Westmoreland History Education Ctr., Nov - Dec

Library, Exhibit, Shop

Thur - Sat 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Closed  Sunday-Wednesday

The Library is closed the weekend after Thanksgiving. The Museum Shop and the Kendra Exhibit Gallery are Open.

CHECK OUT OUR HOLIDAY EVENTS IN THE EVENTS AND PROGRAM TAB

Historic Hanna's Town November-April Schedule

Guided Tours Closed Nov-April

Library, Exhibit, Shop

Thur - Sat 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Closed  Sunday-Wednesday

The Library is closed the weekend after Thanksgiving. The Museum Shop and the Kendra Exhibit Gallery are Open.

Genealogy & Research Library

Trying to track down the whereabouts of a long-lost ancestor? Looking to decipher an old photograph or letter? Want to know about life in Westmoreland County decades or centuries ago? Discover your family roots at our library! We have reference books, genealogical records, and original documents of local interest waiting for you to investigate.

Open Thursdays - Saturdays at the Westmoreland History Education Center from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm.

The Library is closed on Sundays.

Lefevre House Reconstruction

In 2020, the Lefevre House was carefully taken apart from its original location in Jeannette and reconstructed at Historic Hanna's Town, joining many other reconstructed buildings and structures that interpret early American history.

Enjoy this series of videos documenting the house reconstruction.

Visit our Online Shop!

Browse a variety of carefully-selected, history inspired gifts and keepsakes, including books, issues of our Westmoreland History magazine, home décor, children's activity books, puzzles, and more. All sales benefit the nonprofit Westmoreland Historical Society.

Visit our shop in person, Thursday - Saturday: 10:30 am - 4:30 pm.  Sunday: 12:30 pm -4:30 pm at the Westmoreland History Education Center.

Volunteer

Connect. Serve. Grow.

Westmoreland Historical Society is interested in people that are interested in the history of Westmoreland County.

If you would like more information on becoming a tour guide, helping with our education programs, researching for genealogy requests, organizing our extensive collections, or helping out in the Museum Gift Shop, please contact us. We would love to tell you more about what we do and we what to know what you could do for us!

Contact us now for this exciting opportunity to meet new people,  give back to your community and help in preserving the history of Westmoreland County.

Call 724.836.1800  ext. 210 or email to office@westmorelandhistory.org

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Events and Programs

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Current Month

01dec12:30 pm4:30 pmMuseum Store Sunday. A Worldwide Event!

14decAll DayThree Centuries of Christmas

27dec11:00 am3:00 pmHoliday Family Day

Hours of Operation

Guided Tours of Historic Hanna's Town

Friday - Saturday: 10:30 - 4:30   &   Sundays: 12:30 - 4:30 (Last tour starts at 3:30 pm)

Guided Tours, Exhibit Gallery, Museum Shop  Open Labor Day 10:30 - 1:30

Westmoreland History Education Center

Library, Exhibit, & Museum Shop open

Thursday - Saturday, 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. & Sunday 12:30 - 4:30, except the Library, which is closed on Sunday

For  information about the current exhibit:  https://westmorelandhistory.org/exhibit-westmoreland-250/ ‎

This is a Westmoreland County park, and the grounds are open dawn to dusk seven days a week.

Hope to see you!

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Our Mission

The Westmoreland Historical Society is an educational organization dedicated to acquiring and managing resources related to the history of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania and using these resources to encourage a diverse audience to make connections to the past, develop an understanding of the present, and provide direction for the future.

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