Fall Family Day
30oct11:00 am4:00 pmFall Family Day
Event Details
Join us at Historic Hanna’s Town for a fun celebration of fall and the Halloween season with historic demonstrations and outdoor activities. Members of Proctor’s Militia, I.B.W.C.P., will be camped at Historic Hanna’s Town and sharing the history of
Event Details
Join us at Historic Hanna’s Town for a fun celebration of fall and the Halloween season with historic demonstrations and outdoor activities.
Members of Proctor’s Militia, I.B.W.C.P., will be camped at Historic Hanna’s Town and sharing the history of the Westmoreland County militia, established at Hanna’s Town in 1775, and life for settlers on the Pennsylvania frontier. Proctor’s Militia will demonstrate 18th century military drills tentatively at 1:00 p.m. (weather depending).
The blacksmith shop will be open for demonstrations.
Dressing up in costume is encouraged for trick-or-treating around the historic site. Enjoy fall crafts. Take a self-guided history walk along one of our short trails to learn about the history of Halloween.
Around 1:30 p.m., take a guided walk up to the family cemeteries on the hill. Learn about the families who settled the property after the destruction of Hanna’s Town.
Enjoy hay rides around a field at Historic Hanna’s Town from Noon. – 5:30 p.m. Donations accepted.
The Westmoreland History Shop will feature seasonal décor, local history books for adults and children, 18th century inspired toys and games, historically inspired home decor, handmade ceramics and jewelry, and Hanna’s Town themed keepsakes.
The program includes admission to the exhibit Westmoreland 250: Telling Our Story with 25 Objects in the Kendra Gallery of the Westmoreland History Education Center.
PROGRAM FEE: Enjoy all activities with our regular admission price to Historic Hanna’s Town. Free for Westmoreland Historical Society members and children 5 and under; $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students through grade 12.
Schedule
11:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.: all day activities including living history demonstrations, crafts, self-guided history walk, exhibit gallery, and more
12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.: Hay rides
1:00 p.m.: Demonstration of 18th century military drills by Proctor’s Militia
1:30 p.m.: Guided walk to the small cemeteries on the hill
Time
October 30, 2021 11:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Historic Hanna's Town
809 Forbes Trail Rd, Greensburg, PA 15601
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08jun7:30 am1:00 pmAntiques & Collectibles Sales
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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
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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 2025, these dates are May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14, and October 12.
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. Discounts are available if all shows are paid in advance by May 11. If you are interested in being a vendor, call 724-836-1800 x100.
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June 8, 2025 7:30 am - 1:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
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Historic Hanna's Town
809 Forbes Trail Rd, Greensburg, PA 15601
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