Step back in time at the Fort Bedford Museum and experience history firsthand.
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.
Immerse yourself in regional ecology, frontier agriculture, and historical botany displays that defined early Pennsylvania life.
Celebrate the fall harvest with regional craft brews, local cider, and historical tavern music in our outdoor garrison garden.
Take a lantern-lit guided tour of the fort grounds and listen to the mysterious legends, ghost stories, and lore of Bedford's past.
Walk through our decorated galleries and sample traditional 18th-century holiday baked goods, cookies, and spiced cider.