Have fun with fears and folklore of the 18th century and explore the Scots-Irish origins of Halloween on this special guided tour of Historic Hanna’s Town.

Friday, October 25 and 26, 2024. 6 pm, 6:30 pm, 7 pm.

Historic Hanna’s Town

$10 members, $12 non-members. Registration required.

Celebrate Fall and explore the  history of Halloween with activities for all ages. Enjoy Fall themed crafts, an 18th century militia encampment, blacksmithing, a cemetery tour and trick or treating at all the log houses. Halloween costumes encouraged!

Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 11 am – 4 pm.

Historic Hanna’s Town

Free for members and kids 5 and under

$10 adults, $8 seniors and $6 students K-12

Enjoy a traditional English tea with petite sandwiches, sweets, and our signature brewed tea. A favorite bi-annual event that sells out very quickly!

Accepting reservations on September 3, 2024.  11:30 am or 2 pm seating.

Steel House at Historic Hanna’s Town

$20 members, $25 non-members. Reservations and payment in advance required.

Kick off the holiday season with a visit to our Museum Shop for unique gift ideas. Enjoy sweets and tea, the Exhibit Gallery in the Education Center and candlelight ambiance of Hanna’s Tavern where savories and adult beverages will be served. This is an event that everyone looks forward to attending to get into the holiday spirit.

Thursday, November, 7th from 4 pm – 7:30 pm

Westmoreland History Education Center

This is a Free Event

Program by author Jason Cherry, William Trent: Factor of Ambition. William Trent was one of the most influential back county merchants of the 18th century and interacted with George Washington during the French and Indian War and supported his army during the Revolution.

Saturday, November 9 at 1 pm

Westmoreland History Education Center

This is a Free Event

Start your Holiday Shopping off at the Museum Store at Historic Hanna’s Town! Everything in the shop will be 10% OFF!

Sunday, December 1, 2024 from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Westmoreland History Education Center

Discover how American Christmas traditions changed over three centuries on this special holiday tour of Historic Hanna’s Town. Costumed guides lead you through buildings from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries adorned in period-correct decorations and share stories of Christmas past.

When people came to America, they brought the traditions from their homeland with them. Over time, various customs were borrowed or melded with the practices of others, and by the latter part of the 19th century, an American tradition of Christmas began to emerge that united various cultural customs.

Learn about the origins of the Christmas tree, the tradition of mailing cards, the evolution of Santa Claus, and so much more while enjoying the historical ambiance of Hanna’s Town and sampling holiday treats.

Tours begin at 10:15 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:45 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. Space is limited and advanced registration is required. Register now for this unique holiday event by calling 724-836-1800 ext. 210.

Program fee: $10.00 for Westmoreland Historical Society members, $12.00 for others.

The Westmoreland History Shop will be open during these programs. Browse a variety of quality gifts including books for adults and children, vintage toys and games, stocking stuffers, ornaments, candles, cards and stationery, dishware, teas, baking mixes, jams, and home décor.

Enjoy a family day of fun while discovering the history of the holidays at Historic Hanna’s Town. There will be crafts, story time, cookie decorating and holiday music.

All Christmas items in the Museum Shop will be 40% OFF !

Friday, December 27, 2024 from 11 am to 3 pm

Historic Hanna’s Town

Free for members and kids under 5.

$10 non-members, $8 seniors, $6 students K-12