Old Bedford Village

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.

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.

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!)

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!

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!

08/06/2026

08/03/2026

Be sure not to miss any of the fun at our 18th and 19th Century Living History Weekend! It’s going to be a wonderful two days of education, living history, and family fun. Bring a picnic lunch along, get some tasty treats from our General Store, Tavern, and Bakery, and enjoy a day learning what life was like as our country grew through its early years!

🕰️ Old Bedford Village is open from 9 - 5, with final guest admission at 4:00.

🎟️ Admission is $12 for adults, $11 for seniors 65+, $7 for students ages 6-17, and free for kids 5 & under!

08/03/2026

We are so happy to have Myrna working in our basket shop. As a member of the Basketweavers Guild of Bedford County, she brings a wealth of knowledge to the shop and to share with our visitors. Plus our guests are buying so many of her baskets that we think she may become the next Longaberger!

Come see Myrna at work and learn more about the basket weaving trade this weekend, August 8th & 9th at our 18th & 19th Century Living History Weekend, and take home one of her beautiful baskets as a souvenir!

08/02/2026

Our Caretaker position has reopened once again. If interested, please send us an email with your letter of interest to [email protected]. We can discuss salary and additional details at that time.

We know when this position initially opened in January that many of you were interested, so if you are still available/interested, please let us know!