History Lives Here.
Old Bedford Village
Inspire curiosity and bring learning to life — Course Materials, Museum Artifact Catalog, Scholarly Research Papers & Living History Guides.
- Course Materials, Lesson Plans & Downloads
- Interactive Museum Artifact & Collection Catalog
- Historical Research Papers & Monograph Archive
- Historical Videos & Living History Demonstrations
- 38+ Authentic Historic Structures & Colonial Trades
Living History Portal
Inspect high-resolution 18th- & 19th-century artifacts, read peer-reviewed research monographs, download course packets, and book school visits.
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Old Bedford Village Community
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Interactive Historic Structures & Colonial Trades Directory
Explore architectural history, artifacts, and student learning objectives for each village building.
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Interactive Living History Knowledge Check
Test student comprehension before or after visiting Old Bedford Village. Select any answer option for instant historical feedback.
Your account credentials and granular access permissions are stored in the Old Bedford Village SQL database. To request elevated permissions (such as Content Management or Curriculum Publishing), please contact the Old Bedford Village Education Department or Portal Administrator.
Parent Organization: Old Bedford Village, Inc. (Bedford, PA)
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Manage Course Materials, Lesson Plans & Downloadable Files
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Manage Museum Artifact Catalog (Photos, Provenance & Curatorial Text)
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Manage Historical Research Papers & Scholarly Monographs
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Manage Historical Videos & Living History Demonstrations
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Manage Historic Village Buildings & Colonial Trade Guides
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Manage School Field Trip Reservations
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Manage Student Quiz Questions
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Step Out of the Textbook and Into 1750–1890 Pennsylvania History
Located in historic Bedford, Pennsylvania, Old Bedford Village brings 18th- and 19th-century frontier heritage to life across more than 38 authentic log cabins, artisan workshops, curated museum artifacts, scholarly research monographs, the 1856 Kniseley One-Room Schoolhouse, and the 1880 Claycomb Covered Bridge.
Educational Materials Preview — Approved User Sign-In Required to Open or Download
Preview our catalog of course materials, museum artifacts, scholarly research papers, historical videos, and building guides below. All education sections, research monographs, detailed information, and download options are locked and can only be opened or accessed when signed in as an approved user.
Featured Living History Lesson Plans & Packets
Historic Artifact & Material Culture Catalog
Approved user sign-in is required to open artifact inspection galleries, provenance records, and fact sheet downloads.
Historical Research Papers & Bedford County Studies
Approved user sign-in is required to open research papers, view academic citations, or download full monographs.
Historical Videos & Artisan Demonstrations
Approved user sign-in is required to search, open, and stream historical videos and study guides.
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Request an Old Bedford Village Education Portal Account
Fill out the account creation form to request access to the Old Bedford Village Education Portal. Your request will be recorded in our database and the system will automatically notify the Education Department for administrator review.
How Account Approval Works
- Complete your First Name, Last Name, Email, and optional Organization.
- The system notifies the Education Department and your account is placed in Pending Administrator's Review status.
- The Administrator reviews your request, assigns your permissions, and activates your login.
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