Old Bedford Village
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220 Sawblade Rd, Bedford PA 15522 Hours
About Old Bedford Village
Old Bedford Village invites visitors to discover America's history through its living history village. This place offers a rich variety of educational and entertainment activities for visitors of all ages. You can enjoy military and civilian re-enactments, colonial crafts, exhibits, and instructions. The village also hosts festivals, murder/mystery evenings, and old-fashioned Christmas celebrations. The living history village features original houses from the 1700s and 1800s, providing a great example of period housing. Visitors can interact with staff dressed in period attire who share stories about the past and their significance. The staff are described as nice, volunteers, and extra knowledgeable, loving to show their trades and teach about what they are doing. It's considered a cool place for a fun learning day for children and a good experience for kids watching workshops like pottery and whitesmith. The village is noted as being very affordable and easy to walk around, with buildings condensed in one area. While some reviews mention it can be quiet with not a lot of people, which some find nice, others suggest visiting on weekends for more people to explain things. It is definitely recommended for history buffs and those interested in history, offering a good experience for a fun learning day.
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