Old Bedford Village

06/17/2026

https://www.bedfordgazette.com/news/local/living-history/article_95452064-7d7e-4571-b887-aba765031c6d.html

There was a very nice write up with some great photos in the Bedford Gazette about our Civil War Weekend! Please share your best photos from the weekend in the comments!

A huge thank you, as always, to the wonderful living historians who made this weekend possible.

Thank you also to everyone who came out to enjoy the weekend with your families. And to our wonderful staff and volunteers, thank you for your extra dedication during these event weekends.

We hope everyone shares the wonderful sentiments that were sent to us by Brian:

“This past weekend I had the privilege of attending the Civil War event for the first time. I have been in the reenactment hobby for over 20 years and I have to say this was a great event to attend. When we weren't fighting the Yankees, I had an opportunity to peruse the grounds and meet some of your staff and volunteers. The folks in the Tavern were great, Brian in the Tin shop was a hoot to chat with and Dawn in the broom Shop was such an amazing person to talk with. She is a master of craft, the brooms she had produced were exquisite. I could have spent all day with her learning from her. Thank you again for an amazing weekend!“

Union soldiers took on their Confederate counterparts this weekend at Old Bedford Village, with guns and cannons sending sound waves rippling across the battlefield but luckily, no bullets.

06/14/2026

06/14/2026

Our guest, Destfino, captured these great shots from today’s battle! Don’t miss your chance to see the action in person tomorrow! Battle at 1:00! Camp and Village demonstrations throughout the day! See previous posts for additional details!

06/13/2026

The reenactors are ready for a great weekend and look forward to seeing you all visit Old Bedford Village this weekend!

Civil War Living History takes the forefront this weekend with camp displays and battles both days at 1:00.

And our Village represents the homefront at this time in our history. As the soldiers were fighting the war, our Villagers were keeping day to day life going for those left behind. Stop by to visit our blacksmith, potter, tinsmith, broom maker, candlemaker, and basket weaver as you are transported to the 1860s this weekend at Old Bedford Village!

And don’t forget to stop by our gift shop to take home a unique, handcrafted souvenir of your trip to the past!

It’s all waiting for you this weekend at Old Bedford Village!

Open from 9 - 5 with last guests admitted at 4.
$12 adults, $11 seniors 65+, $7 ages 6-17, and free for kids 5 & under!

06/01/2026

https://wjactv.com/news/local/step-inside-bedford-countys-pre-revolution-biddle-house-at-old-bedford-village

Check out this great interview Miss Becky did with our friends at WJAC-TV News! She does such a wonderful job sharing the story of the Biddle House with our guests each day, and her storytelling really shines in this interview. Thanks to the team at WJAC for featuring Old Bedford Village!

Be sure to come visit us this season to speak with Becky and our other amazing interpretive team in person!

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05/31/2026

Old Bedford Village is the perfect place to celebrate this special year in American history!

Our Village first opened in 1976 as part of the celebration of America's Bicentennial. Now, 50 years later, we're excited to celebrate both our 50th Anniversary and America's 250th Birthday throughout the 2026 season!

Join us this summer for special living history events, including:

📅 July 11–12: Napoleonic Living History Weekend
📅 August 8–9: 18th & 19th Century Living History Weekend
📅 August 15–16: Meet the Union Generals
📅 September 5–6: Union Soldiers & Civilians Encampment

And every day throughout the season, history comes to life with our knowledgeable interpreters, interactive QR code tour, historic buildings, demonstrations, and more!

Discover why Old Bedford Village offers some of the best edutainment value in Central Pennsylvania. Conveniently located just off Exit 1 of I-99 and the Bedford Exit of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, your journey into America's past is closer than you think!

We can't wait to celebrate this historic year with you!

05/23/2026

Check out the beautiful work from Eric Dye Art Studio, who is working through a program with Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art Bedford. He painted this beautiful piece yesterday, and returned today to paint more scenes of our Village. Thank you, Eric! 🎨 🖼️

05/23/2026

While this isn’t how we wanted the season to start, the rain has led to slippery ramps, and not the best conditions for our guests and staff. We will be closing at 1:30, and looking forward to sunnier days ahead!