Historic Hanna's Town Guided Tours for October
Saturday
10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tours reveal struggles, decisions, and events on the frontier during the Revolutionary War.
Tours are about 1 hour in length; last tour begins at 3:30 p.m.
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
Check out our scheduled events!
13oct7:30 am1:00 pmAntiques & Collectibles Sales
Event Details
Antiques & Collectibles, a community tradition since 1974, provides excellent buying and selling opportunities for lovers of antiques and anyone seeking vintage items. Browse for bargains and support local history
Event Details
Antiques & Collectibles, a community tradition since 1974, provides excellent buying and selling opportunities for lovers of antiques and anyone seeking vintage items. Browse for bargains and support local history preservation. Proceeds from this event have been vital for the reconstruction of Historic Hanna’s Town. The quaint and historic setting hosts numerous vendors offering a variety of one-of-a-kind items covering a wide price range.
Antiques and Collectibles is held the second Sunday of the month May through October. For 2024, these dates are May 12, June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8, and October 13.
This event will be held rain or shine. Sorry, no pets are permitted; service animals only.
ADMISSION: $5 per car.
VENDORS: Vendors of antiques, folk art, historical crafts, and collectibles (please no flea market items) are welcome to set up for the day or weekend. Spaces are 28′ x 20′ and cost $40 per space, per show. Discounts are available if all shows are paid in advance by May 12. If you are interested in being a vendor, call 724-836-1800 x100.
Time
October 13, 2024 7:30 am - 1:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Historic Hanna's Town
809 Forbes Trail Rd, Greensburg, PA 15601
Historic Hanna's Town
16oct5:45 pm8:00 pmArthur St. Clair Historic Preservation Awards Dinner
Event Details
The 2024 Arthur St. Clair Historic Preservation Award will be presented at the 24th Annual Arthur St. Clair Historic Preservation Awards Dinner on Wednesday, October 18, at Rizzo’s Banquet
Event Details
The 2024 Arthur St. Clair Historic Preservation Award will be presented at the 24th Annual Arthur St. Clair Historic Preservation Awards Dinner on Wednesday, October 18, at Rizzo’s Banquet Hall in Crabtree.
The St. Clair Award is presented to those individuals, organizations, businesses or educational institutions that have made a significant and sustainable contribution to the preservation of our historic places, documents, records or stories, and by doing so, are keeping alive Westmoreland County’s rich history and heritage for future generations.
The award is named in honor of Arthur St. Clair, an important figure in the founding of Westmoreland County. When the cause of the American Revolution beckoned, Arthur St. Clair answered that call and rose to the rank of Major General in the Continental Army. After the war he served as the president of Congress under the Articles of Confederation and as the first governor of the Northwest Territory.
2024 Awardees are: TBD
THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT SPONSORS! If you are interested in sponsorship, please contact us at the number listed below.
Linda T. Assard,
Bulava Insurance Services,
Wylie and Marilyn Overly,
Monsignor William R. Rathgeb,
Seton Hill University,
St. Vincent Summer Theatre,
St. Vincent College,
Anonymous
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5:45 p.m. – Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cash bar
6:30 p.m. – Buffet dinner
Tickets: $85.00/pp, includes full dinner
Please call: 724.836.1800 x210, to make reservations or to inquire about Sponsorship
Time
October 16, 2024 5:45 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Rizzo's Malabar Inn
126 Rizzo Rd, Crabtree, PA,15624
25oct(oct 25)6:00 pm26(oct 26)7:00 pmJack O' Lantern Tours
Event Details
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,
Event Details
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.
Time
October 25, 2024 6:00 pm - October 26, 2024 7:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Historic Hanna's Town
809 Forbes Trail Rd, Greensburg, PA 15601
Historic Hanna's Town
26oct11:00 am4:00 pmFall Family Day
Event Details
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
Event Details
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
Time
October 26, 2024 11:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Historic Hanna's Town
809 Forbes Trail Rd, Greensburg, PA 15601
Historic Hanna's Town
02nov11:00 am2:00 pmFall Tea in 1910 Farmhouse
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
November 2, 2024 11:00 am - 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Steel House at Historic Hanna's Town
809 Forbes Trail Road
Steel House at Historic Hanna's Town
07nov4:00 pm7:30 pmCandlelight Open House
Event Details
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
Event Details
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
Time
November 7, 2024 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Westmoreland History Education Center
809 Forbes Trail Rd, Greensburg, PA 15601
Westmoreland History Education Center
09nov1:00 pm3:00 pmAnnual Meeting | Program and Book Signing
Event Details
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
Event Details
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
Time
November 9, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Westmoreland History Education Center
809 Forbes Trail Rd, Greensburg, PA 15601
Westmoreland History Education Center
14decAll DayThree Centuries of Christmas
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
December 14, 2024 All Day(GMT-04:00)
Location
Historic Hanna's Town
809 Forbes Trail Rd, Greensburg, PA 15601
Historic Hanna's Town
27dec11:00 am3:00 pmHoliday Family Day
Event Details
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. Friday, December 27,
Event Details
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.
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
Time
December 27, 2024 11:00 am - 3:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Historic Hanna's Town
809 Forbes Trail Rd, Greensburg, PA 15601
Historic Hanna's Town
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.