Old Bedford Village

Old Bedford Village A living history museum located in the Allegheny Mountains of PA, Old Bedford Village has captured Check our schedule for more special events!
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Old Bedford Village is open Thursday through Sunday from Memorial Day weekend through the end of October. Join us for our Christmas Celebration the 1st two Saturdays of December from 5-9 PM.

We would like to extend the happiest birthdays to the President of our Board of Directors! Clyde turns 93 years young t...
09/08/2026

We would like to extend the happiest birthdays to the President of our Board of Directors! Clyde turns 93 years young today, and can still run circles around those half his age! Along with his wonderful wife Emily, Clyde has done so much for us throughout the years!

Happy Birthday, Clyde!!!

An exciting weekend is underway! We hope you can join us for our Union Soldiers & Civilians Encampment Weekend with th...
09/05/2026

An exciting weekend is underway! We hope you can join us for our Union Soldiers & Civilians Encampment Weekend with the 11th Pennsylvania Infantry.

The start of September can only mean one thing here at the Village! Our first rehearsal for this year’s Murder Mystery ...
09/02/2026

The start of September can only mean one thing here at the Village! Our first rehearsal for this year’s Murder Mystery is underway! Join us October 3 & 10 to solve the murder - always an Old Bedford Village guest favorite! More details coming soon!

Thanks so much for the kind words, Kseniya!
08/30/2026

Thanks so much for the kind words, Kseniya!

Please plan to join us for our next living history event! Our annual Labor Day weekend Soldiers & Civilians Encampment, ...
08/21/2026

Please plan to join us for our next living history event! Our annual Labor Day weekend Soldiers & Civilians Encampment, focusing on the PA Emergency Militia, presented by the !

SATURDAY

09:30 — TOWN RECRUITMENT RALLY AND SPEECHES: Hear from the local and state officials as they urge the men of Bedford to enlist in the militia in response to possible invasion.

10:00 — DEPARTMENT OF THE SUSQUEHANNA SURGEON DEMONSTRATION: Look and listen as Dr. Andre Wagner demonstrates the challenges faced by doctors and nurses during the American Civil War.

11:00 — MILLIKER PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO: Join John and Christine Milliker as they demonstrate the process of wet-plate photography. Experience the sight of a photo developing before your eyes.

01:00 — CIVIL WAR BALLET DEMONSTRATION: Join Bridgette as she discusses and demonstrates ballet as it existed during the Victorian period.

02:00 — CIVIL WAR FASHION: Join the Ladies Aide Society of Bedford as they discuss the various garments worn during the Victorian period.

04:45 — DRESS PARADE: Watch the newly recruited militia march as they prepare to face the Southern foe.

SUNDAY

09:15 — SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICE: Join the town padre for a Sunday worship service. Collection proceeds go directly to the village. (Non-denominational)

10:00 — MILITIA MORNING SICK CALL: Join members of the Emergency Militia as they report to Dr. Andre Wagner with any sickness or ailments befalling them, and learn about the struggles faced by soldiers and doctors alike.

11:00 — MILLIKER PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO: Join John and Christine Milliker in the art of wet-plate photography. Witness the “ohhhh, ahhhh” moment of a photograph appearing before your eyes.

01:00 — CIVIL WAR BALLET DEMONSTRATION: Join Bridgette as she discusses and demonstrates ballet as it existed during the Victorian period.

02:00 — CIVIL WAR FASHION: Join the Ladies Aide Society of Bedford as they discuss the various garments worn during the Victorian period.

04:45 — DEPARTURE PARADE: Join the town people of Bedford as they wish the boys well as they march off to defend our state from the rebel invasion.

Please plan to join us for our next living history event! Our annual Labor Day weekend Soldiers’ & Civilians’ Encampment...
08/21/2026

Please plan to join us for our next living history event! Our annual Labor Day weekend Soldiers’ & Civilians’ Encampment, focusing on the PA Emergency Militia, presented by the 11thpennsylvania_official

SATURDAY

09:30 — TOWN RECRUITMENT RALLY AND SPEECHES: Hear from the local and state officials as they urge the men of Bedford to enlist in the militia in response to possible invasion.

