Join us for our Candlelight Open House, an eagerly anticipated annual event that celebrates the scents and sounds of the upcoming holiday season. Experience the warm ambiance of Hanna’s Tavern by candlelight while enjoying delicious savory dishes and adult beverages. Additionally, explore our beautifully decorated Museum Shop, where you can savor warm tea and cookies, and take advantage of a 20% discount on all regularly priced items. This is a FREE event held on Thursday, November 7th, from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM. We look forward to seeing you!

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

Westmoreland History Education Center and Hanna’s Tavern

This is a Free Event! No reservations are necessary. 

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

Join us for this growing worldwide event on Sunday, December 1st from 12:30 – 4:30 pm. You’ll have the opportunity to shop at our beautifully decorated Museum Gift Shop and enjoy a special 20% discount on all regular-priced items. Whether you’re looking for unique gift ideas, educational materials, or souvenir tokens, this is the perfect time to find something special while supporting the Westmoreland Historical Society.

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