Events
Three Centuries of Christmas
Discover how American Christmas traditions changed over three centuries on this special holiday tour of Historic Hanna’s Town. Costumed guides lead you through buildings from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries adorned in period-correct decorations and share stories of Christmas past. When people came to America, they brought the traditions...
Candlelight Open House
Join us for this FREE after-hours event at Historic Hanna's Town to kick off the holiday season. Stroll by lantern light to Hanna's Tavern and enjoy the ambiance of flickering candlelight and the warmth of the hearth. Enjoy beverages and savories as you chat with old and new friends. Enjoy...
Fall Family Day
Join us at Historic Hanna’s Town for a fun celebration of fall and the Halloween season with historic demonstrations and outdoor activities. Members of Proctor’s Militia, I.B.W.C.P., will be encamped at Historic Hanna’s Town and sharing the history of the Westmoreland County militia, established at Hanna’s Town in 1775, and life for settlers on the Pennsylvania frontier Children...
Civil War Children’s Program
For kids who love history! Leading up to the weekend's Civil War Encampment and Reenactment on July 29 & 30, reenactors and living history presenters will provide an educational children's program on Friday, July 28. This program will feature fascinating Civil War displays, presenters, and more! The program will take...
Day Trip to Tour-Ed Mine & Museum
Westmoreland Historical Society invites you to explore a coal mine with us in Tarentum, PA! As we honor Westmoreland County’s 250th anniversary, we acknowledge how important coal mining is to our industrial history. Friday, June 23, 2023 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Round trip from Historic Hanna’s Town Tour-Ed...
Hanna’s Town Resolves Mini Drama
Join us in the Tavern at Historic Hanna's Town for a mini-drama about the Hanna's Town Resolves. Actors from the Freeport Theatre Festival will put on a short performance that follows the story of drafting the Hanna's Town Resolves in May of 1775. Join us on Saturday, May 20 at...
Westmoreland 250! Exhibit Opening
Westmoreland 250! Celebrating our Story with 25 Objects Our new Westmoreland 250 exhibit will be open to view starting on Friday, April 14! The Grand Opening of the exhibit will take place on Saturday, April 15, with light refreshments provided. Come and join us to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of...
Remember When: Coal was King and Coke was Queen
Join us for a delicious brunch at the Greensburg Country Club, view the display of mining artifacts, and sit back and enjoy Michael Mance's narrated picture presentation including Boxcartown and mining operations from Export, Greensburg, and across the county. The coal and coke industry is a very important part of...
Founder’s Day
Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Hempfield Township at Historic Hanna's Town! One of the original six townships formed out of Bedford County, Hempfield Township was formed on April 6, 1773. Township Supervisor, Doug Weimer, will greet residents at this community event and share the history of the township as the...
Open on Memorial Day
Historic Hanna's Town is open on Memorial Day from 10:30 - 1:30 p.m. Join us for guided tours of the historic site and learn about Westmoreland County during the American Revolution. Guided tours are offered when you arrive. Reservations are not required, but if there are ten or more in...