Events
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...
“Farm to Fame” | Celebrating Norvelt’s 90th Birthday
You are invited to join us in celebrating Norvelt's 90th Birthday. On September 14, 2024 at 1 pm, the Westmoreland Historical Society will host "Farm to Fame", a special presentation and book signing by Dr. Michael Cary, co-author of Hope in Hard Times: Norvelt and the Struggle for Community During...
Arthur St. Clair Historic Preservation Awards Dinner
The 2024 Arthur St. Clair Historic Preservation Award will be presented at the 24th Annual Arthur St. Clair Historic Preservation Awards Dinner on Wednesday, October 18, 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...
Opening Day at Historic Hanna’s Town
Historic Hanna’s Town opens for the 2024 season on Saturday, May 4! 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...
Antiques & Collectibles Sales
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...
Spring Tea in 1913 Farmhouse – SOLD OUT
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...
Exhibit: Westmoreland 250! Telling Our Story with 25 Objects
The exhibit tells the story of Westmoreland County’s history through the central themes of: • Building a Home, Creating a Community; • Westmoreland at Work; • Sacrifice and Service. It is a community-centered history, not a comprehensive linear history. Westmoreland County was established on February 26, 1773, and this exhibit...