  She highlighted some of their work, which includes newly installed Tour Boxes on historic structures, their  23rd year of conducting an historic tour for all Bethel 2nd graders and new this year, conducting a day-in-the life of a one-room schoolhouse for all Bethel 3rd graders.  The group hosted a Laura Ingalls Wilder event, Victorian Christmas Tea, Masquerade Ball, Ghost Tours, and Walking Tours.  They also host a Colonial Kids Camp with visits to Holbrook Farm and a tour of Putnam Park.