America250PA - Bedford County

06/09/2026

🌲🐻 Join us on Saturday July 18th from 10 to 3 for Pennsylvania's Living Landscape at the Fort Bedford Museum!

Bring the whole family for a fun and educational day celebrating the natural resources that have shaped Pennsylvania's history. Visitors will have the opportunity to walk through the impressive Pennsylvania WoodMobile Unit and learn how our forests impact everyday life.

Kids can enjoy hands-on activities and educational experiences provided by a variety of environmental and conservation organizations.

Don't forget to stop by and meet Smokey Bear! Take a photo with this iconic forest fire prevention ambassador and learn important fire safety tips.

For complete event details and updates, visit our Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CpXenKeGf/

We hope to see you there! 🌳📸🐻

06/06/2026

So much to see, do and learn during today's River Rendezvous at Fort Bedford Museum in downtown Bedford. Thank you to all of the historical stakeholders who turned out to share your time, expertise and information, to all of the volunteers who make events like this possible, and to the Fort Bedford Board of Directors, especially our friend and committee member Landon Defibaugh for the hard work planning this event - kudos on a job well done!

06/06/2026

On this day, June 6th, 1799, Patrick Henry passed away.

227 years ago, Patrick Henry died in his home here at Red Hill from intussusception. Today, we remember him as the spark that ignited the flame of the American Revolution.

As the Virginia Gazette said on June 14th, 1799, “As long as our rivers flow, or mountains stand, Virginia . . . will say to rising generations, imitate my Henry.”

#1799

06/06/2026

The 2026 River Rendevous is underway at the Fort Bedford Museum and Park by the Juniata River In downtown Bedford. We're thrilled to have the Bedford County Liberty Bell on display for the event. Enjoy vendors, demonstrations, historical programs and lots & lots of local history until 3pm this afternoon. Free admission. Thanks to Landon Defibaugh and the Fort team for creating such a great event for our community!

05/31/2026

Please note - today's WPSU/PBS screening of The Whiskey Rebellion documentary is AT CAPACITY. Only those pre-registered will be admitted. But if you miss today's screening you can catch it on WPSU Monday, June 8th at 9pm.

05/29/2026

For your convenience, we've created an online link to register to participate in the America250PA Bedford County Parade Sunday, August 2nd. Please note, once you register, we'll contact you to confirm. Thank you!
https://form.jotform.com/261486256666065

05/29/2026

Our Patriotic Wild Goose Chase is already a hit - geese are being found all over Bedford County! Show us the one(s) you find, and tell us where they were!

05/29/2026

Patricia Covert found this little Goose while Geocaching the rails to trails! Traveling it shall be!

05/29/2026

School's out and our America250PA Bedford County Patriotic Wild Goose Chase is underway! 250 mini "geese" - red, white and blue ones - have been placed all around Bedford County.

Find one and scan the QR code on the attached business card to post your photo with your goose on our page. Then you can collect the geese or leave them for someone else to find.

Designed to create more fun for families as you explore Bedford County this summer (especially historical venues, landmarks, community spaces, and recreational areas), especially as we celebrate 250 years of American Independence. We hope you have a blast on your own Patriotic Wild Goose Chase!

05/29/2026