Events
America’s Birthday Celebration
Celebrate the day the Continental Congress declared independence with birthday cake and cupcakes! Hear a children's story-time of "Independence Cake" by Deborah Hopkinson and Giselle Potter in the Library at 12:00 and 2:30. Hear a special lecture at 1:00 on the history behind the lesser-known but equally important date of...
Join us on July 4th!
Join us on the Fourth of July and check out our newly reconstructed fort, hear a reading of the Declaration of Independence, and commemorate America's 250th birthday with us! We'll have living history encampments, demonstrations, activities and more! 12:00 - First Reading of the Declaration of Independence 1:00 - Militia...
Living History Day: Independence Day Celebration
The festivities continue! Join us on Sunday, July 12 for an Independence Day Celebration. Stop by and explore our Rev-war era site and discover what life was like living at Hanna's Town right on the eve of American independence. 11:30 - Children's Story-time: "Independence Cake" 12:00 - First Reading of...
Westmoreland Speaks: Irish Presbyterians and the Shaping of Western Pennsylvania, 1770-1830 with Dr. Peter Gilmore
Did you know about the historic presence of Irish Presbyterians in our region? Join Dr. Peter Gilmore for our second installment of Westmoreland Speaks! for a discussion of his book Irish Presbyterians and the Shaping of Western Pennsylvania, 1770-1830. In this historical study, Gilmore will discuss the major themes of...
Historic House Tour-Saint Vincent College: Campus Edition
Join us on Saturday, September 19, for this year’s Historic House Tour at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. This special tour will highlight the campus’s historic spaces, beautiful architecture, and the stories that have shaped one of the region’s most treasured landmarks. More details coming soon.
Westmoreland Speaks: Westmoreland in the Revolution
Do you know about Westmoreland County’s connections to the Revolutionary War? Or the Hanna’s Town Resolves? A precursor document to the drafting of the Declaration of Independence. Join Mike Giorgianni for a talk about our region’s fascinating history during the dawn of our nation’s formation. A perfect occasion to reflect...
Living History Day! Spinning & Weaving the Day Away
Learn about the art of spinning! See how early settlers worked to spin fabrics into a thread and explore our textile exhibit! Volunteers and members of the Loyalhannon Spinners will be on site to give demonstrations in the Murry Beacom House. The rest of our site and buildings will also...
Toast the Tour Cocktail Party
Join us for a special evening at the scenic Winnie Palmer Nature Preserve as we raise a glass to the start of this year’s Historic House Tour. This festive kickoff celebration will set the stage for a memorable tour experience on Saturday, September 19, featuring the historic places and stories...
Living History Day! Fall Family Day: Harvest at Hanna’s Town, Children’s Trick or Treat!
Celebrate the season with us at Living History Day: Fall Family Day — Harvest at Hanna’s Town, featuring autumn activities, family fun, and Children’s Trick or Treat in a historic setting. Food provided by The Coffin Bean and Funky Funnels.
Living History Day! Colonial Playtime and Pastimes
Come play with us at Historic Hanna's Town! We'll have a variety of early American toys and games for visitors to try out! Learn about 18th century era pastimes by getting some hands on experience. Our Exhibit Gallery and Museum Gift shop will also be open throughout the day! This...