This is a repeating eventOctober 30, 2021 6:00 pm
Jack-o'-Lantern Tours
29oct6:00 pm8:00 pmJack-o'-Lantern Tours
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Have fun with fears and folklore of the 18th century! This special tour of Historic Hanna’s Town looks at the Scots-Irish origins of Halloween and what frightened people in the
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Have fun with fears and folklore of the 18th century! This special tour of Historic Hanna’s Town looks at the Scots-Irish origins of Halloween and what frightened people in the 18th century.
Learn about superstitions of Westmoreland County’s Scots-Irish settlers regarding the Celtic new year, Samhain, or Hallowe’en. Many of these backcountry residents were rooted in the “old ways,” where folklore, magic, and the belief in witchcraft were embedded in their culture. This is not a ghost tour, but in the flickering candlelight, we may see shadows of things that once were, and hear echoes from the past.
Tours begin at 6:00, 6:30, and 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 29 and Saturday, October 30.
PROGRAM REGISTRATION: Space is limited and advanced registration required. Please call 724-836-1800 x210 to register. $10 for Westmoreland Historical Society members, $12 for nonmembers.
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Historic Hanna's Town
809 Forbes Trail Rd, Greensburg, PA 15601
Historic Hanna's Town
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Historic Hanna’s Town is a beautiful and quiet Westmoreland County park. While we do work to preserve our historic built environment on site, we are also dedicated to preserving our natural environment through demonstration gardens, native plant restoration, and developing walking trails.
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Register here: https://westmorelandhistory.org/event-directory/flannel-roots-farm-workshops-registration/
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