Events
Genealogy Workshop – A Guide to Self-Publishing your Family History
Join us for an afternoon genealogy workshop and find out how you can self-publish your own family history! Richard Barnard, a local resident of Westmoreland County, has spent years doing family research on his Barnard heritage and put together his findings into unique keepsake books. This talk will provide you...
Color and Conversations
Drop in and join us for a day of coloring and conversations. Interact with our exhibit "Cut from the Same Cloth" by coloring unique coloring pages featuring the items on display in our exhibit. Take inspiration from the vibrant colors and patterns you see, try your hand at shading techniques,...
Westmoreland Discovery Day
Discover everything the Westmoreland Historical Society has to offer! In conjunction with Historic Hanna's Town's Opening Day, the Westmoreland History Education Center will open its doors for visitors of all ages to discover what the Westmoreland Historical Society has to offer. Be sure to check out our current exhibit "Cut...
2026 Arthur St. Clair Historic Preservation Awards Dinner
The 2026 Arthur St. Clair Awards will be presented on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 beginning at 5:45 pm so please come and honor our 2026 Awardees: Rosalind Ashmun, Dr. Millie Pipman, The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, and Fort Ligonier. The award is named in honor of Arthur St. Clair,...
Darr Mine Disaster WQED Film Screening
Join the Westmoreland Historical Society and representatives from the Rostraver Township Historical Society for a screening of WQED's documentary film on the Darr Mine Disaster of December 19, 1907. The Darr Mine in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County, exploded, killing 239 men and boys. It remains the worst mining disaster in...
Christmas Traditions
Our Christmas Traditions event has been rescheduled for SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21st from 12:00 - 4:30. Discover Christmas and the joys of the Yuletide season spanning centuries and cultures. Our site will be decorated with festive adornments showcasing the different holiday traditions and origins of German, English, Scots-Irish, and early American...
Jack O’ Lantern Tours
Saturday, October 25 - Jack O’ Lantern Tours Tour Time Slots: 6:30 pm, 6:45 pm, 7:00 pm, 7:15 pm, 7:30 pm, 7:45 pm Admission: $10 members $12 non-members Reservations Required. Purchase tickets by phone, (724) 836-1800, ext. 210 Outdoor, evening walking tour. This tour may not be ideal for young...
Candlelight Open House & American Revolution Film Screening
Thursday, November 13, 2025 Time: 4 - 7:30 Admission: FREE Come out and support our Museum Shop! 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 and...
Arthur St. Clair Historic Preservation Awards Dinner
The 2025 Arthur St. Clair Awards will be presented at the 25th Annual Arthur St. Clair Historic Preservation Awards Dinner on Wednesday, November 5th, at Rizzo’s Banquet Hall in Crabtree. The St. Clair Award is presented to those individuals, organizations, businesses or educational institutions that have made a significant and sustainable contribution...
2025 Fall Tea
Join us for our highly anticipated Victorian Tea at Historic Hanna’s Town! Enjoy a delightful selection of savories, scones, sweets, and pastries, accompanied by freshly brewed tea in the charming parlor of the historic 20th-century Steele Family farmhouse as we celebrate the sights and smells of Autumn. RESERVATIONS FOR TEA...