Museum Store Sunday
28nov12:30 pm4:30 pmMuseum Store Sunday
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You know about Black Friday, but have you heard of Museum Store Sunday? The Westmoreland History Shop will be one of 1,400 museums around the world offering relaxing, inspired shopping
Event Details
You know about Black Friday, but have you heard of Museum Store Sunday? The Westmoreland History Shop will be one of 1,400 museums around the world offering relaxing, inspired shopping for Museum Store Sunday on November 28. When you purchase a gift from a museum store, you help to sustain the museum’s service to its community and the public.
The Westmoreland History Shop will be offering 20% off merchandise (except consignment). The shop includes history-inspired books for adults and children, holiday and home décor, stocking stuffers, ornaments, vintage toys and games, jams and jellies, handmade ceramics, jewelry, artwork, and more. Museum Store Sunday offers a special shopping experience in one-of-a kind stores (in person and online), showcasing broad assortments of unique, mission-specific gifts.
Additionally, the day includes special children’s activities like holiday card making (some of which we will help donate to local nursing homes), tree decorating, sweets, and free admission to the exhibit gallery.
Our shop is located in the Westmoreland History Education Center at Historic Hanna’s Town.
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Westmoreland History Education Center
809 Forbes Trail Rd, Greensburg, PA 15601
Westmoreland History Education Center
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June
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 time20jun1:00 pm3:00 pmMushroom Preservation 101 with Flannel Roots Farm
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Let’s snack and chat about the various preservation methods we can use for your favorite mushrooms and foraged finds! We will also DIY your very own mushroom spice rub. Perfect
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Let’s snack and chat about the various preservation methods we can use for your favorite mushrooms and foraged finds! We will also DIY your very own mushroom spice rub. Perfect for grilling season!
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.
More details and registration link to come!
Registration Required. $10 for non-members | $8 for members
Flannel Roots is an LGBTQIA+ owned regenerative agricultural business that was founded in 2021, rooted in a deep commitment to sustainability and community education. The founders, Brittany and Jill, bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, each contributing unique skills that enhance their mission. Both Brittany and Jill are certified by Mushroom Mountain and hold qualifications in Edible Mushroom Safety Identification, allowing them to safely forage and sell mushrooms. Their main passion lies in exploring the permaculture uses of fungi within ecosystems, and they actively engage in educational pop-ups and workshops.
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June 20, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT+00:00)View in my time