Tour Guide Training (postponed)

This training has been postponed due to weather. Please contact us at 723-836-1800 to inquire about future trainings.

Come volunteer at the Westmoreland Historical Society and Historic Hanna’s Town!

Tour guide training sessions will be offered on March 9 and 12 at 11 a.m. (same training session both days) at the Westmoreland History Education Center at Historic Hanna’s Town. The training will provide an overview of the history of Hanna’s Town, the tour route, and tips for engaging audiences and interpreting the historic site. At a later date, tour shadowing and mentoring will be provided on a one-on-one basis. 

Interested tour guide volunteers should sign up for either date by calling 724-836-1800 x210. 

 Volunteers can work with the public by greeting visitors, leading programs and tours, and helping at the gift shop, or can assist behind-the-scenes shelving books in the library, setting up for events, or caring for our gardens. Volunteer hours are flexible and customizable. There are many ways to get involved and help us preserve and share local history. 

Those interested in volunteering with the shop, library, or other opportunities can call to set up private training. 

 Volunteering is a great opportunity to share your skills with others – and learn new ones, too. We are open to volunteers of all backgrounds, including but not limited to high school and college students, homeschool students, retirees, teachers, and history enthusiasts.