ASTRO Experiences · Bedford, PA
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Old Bedford Village transports visitors to rural Pennsylvania before the industrial era. It features preserved structures from the 18th and 19th centuries where historical interpreters demonstrate traditional trades and crafts. Guests can engage in hands-on activities to experience the past.
Bedford, PA
The Fort Bedford Museum, built in 1958, commemorates the original French & Indian War fort and houses over 4,000 objects from Bedford’s past. Its unique historical exhibits highlight the region's role in the French and Indian War, the Whiskey Rebellion, and the evolution of the local landscape. Visitors can explore exhibits such as Becoming Bedford, Cave to Empire, The Story of "Indian Eve" Ernst, the Fort Era exhibit, Forbes Road exhibit, and the James Hostetler Transportation Room. The museum also offers engaging children’s activities.
Bedford, PA
The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in Bedford is located in the historic Anderson House, built in 1814 in Federalist Architecture. This building once served as Dr. Anderson's home and later the first established bank between Chambersburg and Harrisburg, with its original bank vault visible in the gift shop. The museum features eight gallery spaces for local and regional artists and provides activities for adults and children. Visitors can also create art in the Nicole Renae Clark Creativity Studio.
Bedford, PA
The National Museum of the American Coverlet is the first independent, year-round institution dedicated to historic American woven coverlets. Opened in May 2006 within Bedford, Pennsylvania’s historic 1859 former Common School building, the museum features changing exhibitions of 80 to 100 coverlets. Visitors can also see early spinning wheels and barn frame looms, and staff are available to answer questions and provide background information.
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The Bedford County Historical Society works to preserve and document the history of Bedford County. Visitors can explore various exhibits and programs, with specific content related to the Civil War. The society also provides genealogy research services and maintains the Hall at Kinton's Knob.