Land Use in Colonial America
25sep1:00 pm2:30 pmLand Use in Colonial America
Event Details
Michael Doucette, Service Forester at Forbes State Forest, will present on how the forest was prior to European settlement, the uses of different types of wood, and how the
Event Details
Michael Doucette, Service Forester at Forbes State Forest, will present on how the forest was prior to European settlement, the uses of different types of wood, and how the land changed with a transition to farming. Following the indoor talk, enjoy a guided tour of trees around Historic Hanna’s Town.
This program is part of a series coinciding with our latest exhibit, Penn’s Woods: Plenty for the Use of Man.
PROGRAM FEE: Free for members and kids 5 and under. For non-members, $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and students thru grade 12
Space is limited and registration recommended. Please call 724-836-1800 x210 to reserve your spot.
Painting credit: John Buxton, “Once Upon a Time.”
Time
Location
Westmoreland History Education Center
809 Forbes Trail Rd, Greensburg, PA 15601
Westmoreland History Education Center
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November
07nov11:30 am3:00 pm2026 Fall Tea
Event Details
Celebrate the warmth and flavors of autumn at our Fall Tea. Join us for a charming day inspired by the traditions and seasonal tastes of fall. Enjoy a beautifully
Event Details
Celebrate the warmth and flavors of autumn at our Fall Tea. Join us for a charming day inspired by the traditions and seasonal tastes of fall.
Enjoy a beautifully prepared selection of savory and sweet treats served alongside freshly brewed tea, all in the welcoming atmosphere of the Steel House farmhouse at Historic Hanna’s Town. Gather with friends, slow down, and savor one of our favorite seasonal traditions.
We look forward to welcoming you to the table!
Tea Times
11:30 a.m. seating
2:00 p.m. seatingCost
$30 Members
$35 Non-MembersReservations
Reservations open Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.To make a *reservation, call 724-836-1800, ext. 210.
*Reservations are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you reach voicemail, please leave a message. Calls will be returned in the order in which they are received.
Time
November 7, 2026 11:30 am - 3:00 pm(GMT+00:00)