Explore our 18th century frontier village with a free self-guided tour!

Stop in the Westmoreland History Education Center to pick up your tour booklet and set out to explore Hanna's Town in the 1770s.

After Labor Day through to October, buildings are open only on Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Tour-guide led tours can be scheduled by contacting our Director of Education at 724.836.1800 x212 or lara@westmorelandhistory.org

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 Thursday - Saturday at the Westmoreland History Education Center from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

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: 10:00 am - 4:00 p.m. at the Westmoreland History Education Center.

We are always looking for new volunteers to come join us!

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.

HISTORIC HANNA'S TOWN

Established in 1773, Hanna's Town was the site of the first seat of government for Westmoreland County

Visit Historic Hanna's Town

Historic Hanna's Town consists of the reconstructed Hanna's Tavern, three re-located log houses, a reconstructed Revolutionary War era fort, and a wagon shed that houses an authentic late 18th century Conestoga wagon.

Home to the Headquarters for Westmoreland Historical Society, Hanna's Town includes the Westmoreland History Education Center.