Bedford County is located in South Central Pa. Here in Small Town America, the pace is a little slower than most places, and we like it that way! Brooke and Meghan are at our Welcome Center to serve you and they are trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind-of-obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent. Call them for info at (814)623-1771. Or, stop in to see us at 131 South Juliana Street in Bedford, PA.
AMERICA UNDER COVER(LETS)
The Foundation of Our Independence
The National Museum of the American Coverlet in Bedford, Pennsylvania salutes the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America. In doing so, we honor the hard-won efforts of the folks who made this country great.
The vivid imagery seen in figured coverlets offers insight into the sentiments of the weavers who produced them, as well as the clients who purchased them and displayed them in their homes.
In addition to the usual florals and other decorative patterns, coverlets often display patriotic pattern motifs and even political commentary. Slogans like LIBERTY, UNION, UNDER THIS WE PROSPER, and more, demonstrated the weavers’ enthusiastic pride of country. Images of presidents, capitol buildings, eagles and flags proliferated throughout the 1830s and beyond, when America was still relatively new and “feeling its oats” after military and trade successes on land and at sea. After all, democracy was a whole new concept, it was working, and they had earned it!
Through the 85 coverlets now in display, NMAC is proud to offer this tribute to the hard work, artistic talent, and pride of the makers of these wonderful textiles, for all to see.
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📜 Join us for our 18th & 19th Century Living History Weekend at Old Bedford Village! 📜
Join us for our 18th & 19th Century Living History Weekend on August 9 & 10!
Experience history come alive with:
- George Washington
- Underground Railroad Presentation @ 11:00
- Eastern Woodland Dancers @ 1:00
- Frontiersmen
- French & Indian War
- Wool Spinning (Sunday Only)
- Early American Education
- Union Soldiers presentations
- American Revolutionary War presentations
- Spanish-American War display
- Shoemaking, Carpentry, Blacksmithing and Tinsmithing demonstrations
- Gun relics & real battlefield-found bullet relics
- Apothecary teachings on herbs
- Carpentry & Woodworking
- Coin Merchant
- Woodshop tools from the 1700s and 1800s
Plus all of our regular buildings will be open, including the General Store and Tavern where you can enjoy a snack, will be open too!
*NOTE: Activities subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
📅 **Dates:** August 9 & 10
💲 **Admission:**
- Adults: $12
- Senior Citizens: $11
- Youth (ages 6-17): $7
- Children under 5: Free!
Bring your family and immerse yourself in the fascinating history of our nation. See you there!
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