History Lives Here…
Old Bedford Village
Inspire curiosity and bring learning to life.
Where the past meets the present
Old Bedford Village is where the past comes to life! Take a walk through history and be transported to rural Pennsylvania before it was transformed by industry and technology. You’ll relive simpler times as historical interpreters demonstrate the trades and crafts of villagers in preserved structures built during the 18th and 19th centuries. Don’t just read about the past- experience it through hands-on activities that connect the past to the present.
Go to our events page to see all the exciting
things in store for you at Old Bedford Village!
Help make history come alive
At the heart of Old Bedford Village is our community of volunteers! Without them, our mission of preserving our history and connecting it to the present in real and meaningful ways would not be possible. If you’ve got a skill to share or a willingness to help, there’s a place for you at Old Bedford Village. We have a wide range of volunteer opportunities for any skill level, so whether you’re an amateur or a master artisan, you can lend a helping hand!
🎃 Join us this weekend for the fall fun of Old Bedford Village's Pumpkinfest!
Come join us for all of the great fall fun you've come to know and love at the Village over the years! Many of our buildings will be staffed with historical interpreters to educate and entertain!
🧀 NEW THIS YEAR: We'll have Jackie's Groovy Cheese Truck offering a delicious ooey-gooey menu full of cheesy delights for breakfast and lunch! (See the menu in the comments!)
🥧Pumpkin Pie Contest both days (limited to the first 20 adults and first 20 children to sign-up at the tavern each day.)
🍎Cider Making Demonstrations 10 - 3
🚜Hayrides 11 - 4
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We had two amazing weekends for this year’s Murder Mystery evenings. The autumn weather was perfect! We welcomed guests from near and far, and our amazing writer and cast of volunteers provided them with a truly unique and enjoyable experience. Thanks to all who made this event possible, including the Boy Scouts, the door holders, the Sheetz Fellows from PSU Altoona, our incredible Village staff, and our Board of Directors who assisted in a variety of different ways throughout the evenings.
Up next, Pumpkinfest! More details coming very soon! 🎃 ... See MoreSee Less
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It’s another Murder Mystery Evening on another beautiful October day here at Old Bedford Village! Come help us solve the murder of Abraham Conrad!Join us tonight to investigate the murder of Abraham Conrad!
6-10 PM
$12 for adults
$10 for children
Food available from Strait Home Cook’n & desserts from Old Bedford Village!
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🍂 🚌 Parking at the Village to use the Fall Foliage Shuttle? Be sure to stop in to browse our yard sale!
🏷️ Lots of great items remaining for great prices! And all proceeds support our mission of historical education and preservation!
Admission to the Village isn’t required to browse the yard sale (but we’d also love for you to tour the Village , including over 30 original and reproduction historic structures, while you are in the area!) ... See MoreSee Less
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Please join us in wishing a very happy birthday to the man who is a true wealth of knowledge here at Old Bedford Village! In addition to his work in the blacksmith shop, Dave helps with general maintenance and upkeep, coordinating events, and more!
Happy birthday, Dave! Thank you for all that you do for the Village and our guests! ... See MoreSee Less
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Join us tonight to investigate the murder of Abraham Conrad!
6-10 PM
$12 for adults
$10 for children
Food available from Strait Home Cook’n & desserts from Old Bedford Village!
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Please take some time to review the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about our Murder Mystery Evenings before you join us Saturday, October 4 or October 11! And if you have additional questions for us, feel free to add them in the comments!
WHAT IS MURDER MYSTERY?
The most fun you can have on the first two Saturdays of October! When you arrive, you will be given background information about a murder that has occured in the Village. You will also be given a list of 8 suspects, a map showing their locations, and a few brief notes about who they are and how they fit into the case.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Following a brief orientation, you will be free to travel through our historic Village where you can visit each of our 8 suspects. They will tell you a bit about themselves and then give you time to ask them questions. Are they telling you the truth? Are they hiding something? It’s up to you to find out! After approximately 5 minutes, you will have to move on, but feel free to return later if you have more you want to know! When you’ve interviewed all of the suspects and decided who you think is guilty, return to our event barn. There, we have an area assigned for each suspect. Sit in the area for the suspect you wish to accuse, and all will be revealed!
