“The People of this Place Behaved Brave” The Burning of Hanna’s Town
At 2:00 p.m. on July 13, 1782, a group of Seneca and their British allies attacked Hanna’s Town, the seat of government for Westmoreland County. But what were the events that led to one of the most devastating attacks on the Pennsylvania frontier at the end of the Revolutionary War?
On the anniversary of this event, learn more about the attack on Hanna’s Town and how it became the historic site we know today.
Why no mention of Elizabeth Brownlee Guthrie and her ordeal????
Elizabeth Brownlee Guthrie certainly has a dramatic story, but this video focused on the Hanna’s and Hanna’s Town. We hope you can come to a guided tour. Many of our presenters would be happy to discuss the account of Elizabeth with you.
My 6th great grandmother Anna Franzina Mechling Rugh was killed at the wedding as well. I look forward to visiting this summer to explore my family’s deep roots there.
I was interested in this story because my Guthrie
Ancestors lived in PA in the 1700s and was curious if Elizabeth may b a relative. My fifth great grandfather
Was Daniel Guthrie who was born in Bedford PA.