Education
Holiday Happenings at Historic Hanna’s Town
We are preparing for an exciting holiday season at Historic Hanna's Town! If you are looking to get ahead on your holiday shopping, learn about the history of Christmas, enjoy winter and holiday themed family activities before the New Year, and would like the chance to win a special dinner...
Fall Family Day and Jack-o’-Lantern Tours
We had a great weekend celebrating fall and the Halloween season at our Fall Family Day and Jack-o'-Lantern Tours. Thank you to everyone who joined us in the festivities. Fall Family Day Children were invited to design jack-o'-lantern faces for volunteer Eloise to carve into pumpkins. Spinners and weavers from...
Fall and Halloween Happenings at Historic Hanna’s Town
As fall arrives at Historic Hanna's Town, we are planning our annual fall and Halloween programs to get you in the autumnal spirit. Join us for historical demonstrations, reenactments, and family-friendly activities during daylight hours on Fall Family Day, or wait until nightfall to explore history by candlelight on a...
Westmoreland Land Trust Hosts Birdwatching Program at Historic Hanna’s Town
Thank you to the Westmoreland Land Trust and educator Paula Purnell for a great birdwatching class at Historic Hanna's Town! Paula's "Be a Better Birder" family-friendly program introduced participants to the skills and resources needed to improve their birdwatching skills. Participants learned about bird characteristics, types of feathers, identification techniques, and birding...
Civil War Encampment & Reenactment 2021
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the biannual Civil War Encampment and Reenactment! We had a weekend with perfect weather and many exciting and educational activities. Special Thanks Westmoreland County Bureau of Parks and Recreation, Westmoreland County Public Works Department, Westmoreland Historical Society Board of Directors, Westmoreland Historical Society volunteers, Bob Sidley...
Summer Camp at Historic Hanna’s Town
We had a great week of summer camp this year! Summer camps at Historic Hanna's Town explore early American history, archaeology, art, and natural science through hands-on activities, living history demonstrations, crafts, games, and more. Check back soon for 2022 summer camp dates and information! If you have any questions,...
Penn’s Woods: Plenty for the Use of Man exhibit
Penn’s Woods: Plenty for the Use of Man highlights the local and regional history of woodworking and carpentry. While promoting his new colony, William Penn proclaimed the forests had “plenty for the use of man.” From the forests emerged building techniques, tools, trades, and crafts that helped make Westmoreland County what...
Independence Day at Historic Hanna’s Town
Independence Day can be a time to reflect upon the history and legacy of the Declaration of Independence, as well as its roots in documents like the Hanna's Town Resolves. On May 16, 1775, citizens of Westmoreland County signed the Hanna’s Town Resolves, protesting the injustices of British Parliament...
Frontier Court Days 2021
Huzzah! We had a successful Frontier Court Days this year. After being on hiatus last year, we were grateful to welcome the community back to Historic Hanna's Town for our signature event. Frontier Court Days pays tribute to Hanna's Town as the first seat of government for Westmoreland County and...
Master Gardeners Create Dye Garden at Historic Hanna’s Town
We are proud to share that the Penn State Master Gardeners of Westmoreland County have developed the new Dye Garden at Historic Hanna's Town! The Master Gardeners, a group of volunteers who receive in-depth training in horticulture through Penn State Extension, developed this educational demonstration garden as a service project....