Interact with Pennsylvania History
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Interact with Pennsylvania History at the Old Bedford Village in Bedford County. Just a short distance from the Historic Lincoln Highway, it's worth taking a small detour. Explore American History and the beginning of a Pennsylvania Colony.
The early American artisans formed the industrial base of our great nation. Nearly every pioneer brought a particular skill to the new world. At Old Bedford Village these skills are recreated in authentic fashion and many of the crafts are available for sale in the Old Bedford Village gift Shop or General Store.
From the moment you cross over the beautiful, one lane, covered bridge you are suddenly transformed back in time. It was a time when life seemed so simple yet hard. Each shop and early settler had it's own unique specialty that was shared with it's community. Every skill you see is depending on each other for survival.
Bedford PA is a small community that takes pride in it's heritage and PA history. Taking the beautiful tour through the Allegheny Mountains just a small detour from the historic Lincoln Highway and arriving in Bedford County makes every visitor realize they have entered a unique community where Pennsylvania History was founded.
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Some Village Buildings Built in 1700s!
It's so much fun to walk through Pennsylvania History and realize the difference in the way we live today compared to the beginning of the Pennsylvania Colony and how they must have felt preparing for surviving long PA winters and school.
The Old Bedford Village brings the past into the present in an interactive way that is not only entertaining it's as educational as going to school.
While looking at the school desks, I couldn't help but wonder if a teacher from our era would walk into that classroom and try to describe home computers, a digital camera, printers, TV and satellite. The list is endless of what we could only be described as the future.
The Old Bedford Village offers a rich variety of Pennsylvania History with educational and entertainment activities. Visitors of all ages enjoy the military and civilian reenactments, colonial crafts, exhibits and instructions.
Have you ever seen a one-room schoolhouse that is octagon shape? Even in Colonial Pennsylvania the architecture was full of artistic vision.
Many of the fine craftsmen you see demonstrating their artistic talents offer classes in their art. You could actually learn, candle making, quilting, coopering, blacksmithing and using a spinning wheel.
What would Pennsylvania History be without a variety of old churches? You'll find that at the Old Bedford Village you'll not only see these old churches but they are sill using them for services and weddings.
Get your pocket change out and make a wish at the old preserved well next to one of the old churches at Old Bedford Village. Of course the proceeds from the well always goes to a good cause in the community.
Pennsylvania History Enjoyed Year Round!
At Old Bedford Village
Who could resist shackling their son in the town square at the Old Bedford Village? That's my son posing for the picture the day we were there. In those times if you were caught swearing or doing anything that would embarrass the community you would spend your day there.
The Old Bedford Village is dedicated to preserving and interpreting Pennsylvania History, especially early rural architecture, artifacts, and folk life. Experience an earlier America through displays, oral interpretations, and craft demonstrations.
You won't miss seeing the old covered wagon that stands at the entrance to the gift shop at Old Bedford Village. This is just a small example of the artifacts you'll find sitting around the village.
Pennsylvania has four beautiful seasons and you can visit the Old Bedford Village year round. You'll find every season has a special celebration and meaning to this living history.
You find a really beautiful Pennsylvania Colony Christmas celebration that sticks to the tradition of early America.
Halloween you'll find ghostly folk tales and all the old fashioned traditional tricks and treats.
You're going to love visiting Bedford County while you're in the area visit the Jean Bonnet Tavern. Here you'll find more Pennsylvania History and the tales of the Shawnee Indians. This tavern has so many ghostly tales to share with their visitors!
Visit Shawnee State Park , it's named after the Shawnee Indians. They took refuge in this Pennsylvania State Park in the 1700s, there are still Indian artifacts being found in the area.
Directions and Contact Information
Hours of Operation:- Memorial Day through Labor Day
- Open 9 am to 5 pm
- Closed Wednesdays
- After Labor Day through October 27
- Open Thursday through Sunday 9 am to 5 pm
- Old Bedford Village will be closed for the winter season except for special events.
- Old Bedford Village
- 220 Sawblade Rd.
- Bedford PA 15522
- USA
Telephones
- 1-800-238-4347or814-623-1156
- FAX814 623-1158 Regular Admission:
Prices
- Adult Admission $10
- Students (Age 6 through College w/ ID) $6
- Under Age 6 FREE
- Senior Citizen, AAA, and Group Discounts off the Regular Adult Admission are available.
- Group Tours:
- The Village welcomes groups for tours! Groups of 20 or more receive a discount off our regular adult admission rates. Special group packages and guided tours may also be available. Call or email for details and booking information.
- (814)623-1156/800-238-4347
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