

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Bedford Celebrates America 250: Special Speaker Series
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join the Bedford Historical Society, in collaboration with the City of Bedford, for a special America 250 Speaker Series hosted at Ellenwood Center. This program features premiere topics and distinguished guests highlighting America’s 250th birthday and the important role Bedford and Northeast Ohio have played in our nation’s history.

Cleveland: The Car Capital of the World          
Presented by Western Reserve Historical Society
At the turn of the twentieth century, Cleveland stood at the forefront of the American automobile revolution, earning its reputation as the Car Capital of the World. Long before Detroit rose to prominence, Cleveland and the Western Reserve were home to dozens of innovative automobile manufacturers whose ideas and engineering helped shape the future of transportation. Supported by a powerful industrial base, a highly skilled workforce, and a culture of invention, the city became a natural center for early automotive experimentation and production. This presentation takes audiences on a ride through Cleveland’s automotive golden age, uncovering a remarkable array of locally built vehicles that defined performance, reliability, and engineering excellence. From luxury automobiles to groundbreaking commercial vehicles, Cleveland-made cars traveled roads across the nation and around the world, leaving a lasting imprint on American industry and innovation.

Date: Friday, March 13, 2026    
Time: Doors open 6:30pm; Presentation starts at 7:00pm
Location: Ellenwood Center Gym, 124 Ellenwood Ave.  
Fee: FREE! Reserve a seat! Walk-ins welcome if space permits. 
Donations accepted for Bedford Historical Society. Light refreshments will be served.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/bedford-celebrates-america-250-special-speaker-series/200029713538727
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 33

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Bedford
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 124 Ellenwood Ave, Bedford, OH, United States, Ohio 44146
- **lat**: 41.39913
- **long**: -81.53958
- **full address**: 124 Ellenwood Ave, Bedford, OH, United States, Ohio 44146

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Bedford Parks and Recreation Department (https://allevents.in/org/bedford-parks-and-recreation-department/15486322)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 124 Ellenwood Ave, Bedford, OH, United States, Ohio 44146
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Bedford Parks and Recreation Department
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Bedford Celebrates America 250: Special Speaker Series ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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