Frontier Family Days: Huzzah to America 250!
15aug11:00 am5:00 pmFrontier Family Days: Huzzah to America 250!
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Revolution & Revelry at Hanna’s Town! Saturday, 11 pm – 5 pm and Sunday, 11 pm – 4 pm Historic Hanna’s
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Revolution & Revelry at Hanna’s Town!
Saturday, 11 pm – 5 pm and Sunday, 11 pm – 4 pm
Historic Hanna’s Town will celebrate its iconic Frontier Family Days on August 15 & 16 and incorporate themes of Revelry and Revolution in honor of America 250!
A signature event at Historic Hanna’s Town that will bridge excitement and celebration for our nation’s 250th anniversary this year! Step back into history and explore life during the American Revolution on the Pennsylvania frontier. Be a witness to history and experience the liveliness of frontier court at Hanna’s Town. When court was in session, the town would come to life. As the American Revolution took hold of the nation, court was no exception to this dramatic change. There was “Revelry” mixed with “Revolution” and we want you to explore the town like it’s 1776. And keeping in with the spirit of Tavern life, local breweries will be set up to serve and sell!
So join us and step back in time to when Hanna’s Town served as the seat of government for Westmoreland County! This signature event with a new twist highlights the unique role Hanna’s Town played in Westmoreland County during the American Revolution. Join us for lively court reenactments, along with militia encampments, living history demonstrations and displays, vendors, sutlers, activities for children, live music, and more!
Event highlights include:
- Frontier Court Reenactments, inspired by real cases that were held at Hanna’s Town!
- Proctor’s Militia: Interact with reenactors inspired by one of the first militias west of the Alleghenies.
- Learn from those who “live” Westmoreland County’s history – for fun!
- More event highlights and full schedule of events to come.
Food provided by: Zeus BBQ and The Coffin Bean
For interested reenactors, presenters, and vendors, contact lara@westmorelandhistory.org
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Historic Hanna's Town
809 Forbes Trail Rd, Greensburg, PA 15601
Historic Hanna's Town
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06jun12:00 pm3:30 pmHistorical Hand Sewing Workshop with Penny River
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Learn to sew with Jessica Young of Penny River Costumes! You will learn about a dozen historical hand sewing stitches and make sample swatches that get assembled into a reference
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Learn to sew with Jessica Young of Penny River Costumes!
You will learn about a dozen historical hand sewing stitches and make sample swatches that get assembled into a reference book! Jessica will help guide you through each stitch and provide you with all the materials you’ll need.
This workshop includes:
- Fabric and sewing materials
- Access to “Cut from the Same Cloth” Exhibit Gallery
- Creation of a unique accessory made by you!
$55 for Members | $65 for Non-Members
Spots are limited. Register here: https://westmorelandhistory.org/event-directory/historical-hand-sewing-workshop-with-penny-river-costumes-registration/
Jessica Young is the owner/operator of Penny River LLC, a company that specializes in making and teaching about 18th century clothing and accessories. A graduate of the University of Richmond with degrees in theatre/costuming and history, Jessica has worked for Colonial Williamsburg as a costumer, and Carnegie Mellon University’s drama department. Through Penny River, she has made garments for a number of museums, theaters, films, and television series, including Outlander and Bridgerton.
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June 6, 2026 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm(GMT+00:00)View in my time14junAll 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
June 14, 2026 All Day(GMT-04:00)Duration 23 Hours 59 MinutesView in my timeLocation
Historic Hanna's Town
809 Forbes Trail Rd, Greensburg, PA 15601
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June 27, 2026 11:00 am - 3:00 pm(GMT+00:00)View in my timeEvent Details
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
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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 his book and examine and religious culture of Irish immigrants in the early years of America, and with specific reference to Westmoreland County.
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Members: $10
Non-Members: $12
Students & Seniors: $8
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Peter Gilmore writes extensively on Ulster Presbyterian immigration to North America. He is the author of Irish Presbyterians and the Shaping of Western Pennsylvania, 1770-1830 (Pittsburgh, 2018), and a principal author of Exiles of ʾ98: Ulster Presbyterians in the United States (Belfast, 2018). Dr. Gilmore contributed to widely acclaimed The Routledge History of Irish America (New York/London, 2024) with the chapter “Ulster Presbyterians and the Development of a ‘Scotch-Irish’ Identity.’” He is currently an adjunct professor at Franciscan University of Steubenville and frequently teaches for the University of Pittsburgh’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
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