HISTORIC HANNA'S TOWN

Established in 1773, Hanna's Town was the site of the first seat of government for Westmoreland County

Visit Historic Hanna's Town

Historic Hanna's Town consists of the reconstructed Hanna's Tavern, three re-located log houses, a reconstructed Revolutionary War era fort, and a wagon shed that houses an authentic late 18th century Conestoga wagon.

Home to the Headquarters for Westmoreland Historical Society, Hanna's Town includes the Westmoreland History Education Center.

Historic Hanna's Town Winter Schedule

The Westmoreland Historical Society, including its Exhibit Gallery, Research Library and Museum Shop, are open throughout the winter months!

Stop in and visit us:

Thursday - Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Guided tours of Historic Hanna's Town are closed for the season starting November 1.

 

 

Genealogy & Research Library

Trying to track down the whereabouts of a long-lost ancestor? Looking to decipher an old photograph or letter? Want to know about life in Westmoreland County decades or centuries ago? Discover your family roots at our library! We have reference books, genealogical records, and original documents of local interest waiting for you to investigate.

Open Thursday - Saturday at the Westmoreland History Education Center from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Visit our Online Shop!

Browse a variety of carefully-selected, history inspired gifts and keepsakes, including books, issues of our Westmoreland History magazine, home décor, children's activity books, puzzles, and more. All sales benefit the nonprofit Westmoreland Historical Society.

Visit our shop in person, Thursday - Saturday: 10:30 am - 4:30 p.m. at the Westmoreland History Education Center.

Volunteer

We are always looking for new volunteers to come join us!

Westmoreland Historical Society is interested in people that are interested in the history of Westmoreland County.

If you would like more information on becoming a tour guide, helping with our education programs, researching for genealogy requests, organizing our extensive collections, or helping out in the Museum Gift Shop, please contact us. We would love to tell you more about what we do and we what to know what you could do for us!

Contact us now for this exciting opportunity to meet new people,  give back to your community and help in preserving the history of Westmoreland County.

Call 724.836.1800  ext. 210 or email to office@westmorelandhistory.org

Events & Programs

Plan A Visit

Join & Support

13dec12:00 pm4:30 pmChristmas Traditions

18dec6:00 pm8:00 pmDarr Mine Disaster WQED Film Screening

Hours of Operation

Guided Tours of Historic Hanna's Town

Thursday - Saturday: 10:30 - 4:30   &   Sundays: 12:30 - 4:30 (Last tour starts at 3:30 pm)

Guided tours will not be available on Thursday, October 16 and Friday, October 17 for a private school program. Thank you!

Westmoreland History Education Center

Library, Exhibit, & Museum Shop open

Thursday - Saturday, 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. & Sunday 12:30 - 4:30, except the Library, which is closed on Sunday‎

 

This is a Westmoreland County park, and the grounds are open dawn to dusk seven days a week.

Hope to see you!

Have More Questions?

We can be reached by email or phone during regular office hours.

Our Mission

The Westmoreland Historical Society is an educational organization dedicated to acquiring and managing resources related to the history of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania and using these resources to encourage a diverse audience to make connections to the past, develop an understanding of the present, and provide direction for the future.

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