Fall Family Day
24oct11:00 am4:30 pmFall Family Day11:00 am - 4:30 pm(GMT+00:00) View in my time
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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. They will present 18th century military drills at 1:00 p.m., tentatively.
Historic Hanna’s Town is proud to debut a new blacksmith shop where visitors can observe demonstrations and discover the history of an essential early American trade. Many tools and equipment were generously donated by the family of the late David “Pokey” Ridenour, a blacksmith, reenactor, and elementary school teacher. Local blacksmith Rex Baughman also contributed equipment and coordinated the shop’s setup.
Children and families can enjoy a scavenger hunt, treat bags, and seasonal crafts, which can be completed at the pavilion with special COVID-19 precautions in place or available as a take-home activity. Dressing up in costume is encouraged!
The Westmoreland History Shop will feature seasonal décor, handmade ceramics, books for adults and children, vintage toys and games, and many other special gifts and keepsakes. One featured item is a new chapter book for children, The Ghostly Tales of Pittsburgh by Diane Telgen, which invites young readers to explore spooky and suspenseful tales of the Steel City, from haunted histories to local legends. Any purchase of the book on Fall Family Day will come with a complimentary tote bag; if books sell out, any purchase $15 or higher for a child will receive a tote bag.
Enjoy all activities with our regular admission price to Historic Hanna’s Town. Members of the Westmoreland Historical Society receive free admission. Program is set up as a self-guided tour leaving on the half hour, first tour at 11 a.m. and last at 3 p.m., to accommodate social distancing. Space is limited and advance registration for a time slot and prepayment required. Please call Historic Hanna’s Town at 724-836-1800 x210 to make reservations. On the day of the program, visitors will check in at the Westmoreland History Education Center.
Participants will also follow the Westmoreland Historical Society’s COVID-19 procedures which include social distancing, face masks, no-touch temperature checks, and hand sanitizing. Full details can be found here: https://westmorelandhistory.org/covid-19
Admission: Free for Westmoreland Historical Society members; $8 adults, $6 children and seniors, free for children 5 and under. Advance registration required by calling 724-836-1800 x210.
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(Saturday) 11:00 am - 4:30 pm(GMT+00:00) View in my time
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february
22feb1:00 pm3:00 pmVolunteer Meeting1:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
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Come volunteer at the Westmoreland Historical Society and Historic Hanna’s Town! We will be having our first volunteer meeting of the year on Wednesday, February 22nd and also on Saturday,
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Come volunteer at the Westmoreland Historical Society and Historic Hanna’s Town!
We will be having our first volunteer meeting of the year on Wednesday, February 22nd and also on Saturday, February 25th. We will be having two meetings to accommodate everyone’s busy schedules. If you can’t make it Wednesday, come Saturday! Both meetings will begin at 1:00 p.m. in our Education Center.
Volunteers can work with the public by greeting visitors, leading programs and tours, and helping at the gift shop, or can assist behind-the-scenes shelving books in the library, setting up for events, or caring for our gardens. Volunteer hours are flexible and customizable. There are many ways to get involved and help us preserve and share local history.
This is a general meeting for returning and new volunteers to introduce themselves and to plan and discuss the upcoming season at Historic Hanna’s Town, with the intent of setting up later volunteer trainings and orientations for those interested in guided tours, school tours, etc. This will be a point of discussion at this volunteer meeting, and those interested in volunteering with the shop, library, or other opportunities can also call to set up private training.
Volunteering is a great opportunity to share your skills with others – and learn new ones, too. We are open to volunteers of all backgrounds, including but not limited to high school and college students, homeschool students, retirees, teachers, and history enthusiasts.
Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
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Westmoreland History Education Center
809 Forbes Trail Rd, Greensburg, PA 15601
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Did you know that Westmoreland County was founded on February 26, 1773? Join us for a night of trivia in celebration of Westmoreland County’s 250th anniversary this year! Trivia questions will
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Did you know that Westmoreland County was founded on February 26, 1773?
Join us for a night of trivia in celebration of Westmoreland County’s 250th anniversary this year! Trivia questions will focus on the county’s history since its very beginnings to today, so come on out and put your local history knowledge to the test!
Trivia is on Friday, February 24th from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Signups start at 6:15 p.m. Yinzer Valley Farms has a full bar menu available and even brew their own hard cider. Please call Yinzer Valley Farms for reservations of 6 or more people at 878-295-2507.
This event will be hosted by Ace Trivia inside the Cider House Tap Room at Yinzer Valley Farms in Mount Pleasant.
681 Mulberry Hill Rd, Mt Pleasant, PA 15666
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(Friday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-11:00) View in my time
25feb1:00 pm3:00 pmVolunteer Meeting1:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Event Details
Come volunteer at the Westmoreland Historical Society and Historic Hanna’s Town! We will be having our first volunteer meeting of the year on Wednesday, February 22nd and also on Saturday,
Event Details
Come volunteer at the Westmoreland Historical Society and Historic Hanna’s Town!
We will be having our first volunteer meeting of the year on Wednesday, February 22nd and also on Saturday, February 25th. We will be having two meetings to accommodate everyone’s busy schedules. If you can’t make it Wednesday, come Saturday! Both meetings will begin at 1:00 p.m. in our Education Center.
Volunteers can work with the public by greeting visitors, leading programs and tours, and helping at the gift shop, or can assist behind-the-scenes shelving books in the library, setting up for events, or caring for our gardens. Volunteer hours are flexible and customizable. There are many ways to get involved and help us preserve and share local history.
This is a general meeting for returning and new volunteers to introduce themselves and to plan and discuss the upcoming season at Historic Hanna’s Town, with the intent of setting up later volunteer trainings and orientations for those interested in guided tours, school tours, etc. This will be a point of discussion at this volunteer meeting, and those interested in volunteering with the shop, library, or other opportunities can also call to set up private training.
Volunteering is a great opportunity to share your skills with others – and learn new ones, too. We are open to volunteers of all backgrounds, including but not limited to high school and college students, homeschool students, retirees, teachers, and history enthusiasts.
Time
(Saturday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Location
Westmoreland History Education Center
809 Forbes Trail Rd, Greensburg, PA 15601