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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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.
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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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Interactive SQL Database Console
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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.
Featured Living History Lesson Plans & Packets
Historic Artifact & Material Culture Catalog
Click on any artifact below to inspect multi-angle photographs, dimensions, provenance, and curatorial history.
Historical Research Papers & Bedford County Studies
Read peer-reviewed historical scholarship, copy academic citations, and download full research papers.
Historical Videos & Artisan Demonstrations
Search educational videos by name, topic, category, or presenter, and click any video to watch in the theater player.
Explore Our Village Buildings & Colonial Trades
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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