March 1, 2008
Bushy Run Battlefield Heritage Society General Meeting & Lecture
Robert Griffing will be giving a presentation on his mid eighteenth century art work at 1pm. His new book will be available for purchase and autographs. This program is free of charge to members of the Bushy Run Battlefield Heritage Society. There will be an admission fee of $3 for non-members Call 724-527-5584 for more info.

March 9, 2008
Dedication of Bedford Flag
Bedford County Courthouse, corner of Juliana and Penn Streets, Bedford.
2pm on the step of the Bedford County Courthouse.
Call 814-623-2011 for more.

Birthday Cake Decorating Contest
Bedford United Methodist Church on John Street in downtown Bedford.

March 15, 2008
Education Workshop--The Forbes Campaign & The Birth of Pittsburgh
The Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center Smallman Street Pittsburgh, PA
Join a select group of Scholars and Educators in exploring the 1758 Forbes campaign and the founding of Pittsburgh. Participants will learn about the crucial role played by the Native Americans and the Pennsylvania Provincial Regiment during the expedition that resulted in the British gaining complete control of the Ohio River Valley from the French. This workshop is open to the public, and will carry 6 hours of Act 48 credit for educators. All participants will receive a free book written by the Keynote Speaker, R. Scott Stephenson. Cost is $50. For more information or to register, contact: Dr. David Dixon

March 29-30, 2008
Ohio Country Conference
Annual event. The year 1758 is the theme. International group of historians will present topics on Forbes Campaing, Fort Ticonderoga, Fort Frontenac and Fortress Louisburg. Speakers: Stephen Brumwell, Rene Chartrand, William Fowlere, Richard Grimes, A.J.B. Johnston, Holly Mayer, Timothy Shannon and Matthew Ward. For more info call Dave Miller at 724-527-5584

April 19 , 2008
"The Hinge of History: The Forks of the Ohio Change Hands" series and 254th Anniversary of the French Seizure of the Point
Native Americans Culture & Diplomacy in Crisis Time: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Speaker: Mike Galban & Alan Guchis members: $20 each conference-$60/4 non-members: $30 per conference, $100 all four. Call Chuck Smith, Fort Pitt Museum 412-281-9285 for more info.

June 7, 2008
"The Hinge of History: The Forks of the Ohio Changes Hands" series, "When the French Ruled the Forks: The Heyday of Fort Duquesne"
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. When the French Ruled the Forks: The Heyday of Ft. Duquesne Speakers: Rene Chartrand & Bruce Egli $20 each conference-$60/4 (members) non-members $30 per conference, $100 all four. Call Chuck Smith, Fort Pitt Museum 412-281-9285 for more info. .

June 21, 2008
Bloody Run 10K
10K following old warrior's path from the Juniata Woolen Mill to the Everett American Legion Home. Call 814-623-2011 for more info or click here for a registration form.

June 20-22, 2008
Commemoration of Forbes Road Campaign
Planned joint event between Conococheague and Fort Loudon, in commemoration of the Forbes Road campaign in the region. Call Walt Powell, Conococheague Institute, at 717-328-3467 for more info.

June 24-29, 2008
Tour of Pennsylvania Bike Race
Tour de France-style espoir race. The Tour is a six-day stage race televised around the world and covering more than 450 miles of Pennsylvania’s rolling hills and city streets. Competitors are comprised of at least 20 teams of six riders each from the United States and around the world. Racers of 15 nationalities will compete including at least one Pennsylvania-based team, the PA Lightning. The Tour is a unique event to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Bedford, Ligonier and Pittsburgh, all of which were founded in a single year during the Forbes Campaign of 1758. In downtown Bedford June 26-27. Call 814-623-1771for more info.

July 7, 2008
Candlelight Tours of Colonial Carlisle
Brought to you by Historic Carlisle, Inc., the tour will visit French and Indian War related landmarks. Time: 7:30 p.m. Rain date: July 8. Call Mary Duxbury at 717-249-0350 for more info.

