Fort Bedford Museum

Fort Bedford Museum To preserve the history of this community is to preserve the essence of the American experience.

Since 1958, the Fort Bedford Museum has preserved artifacts and shared the unique history of Bedford, Pennsylvania. Moving forward, we will introduce many exciting new exhibits and programs to enhance our visitors' understanding and appreciation of the area's historical significance. As we embark on an exciting new chapter in the museum's history, we invite you to join us on the journey!

We want to remind everyone about our upcoming Conversations & Commemorations event featuring Stephen Clark, Superintende...
08/25/2026

We want to remind everyone about our upcoming Conversations & Commemorations event featuring Stephen Clark, Superintendent of the Flight 93 National Memorial. The presentation will be at the Bedford County Historical Society at 1 PM this Saturday, August 29th.

As we approach the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, we invite our community to join us as we remember and honor the lives lost on that tragic day and hear the story of the brave passengers and crew of United Flight 93.

This will be an important opportunity to reflect, remember, and ensure that the stories of those who made the ultimate sacrifice are never forgotten.

08/19/2026

Visit the Fort Bedford Museum. Open every day from 10 AM to 4 PM.

TWO AUTHORS. TWO PRESENTATIONS. October 24th at 5PMPennsylvania’s History & Appalachian FolkloreJoin Fort Bedford Museum...
08/19/2026

TWO AUTHORS. TWO PRESENTATIONS.
October 24th at 5PM

Pennsylvania’s History & Appalachian Folklore
Join Fort Bedford Museum for a special evening featuring two accomplished Pennsylvania authors as they explore the fascinating history, legends, traditions, and supernatural beliefs that have shaped our region.

THOMAS WHITE
The History of Witches in Pennsylvania
Author, historian, and folklorist Thomas White will explore the fascinating history of witches and accusations of witchcraft in Pennsylvania. Discover the state’s only official witch trial, early European beliefs brought to Pennsylvania, stories of accused witches, folk magic, powwowers, hex doctors, curses, and the ways these traditions became part of Pennsylvania’s history.
White is the University Archivist and Curator of Special Collections at Duquesne University and an adjunct professor of history at Duquesne University and La Roche University. He is the author of 11 books focusing on Pennsylvania history, folklore, and supernatural beliefs.

PATTY WILSON
Appalachian Folklore
Known as the “Ghost Lady of Pennsylvania,” Patty Wilson has spent more than 30 years as a paranormal investigator and has written more than 30 books exploring Pennsylvania’s folklore, legends, folk medicine, and supernatural traditions.
Wilson will take you into the fascinating world of Appalachian folklore, exploring the stories and traditions of the Allegheny Mountains. Hear tales of ghosts, monsters, giants, mysterious creatures, Native American legends, folk medicine, superstition, and magic, while discovering how a unique Appalachian culture developed through generations of storytelling and tradition.

🎟️ EVENT DETAILS
Admission: $10 per person
Only 35 seats available!
First come, first served.

Tickets must be purchased through Zeffy.com. Tickets will not be reserved or held, and once all 35 seats are sold, no additional tickets will be available.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/witches-and-folklore-of-pennsylvania

QUESTIONS?
📞 814-624-9211
📧 [email protected]
ONE EVENING • TWO AUTHORS • TWO FASCINATING PRESENTATIONS

Come explore Pennsylvania’s strange and fascinating past through the eyes of two authors who have dedicated their careers to documenting the stories, beliefs, and traditions of the Keystone State.

History • Folklore • Legends • Mystery • The Supernatural

Join Fort Bedford Museum for a spooky evening with author Patty Wilson, the “Ghost Lady of Pennsylvania,” as she dives i...
08/19/2026

Join Fort Bedford Museum for a spooky evening with author Patty Wilson, the “Ghost Lady of Pennsylvania,” as she dives into some of Pennsylvania’s most fascinating haunted tales and paranormal events on October 31st at 5PM!

Hear stories of ghosts, unexplained encounters, local legends, and other mysterious happenings from across the Keystone State. It’s sure to be an entertaining evening filled with history, mystery, and plenty of chills!
👻 EVENT DETAILS
🎟️ Tickets: $5 per person
👥 Only 35 spots available!
⚠️ First come, first served

Tickets must be purchased online through Zeffy.com. Tickets will not be reserved or held, and once all 35 spots are sold, no additional tickets will be available.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/a-fort-bedford-halloween-evening-with-author-patty-wilson

📚 MEET PATTY WILSON
Patty will also have her books available for purchase and will be holding a book signing following the presentation. Come meet the author, get a signed copy of her work, and learn more about Pennsylvania’s haunted history!

❤️ SUPPORT FORT BEDFORD MUSEUM
100% of the proceeds from this event will benefit Fort Bedford Museum, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Bedford and the surrounding region.
Come spend an evening with us as we explore the haunted side of Pennsylvania!

If you have any questions, please call 814-624-9211 or email us at [email protected], or message us on Facebook.

Are you looking for something to do after Bedford’s Fall Foliage Festival? Join Fort Bedford Museum for our Haunted Hist...
08/19/2026

Are you looking for something to do after Bedford’s Fall Foliage Festival? Join Fort Bedford Museum for our Haunted History Tour on October 3rd and October 10th!

The evening will begin with a special visit with paranormal author and “Ghost Lady of Pennsylvania” Patty Wilson, who will kick off the night with fascinating ghost stories, local legends, and unexplained tales. Afterward, join our volunteer speakers and guides for a guided walking tour through historic downtown Bedford, where you’ll hear spooky stories connected to some of Bedford’s historic locations while also learning about the fascinating local history behind the stories.

Two tours will be offered each night at 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM, with 40 spots available for each tour. The tour will begin at Fort Bedford Museum.

🎟️ Tickets: Tickets are $12 per person and can only be purchased online through the Zeffy ticket link. Tickets are first come, first served and will not be reserved or held. Once a tour is sold out, no additional tickets will be available. Children 5 and under are free.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fort-bedford-haunted-history-tour

❤️ Support Fort Bedford Museum: All proceeds from the Haunted History Tour will go toward supporting Fort Bedford Museum, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing Bedford’s rich history. All speakers and tour guides are volunteers who generously donate their time to help make this event possible.

📞 Questions? Please call 814-624-9211, email us at [email protected], or send us a message on Facebook.

Come enjoy an evening of ghostly tales, fascinating history, and a little Halloween fun in historic downtown Bedford while supporting your local history museum!

Stop by the Omni Bedford Springs Resort for there Vintage Weekend today until 5 PM and Sunday 9 to 12.
08/15/2026

Stop by the Omni Bedford Springs Resort for there Vintage Weekend today until 5 PM and Sunday 9 to 12.

We had a interesting presentation with Fred Baca on the assination of JFK.
08/15/2026

We had a interesting presentation with Fred Baca on the assination of JFK.

Address

110 Fort Bedford Drive
Bedford, PA
15522

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(814) 623-8891

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