Events & Reenactments

Step back in time at the Fort Bedford Museum and experience history firsthand.

Annual Highlight

Fort Bedford
River Rendezvous

June 6 • 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Step into the 18th and 19th centuries as reenactors and living historians bring to life the French and Indian War, the Revolutionary War, and the American Civil War.

A number of historical societies from across the region will be on-site, offering hands‑on activities, demonstrations, and educational displays throughout the day. Browse a diverse marketplace featuring 18th‑century artisan vendors alongside modern craft vendors, showcasing historic trades, handmade goods, and unique items you won’t find anywhere else.

Rendezvous Features

  • Traditional Woodland Dances: The Potomac Dancers present traditional Eastern Woodland Native American dances and cultural storytelling.
  • Fife & Drum Music: Enjoy a historic musical performance by the 46th Regiment Band from Altoona, PA.
  • Author Showcase: Meet and speak with authors who have written extensively on regional military and cultural history.
  • Kid's Colonial Games: Hands-on activities and historic games to engage and educate the younger adventurers.
  • Frontier Flavors: Delicious local food and treats provided by Pleasant Union Church.

Annual Event Schedule

July 18 • 10 AM - 3 PM

PA Living Landscape

Immerse yourself in regional ecology, frontier agriculture, and historical botany displays that defined early Pennsylvania life.

Oct 3, 4, 10, 11

Beer Garden at the Fort

Celebrate the fall harvest with regional craft brews, local cider, and historical tavern music in our outdoor garrison garden.

Oct 3 & 10

Haunted History Tour

Take a lantern-lit guided tour of the fort grounds and listen to the mysterious legends, ghost stories, and lore of Bedford's past.

Dec 5

Colonial Cookie Walk

Walk through our decorated galleries and sample traditional 18th-century holiday baked goods, cookies, and spiced cider.