July 19, 2008
Pennsylvania Centre Orchestra
The Bedford Springs Music Festival announces that on July 19 it will present the Pennsylvania Centre Orchestra, under the baton of Douglas Meyer, playing Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Bach’s Double Concerto, and Handel’s Overture to his “Solomon” Oratorio and “The Entrance of the Queen of Sheba.” Preceding the concert will be a fundraising dinner held at the home of Pat and Paul Detwiler. The concert, which begins at 7:30 P.M., will take place under a tent at Old Bedford Village, and picnicking is encouraged. It will be one of the events of the Pittsburgh 250 celebration because works of all three composers were being performed during that period.
Tickets are available at the Bedford County Visitors Bureau and Fisher’s Pharmacy in Bedford and Everett Rexall Pharmacy or by visiting ww.bedfordspringsfestival.org Adult tickets $15, student tickets $10, and senior tickets $10.

Tickets to the 4:30 P.M. fundraising dinner, catered by Calvin House, are $100 per person and include a $15 concert ticket. Please call the PA Consort phone at 733-2301 or send an e-mail to paconsort@artsinbedfordpa.org if you would like to attend. All proceeds will go into the Bedford Springs Music Festival Fund, under the Bedford County Endowments.

July 26, 2008
1758 Meeting between George Washington and Henry Bouquet
Reenactment of meeting between Goerge Washington and Henry Bouquet on site at location of original blockhouse. 10:30am at the Providence Lutheran Church (Cumberland Valley). Contact Debra Topinka at 814-623-4024 for more info.

August 16, 2008
Fort Bedford Dedication
Call Dr. Markwood at 814-623-6796 for more info.

August 16, 2008
250th Anniversary of the establilshment of Fort Bedford
In celebration of the 250 anniversary, a major reenactment will be performed. jA friendly earthen field fortification is being constructed at Old Bedford Village for the event. There will be a substantial pyrotechnic element during the tactical simulating cannon and volley musket fire and a rededication of Ft. Bedford on Saturday evening. Call 1-800-238-4347 for more info.

September 13-14, 2008
"The Hinge of History: The Forks of the Ohio Change Hands"" series: 250th Anniversary of Grant's Defeat
Time: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Speaker: Ian McCullough Reenactments and Tacticals will be presented $20 each conference-$60/4 (members) non-members $30 per conference, $100 all four." Call Chuck Smith at 412-281-9285 for more info.

September 17-28, 2008
Live Theater:
Play-The Road to Washington: The Making of a Man. The Making of a President.
World Premier based on George Washington's life during the French and Indian War. Call 814-629-9201 for more info.

October 4-5, 2008
Fall Foliage Quilt Challenge
250th French & Indian Commemorative Fall Foliage Quilt Challenge at the Bedford High School. Call Gillian Leach (Bedford County Historical Society) at 814-623-2011 for more info.

October 4-5, 2008
Forbes Road to Fort Duquesne: Washington's Encampment 2008
First-hand look at the kinds of people that shaped the historical events of the fall of 1758 in Western Pennsylvania. Speakers, reenactment, encampment. Call Tom Whangerat 724-325-1526 for more info.

December 15, 2008
Historical Conference Dinner
Old Bedford Village, Bus. Rt. 220, Bedford 814-623-1156.
Featuring historic presentations by Alan Irvine (History of the Forbes' Expedition) and Charles Fagan, III (Young George Washington) 6:30pm. $.

November 22, 2008
"The Hinge of History: The Forks of the Ohio Change Hands" series. "The Man Who Made Pittsburgh: General John Forbes.
"Presenter and program to be announced. $20 each conference-$60/4 (members) non-members $30 per conference, $100 all four." Call Chuck Smith at 412-281-9285 for more info.

November 22, 2008
250th Anniversary of Fall of Fort Duquesne
This is the 250th anniversary of the fall of Fort Duquesne and the naming of Pittsburgh. Details TBA. Call 412-281-9284 for more info.