School
With a variety of hands-on classes and programs, students will become immersed in early Pennsylvania history. School groups can have a program designed to their liking, which can include educational classes in folk art, coopering, basket making, doll making, weaving, quilting, leather working, Native American crafts, and much more. In addition to learning about the history of a particular craft or trade, groups will also have the chance to try their hand at it and take their work home. Be sure to bring bagged lunches to eat in the picnic area after your field trip.
supports classroom learning in:
Social Studies, Art.
topics covered:
Early settlers, history, Native Americans, archaeology, crafts, culture, art, heritage.
contact info
Name: Office
Phone: 814-623-1156
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Old Bedford Village
Located in the Allegheny Mountains, Old Bedford Village will give students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers a fun glimpse into the lives of 18th and 19th-century Pennsylvanians. An archaeological site, the village consists of various houses and buildings such as the Village Broom Shop, Eight-Square School, Old Bedford Village Press, Christ Church, and others. Groups are welcome to take guided or self-guided tours of the village, enjoy buggy rides, and participate in a variety of other activities. Old Bedford Village features history exhibits, reenactments, holiday celebrations, festivals, and more. Special rates are available for group tours.
contact info
Hrs: Vary by season.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
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Living History Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Two hundred thousand Civil War soldiers were boys no older than 16, and an estimated 300 women were brave enough to disguise themselves as men and fight in the war. The average soldier weighed only 145 pounds due to poor diet, long marches, disease, and tough living, and earned between $13-$16 per month. Reading about these facts is interesting, but actually living them makes the information come alive. Living History Centers can allow students to experience how people lived during important historical eras, including enlisting as a soldier during the Civil War.
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Scouts
Scout groups can work on American Heritage, Indian Lore, and art-related badges with a variety of hands-on classes and programs at Old Bedford Village. Scouts will explore Native American crafts, make candles, create maize pappouse dolls, experiment with leather working, and much more. Scouts will not only learn about the history of a particular craft or trade, but also have the chance to try their hand at it and take their work home. Craft activities can be tailored to meet badge requirements. Enjoy a scout troop lunch in the picnic area after your field trip.
supports scout badges in:
Social Studies, Art.
topics covered:
Early settlers, history, Native Americans, archaeology, crafts, culture, art, heritage.
contact info
Name: Office
Phone: 814-623-1156
INFO
ABOUT
Old Bedford Village
Located in the Allegheny Mountains, Old Bedford Village will give students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers a fun glimpse into the lives of 18th and 19th-century Pennsylvanians. An archaeological site, the village consists of various houses and buildings such as the Village Broom Shop, Eight-Square School, Old Bedford Village Press, Christ Church, and others. Groups are welcome to take guided or self-guided tours of the village, enjoy buggy rides, and participate in a variety of other activities. Old Bedford Village features history exhibits, reenactments, holiday celebrations, festivals, and more. Special rates are available for group tours.
contact info
Hrs: Vary by season.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Living History Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Two hundred thousand Civil War soldiers were boys no older than 16, and an estimated 300 women were brave enough to disguise themselves as men and fight in the war. The average soldier weighed only 145 pounds due to poor diet, long marches, disease, and tough living, and earned between $13-$16 per month. Reading about these facts is interesting, but actually living them makes the information come alive. Living History Centers can allow students to experience how people lived during important historical eras, including enlisting as a soldier during the Civil War.
View Lesson Plan>>
Camp
Summer camp groups will have a blast with all of the craft activities offered at Old Bedford Village. They’ll have the chance to explore early trades with classes that focus on leather working, tin smithing, coopering, weaving, spinning, and other. Craft activities allow campers to make maize pappouse dolls, baskets, brooms, dipped candles, and much more. Campers are welcome to take their creations home. Bring bagged lunches to enjoy picnic area after your field trip.
contact info
Name: Office
Phone: 814-623-1156
INFO
ABOUT
Old Bedford Village
Located in the Allegheny Mountains, Old Bedford Village will give students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers a fun glimpse into the lives of 18th and 19th-century Pennsylvanians. An archaeological site, the village consists of various houses and buildings such as the Village Broom Shop, Eight-Square School, Old Bedford Village Press, Christ Church, and others. Groups are welcome to take guided or self-guided tours of the village, enjoy buggy rides, and participate in a variety of other activities. Old Bedford Village features history exhibits, reenactments, holiday celebrations, festivals, and more. Special rates are available for group tours.
contact info
Hrs: Vary by season.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Living History Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Two hundred thousand Civil War soldiers were boys no older than 16, and an estimated 300 women were brave enough to disguise themselves as men and fight in the war. The average soldier weighed only 145 pounds due to poor diet, long marches, disease, and tough living, and earned between $13-$16 per month. Reading about these facts is interesting, but actually living them makes the information come alive. Living History Centers can allow students to experience how people lived during important historical eras, including enlisting as a soldier during the Civil War.
View Lesson Plan>>
Homeschool
Homeschool groups will get crafty with living history at Old Bedford Village. Classes allow homeschoolers to learn about early trades and crafts before trying them for themselves! Classes, which include folk art, coopering, basket making, doll making, weaving, quilting, leather working, Native American crafts, and much more, can be tailored to meet your curriculum goals. Be sure to pack bagged lunches to eat on-site in the picnic area with your homeschool group after your field trip.
topics covered:
Early settlers, history, social studies, Native Americans, archaeology, crafts, culture, art, heritage.
contact info
Name: Office
Phone: 814-623-1156
INFO
ABOUT
Old Bedford Village
Located in the Allegheny Mountains, Old Bedford Village will give students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers a fun glimpse into the lives of 18th and 19th-century Pennsylvanians. An archaeological site, the village consists of various houses and buildings such as the Village Broom Shop, Eight-Square School, Old Bedford Village Press, Christ Church, and others. Groups are welcome to take guided or self-guided tours of the village, enjoy buggy rides, and participate in a variety of other activities. Old Bedford Village features history exhibits, reenactments, holiday celebrations, festivals, and more. Special rates are available for group tours.
contact info
Hrs: Vary by season.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Living History Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Two hundred thousand Civil War soldiers were boys no older than 16, and an estimated 300 women were brave enough to disguise themselves as men and fight in the war. The average soldier weighed only 145 pounds due to poor diet, long marches, disease, and tough living, and earned between $13-$16 per month. Reading about these facts is interesting, but actually living them makes the information come alive. Living History Centers can allow students to experience how people lived during important historical eras, including enlisting as a soldier during the Civil War.
View Lesson Plan>>