10:00 — DEPARTMENT OF THE SUSQUEHANNA SURGEON DEMONSTRATION: Look and listen as Dr. Andre Wagner demonstrates the challenges faced by doctors and nurses during the American Civil War.

11:00 — MILLIKER PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO: Join John and Christine Milliker as they demonstrate the process of wet-plate photography. Experience the sight of a photo developing before your eyes. (John Milleker Photography)

01:00 — CIVIL WAR BALLET DEMONSTRATION: Join Bridgette as she discusses and demonstrates ballet as it existed during the Victorian period.

02:00 — CIVIL WAR FASHION: Join the Ladies Aide Society of Bedford as they discuss the various garments worn during the Victorian period.

04:45 — DRESS PARADE: Watch the newly recruited militia march as they prepare to face the Southern foe.

SUNDAY

09:15 — SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICE: Join the town padre for a Sunday worship service. Collection proceeds go directly to the village. (Non-denominational)

10:00 — MILITIA MORNING SICK CALL: Join members of the Emergency Militia as they report to Dr. Andre Wagner with any sickness or ailments befalling them, and learn about the struggles faced by soldiers and doctors alike.

11:00 — MILLIKER PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO: Join John and Christine Milliker in the art of wet-plate photography. Witness the “ohhhh, ahhhh” moment of a photograph appearing before your eyes.

01:00 — CIVIL WAR BALLET DEMONSTRATION: Join Bridgette as she discusses and demonstrates ballet as it existed during the Victorian period.

02:00 — CIVIL WAR FASHION: Join the Ladies Aide Society of Bedford as they discuss the various garments worn during the Victorian period.

04:45 — DEPARTURE PARADE: Join the town people of Bedford as they wish the boys well as they march off to defend our state from the rebel invasion.

Join us this weekend as we welcome The Confederation of Union Generals. Their presentations on the leadership during th...
08/13/2026

Join us this weekend as we welcome The Confederation of Union Generals. Their presentations on the leadership during the Civil War is always a guest favorite. And if the military component doesn’t interest you, please know that there are a variety of impressions representing the men and women of the era to enjoy! Formal presentations at 1:00 both days, and the members of the Confederation will be available to interact with through the weekend.

You will also be able to see our wonderful interpreters in the candle shop, tin, shop, blacksmith shop, basket shop, broom shop, and more throughout the weekend!

08/08/2026

We had a wonderful start to our 18th & 19th Century Living History Weekend today! Despite a rainy start, the day turned beautiful, and we had many visitors who came to experience the power of living history with an incredibly talented group of volunteers! Please join us tomorrow as the weekend continues! (Note that tomorrow the Potomac Dancers will not be present!)

Another wonderful volunteer you can meet at our Village this weekend is Dawn, at the Broom Shop. Since starting with us...
08/07/2026

Another wonderful volunteer you can meet at our Village this weekend is Dawn, at the Broom Shop. Since starting with us at the Village, Dawn has completely revitalized the shop, learning the trade and making brooms that are truly works of art! We are so lucky to have her here, and our guests always benefit from the knowledge she shares of making these beautiful brooms using the time-honored techniques and equipment that have been used through the centuries!

Our Chandler’s Shop is one of the most popular stops at the Village, and Lisa is a huge part of the reason why! She tak...
08/06/2026

Our Chandler’s Shop is one of the most popular stops at the Village, and Lisa is a huge part of the reason why! She takes the time to explain the candlemaking trade, and works with guests young and old who would like to try their hand at dipping their own candle to take home as a souvenir!

Come visit her this weekend, August 8 & 9 during her our 18th and 19th Century Living History Weekend! See our previous posts for more information!

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220 Sawblade Road
Bedford, PA
15522

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+18146231156

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