Events
Open on Labor Day
Historic Hanna's Town is open on Labor Day (September 2, 2024) from 10:30 - 1:30 p.m. Join us for guided tours of the historic site and then go to your favorite end-of-summer picnic! Learn about Westmoreland County during the American Revolution and how our early patriots worked hard just to...
Hands On Workshop | Preserving Old Cemetery Markers
Presenter: William Bray Location: Harrison City Presbyterian Cemetery Address: Near 2090 Harrison Avenue, Jeannette PA Date: Saturday, August 17, 2024 Time: 9 a.m. Fee is FREE The Westmoreland Historical Society is hosting a hands-on workshop about cleaning, preserving, and restoring old cemetery markers. William Bray was the recipient of the...
Holiday Family Day
Enjoy a family day of fun while discovering the history of the holidays at Historic Hanna's Town. There will be crafts, story time, cookie decorating and holiday music. All Christmas items in the Museum Shop will be 40% OFF ! Friday, December 27, 2024 from 11 am to 3 pm...
Candlelight Open House
Join us for our Candlelight Open House, an eagerly anticipated annual event that celebrates the scents and sounds of the upcoming holiday season. Experience the warm ambiance of Hanna's Tavern by candlelight while enjoying delicious savory dishes and adult beverages. Additionally, explore our beautifully decorated Museum Shop, where you can...
Annual Meeting | Program and Book Signing
Program by author Jason Cherry, William Trent: Factor of Ambition. William Trent was one of the most influential back county merchants of the 18th century and interacted with George Washington during the French and Indian War and supported his army during the Revolution. Saturday, November 9 at 1 pm Westmoreland History...
Fall Tea in 1910 Farmhouse
Enjoy a traditional English tea with petite sandwiches, sweets, and our signature brewed tea. A favorite bi-annual event that sells out very quickly! Accepting reservations on September 3, 2024. 11:30 am or 2 pm seating. Steel House at Historic Hanna's Town $20 members, $25 non-members. Reservations and payment in advance...
Jack O’ Lantern Tours
Have fun with fears and folklore of the 18th century and explore the Scots-Irish origins of Halloween on this special guided tour of Historic Hanna's Town. Friday, October 25 and 26, 2024. 6 pm, 6:30 pm, 7 pm. Historic Hanna's Town $10 members, $12 non-members. Registration required.
Fall Family Day
Celebrate Fall and explore the history of Halloween with activities for all ages. Enjoy Fall themed crafts, an 18th century militia encampment, blacksmithing, a cemetery tour and trick or treating at all the log houses. Halloween costumes encouraged! Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 11 am - 4 pm. Historic Hanna's...
125 years of Marketing the Presidency
Steve Mihaly will present his vast collection of presidential artifacts and memorabilia and will also take you on a visual journey of presidential campaigns. A mixture of history, fun, and entertainment. Saturday, October 5, 2025 at 1 pm Westmoreland History Education Center $5 members, $8 non-members. Reservations requested.
Toast the Town Cocktail Party | Celebrating Norvelt’s 90th Birthday
You are invited to join us in celebrating Norvelt's 90th Birthday. On Friday, September 20, 2024, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm the Toast the Town Cocktail Party will be held at the 1812 Thomas Hurst House, 819 Hecla Road, Mt. Pleasant, PA (Norvelt). Enjoy an exclusive tour of the...