Events
Volunteer Meeting
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...
Happy Birthday Westmoreland! Trivia Night
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...
Civil War Encampment & Reenactment
The Westmoreland Historical Society will host a Civil War encampment and battle reenactments at Historic Hanna’s Town on July 29 – July 30. Though battles did not take place at Hanna’s Town during the Civil War, western Pennsylvania provided soldiers, leadership, equipment, supplies, transportation systems, and civilian support necessary for...
Independence Day Celebration
We invite you to celebrate America's birthday at Historic Hanna’s Town, a Revolutionary War settlement! Visit the fort/stockade and hear how Hanna's Town was attacked and destroyed at the end of the Revolutionary War. Witness the Declaration of Independence read aloud as it was in 1776. This event is FREE...
Frontier Court Days 2023
Step back in time to when Hanna’s Town served as the seat of government for Westmoreland County! Our annual signature event highlights the unique role Hanna's Town played in Westmoreland County during the American Revolution. Join us for reenactments of actual court cases heard at Hanna’s Town between 1773 and...
Spring Tea in 1913 Farmhouse
Join us for a traditional "full tea" in the 1913 Steel House at Historic Hanna's Town. Enjoy savories, scones, sweets, pastries, and freshly brewed tea, the historic ambiance of an early 20th century farmhouse, and the beauty of the spring season at Historic Hanna's Town. This will also be our...
Opening Day at Historic Hanna’s Town
Historic Hanna’s Town opens for the 2023 season on Saturday, May 6! Enjoy visiting a Revolutionary War-era historic site, that features several reconstructed and renovated log buildings, as well as a walking path. Staff and volunteers offer interpretation of Hanna’s Tavern, Stockade, the textile exhibit inside the Murry Beacom House, and the...
March for Parks 2023
Historic Hanna's Town is proud to participate in the 21st annual March for Parks, coordinated by Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation Citizens Advisory Board. The annual March for Parks fundraiser will kick-off the festivities for a year of celebration with historic activities and surprises for the whole family! Though the...
Irish Genealogy Workshop
Irish genealogy experts Fintan Mullan and Gillian Hunt from the Ulster Historical Foundation in Belfast are back for the eighth annual Irish Genealogy Workshop. Mullan and Hunt will be stateside for the United States tour. Benefitting beginners and seasoned genealogists alike, this in-depth hybrid workshop will examine a multitude of...
Antiques & Collectibles Market
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...