BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Museum of History is set to unveil a captivating new exhibition, “Bridges of Lawrence County: Linking Lives and Landscapes,” celebrating the iconic structures that have served as both literal and metaphorical connections throughout the county’s history.
The exhibit, which opens to the public on Friday, November 21, at 9:00 a.m., will be housed in the Museum’s Community Gallery and will run through Saturday, January 31, 2026. The museum is located at 929 15th Street in Bedford and is open Tuesday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
The exhibit highlights bridges as symbols of connection—linking people, places, and communities across rivers and creeks.
The display features a collection of paintings and photographs that showcase the diverse bridges, both past and present, that have spanned Lawrence County’s waterways over the years.
In a special collaboration, the museum is partnering with the Lawrence County Art Association to exhibit works by talented local artists and photographers.
The pieces capture both large and small bridges, including historic covered bridges at Williams and Tunnelton, as well as imposing railroad trusses. The exhibition serves as a nostalgic look at bridges that are no longer standing, having been lost to advancements in road construction or natural aging, and helps visitors remember these vital local landmarks. Visitors interested in taking a piece of Lawrence County history home will find that some of the paintings are available for purchase directly from the local artists.
The Lawrence County Museum of History’s mission is to “collect, preserve, and exhibit artifacts and archives that narrate the story of Lawrence County.
