Events
2026 Fall Tea
Celebrate the warmth and flavors of autumn at our Fall Tea. Join us for a charming day inspired by the traditions and seasonal tastes of fall. Enjoy a beautifully prepared selection of savory and sweet treats served alongside freshly brewed tea, all in the welcoming atmosphere of the Steel House...
WHS’s We Want More History Day Series with Lena McDonald
Join us for WHS's We Want More History Day Series with Lena McDonald. Participants are invited to attend either the full day of workshops, or one of their choosing. Location: Westmoreland History Education Center What places tell your community’s story? Why do we save some places, objects, and stories while...
Westmoreland Speaks: Legends, Ghosts, and Witches of Early Western Pennsylvania with Tom White
Join archivist, historian and author Thomas White as he explores the history and cultural meaning behind some of our region's early legends and supernatural tales. Hear the stories of Old Tom Fossit, Braddock's Gold, and the legend of Oppaymolleah's Curse. Encounter the ghosts who haunt the Old Quaker Church, the spirits of escaped slaves...
America’s Birthday Celebration
Celebrate the day the Continental Congress declared independence with birthday cake and cupcakes! Hear a children's story-time of "Independence Cake" by Deborah Hopkinson and Giselle Potter in the Library at 12:00 and 2:30. Hear a special lecture at 1:00 on the history behind the lesser-known but equally important date of...
Join us on July 4th!
Join us on the Fourth of July and check out our newly reconstructed fort, hear a reading of the Declaration of Independence, and commemorate America's 250th birthday with us! We'll have living history encampments, demonstrations, activities and more! 12:00 - First Reading of the Declaration of Independence 1:00 - Militia...
Living History Day: Independence Day Celebration
The festivities continue! Join us on Sunday, July 12 for an Independence Day Celebration. Stop by and explore our Rev-war era site and discover what life was like living at Hanna's Town right on the eve of American independence. 11:30 - Children's Story-time: "Independence Cake" 12:00 - First Reading of...
Westmoreland Speaks: Irish Presbyterians and the Shaping of Western Pennsylvania, 1770-1830 with Dr. Peter Gilmore
Did you know about the historic presence of Irish Presbyterians in our region? Join Dr. Peter Gilmore for our second installment of Westmoreland Speaks! for a discussion of his book Irish Presbyterians and the Shaping of Western Pennsylvania, 1770-1830. In this historical study, Gilmore will discuss the major themes of...
Historic House Tour-Saint Vincent College: Campus Edition
This year’s Historic House Tour invites visitors to explore the communal living and worship spaces of Saint Vincent College and Archabbey, nestled in the Laurel Highlands. Saint Vincent’s historic campus is home to both a college and a community of Benedictine monks whose roots and traditions trace back to Bavaria....
Westmoreland Speaks: Westmoreland in the Revolution
Do you know about Westmoreland County’s connections to the Revolutionary War? Or the Hanna’s Town Resolves? A precursor document to the drafting of the Declaration of Independence. Join Mike Giorgianni for a talk about our region’s fascinating history during the dawn of our nation’s formation. A perfect occasion to reflect...
Living History Day! Spinning & Weaving the Day Away
Learn about the art of spinning! See how early settlers worked to spin fabrics into a thread and explore our textile exhibit! Volunteers and members of the Loyalhannon Spinners will be on site to give demonstrations in the Murry Beacom House. The rest of our site and buildings will also...