DO I HAVE TO BE THERE FOR THE FULL 4 HOURS?
DO I NEED TO BE SURE TO BE THERE AT 6:00?
You are free to come any time during the 6 - 10 timeframe of the event. We typically suggest arriving no later than 8:30 to ensure that you have plenty of time to visit with the suspects. Depending on crowd levels it can take up to 2 hours or more to visit with all of the suspects. Sometimes there may be a brief wait to see a suspect due to the capacity of the buildings.
WILL YOU RESCHEDULE IF IT RAINS?
This event takes place rain or shine. Due to the logistics of having our all-volunteer staff of suspects and doorkeepers available, along with the other fall events at the Village, we are unable to offer a rain date.
WHAT AGES IS THIS EVENT APPROPRIATE FOR?
Most of the time, this event could be considered “PG” rated. Occasionally, due to discussions of murder, crime, and infidelity, we may occasionally dabble a bit closer to the PG-13 side of things.
IS THE STORY THE SAME BOTH WEEKENDS?
While the overall story is the same, the two weekends do have a different murderer.
HOW MUCH TIME SHOULD WE PLAN TO SPEND?
We recommend planning for a minimum of 2 hours. Please note that this can vary depending on factors out of our control. On weekends with favorable weather, we tend to have larger crowds, and as a result, longer wait times. Also, everyone is unique, so some guests may move more quickly while others may wish to take a bit more time. Some guests arrive when the event begins at 6:00 and stay for the entire 4 hours.
WHAT DO WE NEED TO BRING?
Because this is a nighttime event, we recommend bringing a flashlight. Also, it would benefit you to have a pen or pencil so you can take notes about the case as you speak to the suspects. You could take these notes on the pamphlet you are given, or bring along your own notepad.
IS THERE FOOD AVAILABLE?
We are fortunate to have Strait Home Cook’n at the Village both weekends. They will have their food truck parked near the back of the Village for all to enjoy, and a portion of the night’s sales will be generously donated back to the Village!
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
WHAT FORMS OF PAYMENT ARE ACCEPTED?
The event costs the same as regular admission to the Village, $12 per person. Please note that our regular discounts for children do not apply to this event. Children’s admission (up to age 17) for the event is $10. Tickets are available at the door when you arrive and are not sold in advance. We do not have a limit on ticket sales and do not sell out.
We can accept cash or card for admission. In the Village at the General Store, we can only accept cash.
WHO PUTS ALL OF THIS TOGETHER?
We have a talented and dedicated team of VOLUNTEER performers, many who have been with us for years, who donate their time to write, rehearse, and perform these roles for you.
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 OR 11 FROM 6 - 10 PM AT OLD BEDFORD VILLAGE!il ... See MoreSee Less
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🎃 🍂HAPPY OCTOBER! 🍁🍎
We are so excited to turn the calendar to one of our favorite months of the year!
Stop by and visit us before or after exploring the Bedford Fall Folliage Festival!
Better yet, stay out late the next two Saturdays and help us solve a murder at our always-popular Murder Mystery Evenings!
And come back to see us again October 18 & 19 for Pumpkinfest! Tons of activities for kids of all ages, plus free admission for kiddos 14 & under!
It’s fall fun for the whole family, all October long at Old Beford Village! ... See MoreSee Less
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We know a detective can’t work on an empty stomach, and so do our friends at Strait Home Cook’n!
They’ll have their food truck at the Village for both of our Murder Mystery Weekends! They will be serving our guests from 6 - 10! And supporting them supports us, because they will be donating a portion of each night’s sales back to Old Beford Village! Come hungry because the more you eat, the bigger our donation will be, helping us maintain the Village for many years to come!
And for dessert you can enjoy all of your Bedford Village bakery favorites as you interview our suspects! ... See MoreSee Less
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