Candlelight Open House
10nov4:00 pm7:30 pmCandlelight Open House
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Join us for this FREE after-hours event at Historic Hanna’s Town to kick off the holiday season. Stroll by lantern light to Hanna’s Tavern and enjoy
Event Details
Join us for this FREE after-hours event at Historic Hanna’s Town to kick off the holiday season.
Stroll by lantern light to Hanna’s Tavern and enjoy the ambiance of flickering candlelight and the warmth of the hearth. Taste beer from All Saints Brewery and wassail made from a Colonial Williamsburg recipe, along with savory snacks and cookies.
Enjoy shopping, sales, and sweets in the shop at the Westmoreland History Education Center. Browse all our unique gift and holiday items including local history books for adults and children, 18th century inspired toys and games, historically inspired home decor, jewelry, and small keepsakes.
The Museum Shop will be open exclusively for WHS members only Thursday November 10th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
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Historic Hanna's Town
809 Forbes Trail Rd, Greensburg, PA 15601
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Join archivist, historian and author Thomas White as he explores the history and cultural meaning behind some of our region’s early legends and supernatural tales. Hear the stories of Old Tom Fossit,
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Join archivist, historian and author Thomas White as he explores the history and cultural meaning behind some of our region’s early legends and supernatural tales. Hear the stories of Old Tom Fossit, Braddock’s Gold, and the legend of Oppaymolleah’s Curse. Encounter the ghosts who haunt the Old Quaker Church, the spirits of escaped slaves and a confederate soldier on Duquesne’s campus, and the spirits of the Depreciation Lands Museum. Learn the truth about the Witch of the Monongahela, Judge Reddick’s contest with the Devil, the area known as “The Dark Place”, and many other spooky tales.
A variety of books by Tom White will be available to purchase in our Museum Gift Shop.
Members: $10
Others: $12
Students & Seniors: $8
About the Speaker:
Thomas White is the University Archivist and Curator of Special Collections at Duquesne University. He is also an Adjunct Professor in Duquesne’s History Department and an Adjunct Professor of History at La Roche University. White specializes in public history, folklore and the history of supernatural beliefs. He is the author of 11 books including The Witch of the Monongahela: Folk Magic in Early Western Pennsylvania, Legends and Lore of Western Pennsylvania, Haunted Roads of Western Pennsylvania, Supernatural Lore of Pennsylvania: Ghosts, Monsters and Miracles, Forgotten Tales of Pittsburgh, Ghosts of Southwestern Pennsylvania, and Witches of Pennsylvania: Occult History and Lore.
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October 7, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm(GMT+00:00)Location
Westmoreland History Education Center
809 Forbes Trail Rd, Greensburg, PA 15601
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11octAll DayAntiques & Collectibles Market
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Antiques & Collectibles, a community tradition since 1974, provides excellent buying and selling opportunities for lovers of antiques and anyone seeking vintage items. Browse for
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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 2026, these dates are May 10, June 14, July 12, August 9, September 13, and October 11.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.If you are interested in being a vendor, please visit the link below to fill out the form.Time
October 11, 2026 All Day(GMT-04:00)Duration 23 Hours 59 MinutesLocation
Historic Hanna's Town
809 Forbes Trail Rd, Greensburg, PA 15601
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11oct11:00 am3:00 pmLiving History Day! Colonial Playtime and Pastimes
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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
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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 event is free and open to the public. Donations are always appreciated!
Food provided by: The Coffin Bean, Funky Funnels, Kill Devil Meals LLC, Zeus BBQ, and Underdogz.
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October 11, 2026 11:00 am - 3:00 pm(GMT+00:00)Event Details
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
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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.
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October 24, 2026 11:00 am - 3:00 pm(GMT+00:00)