Larry D. Smith, 2026

Mother Bedford and the American Revolutionary War by Larry D. Smith explores the history of Bedford County, Pennsylvania, during the American Revolution. The title reflects the region’s historical identity as “Mother Bedford,” placing the county’s Revolutionary-era history at the center of the work.

Written by Larry D. Smith, Historian of the Frontier Patriots Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, this volume examines the local history associated with the Revolutionary War and the people connected with the region’s past. It offers a resource for readers interested in Pennsylvania’s Revolutionary-era history, local historical research, and the individuals who helped shape the area during the founding period of the United States.