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Westmoreland County Historical Society

The Westmoreland County Historical Society preserves and promotes the rich history of Westmoreland County through engaging educational programs, events, and preservation efforts, ensuring local heritage remains vibrant and accessible to all.

Join us for WHS&#39;s We Want More History Day Series with Lena McDonald. Participants are invited to attend either the full day of workshops, or one of their choosing. 10AM-Noon: Workshop 1- In Plain SightWhat places tell your community&rsquo;s story?Not every important historic place looks like a grand mansion or famous landmark. In Plain Sight explores the overlooked buildings, gathering places, cultural landscapes, and everyday spaces that hold the histories of women and underrepresented communities.Join Lena S. McDonald to explore how we decide what is &ldquo;worthy&rdquo; of preservation&mdash;and how communities can help identify the places and stories that matter. Noon-1PM Lunch 1PM - 3PM Workshop 2 - History is EverywhereWhose history gets remembered? And whose stories have been left out?Across our communities are places that have been important to generations of people but may never have received a historical marker, appeared in a museum exhibition, or made it into the history books. Churches, businesses, clubs, gathering places, neighborhoods, schools, recreational spaces, and other community institutions can hold rich histories that are easy to overlook&mdash;particularly when the people who used them have themselves been underrepresented in traditional historical narratives. Led by Lena S. McDonald, this practical workshop is ideal for both historians and genealogists and will introduce participants to the tools and approaches used to research local places and the communities connected to them. We&#39;ll explore how to find historical evidence when the official record is incomplete&mdash;and how to recognize the people, memories, objects, and places that can help fill in the gaps.

We Want More History Day Workshops

Celebrate fall at Historic Hanna&rsquo;s Town with a family-friendly day of harvest activities and children&rsquo;s trick-or-treating 🎃. Explore our 18th-century site, enjoy seasonal crafts and games, and see how local history connects to the traditions we share today. Your registration supports the Westmoreland County Historical Society as we preserve artifacts, stories, and archaeological collections that tell our community&rsquo;s past. Costumes are welcome; bring a treat bag and your curiosity 🍂.

Fall Family Day: Harvest at Hanna's Town & Children's Trick-or-Treat!

Step back into the spirited days of colonial America &nbsp;with a change to win the feisty and fearless Felicity doll! One lucky winner will take home this timeless and delightful Felicity American Girl Doll&mdash;a lively, horse-loving heroine with a flair for adventure and a wardrobe straight out of the 18th century. She&rsquo;s equal parts history lesson and timeless keepsake, perfect for children, collectors, dreamers, and anyone who appreciates a bit of Revolutionary-era spunk. Even better, every ticket you purchase helps support the engaging programs, educational events, and preservation work of the Westmoreland Historical Society and Historic Hanna&#39;s Town&mdash;keeping local history alive, vibrant, and just a little bit magical.&nbsp;

Felicity Doll Raffle

Step into Westmoreland County&rsquo;s frontier past at &ldquo;Huzzah to America 250! Frontier Family Days.&rdquo; Explore daily life along the early American frontier through hands-on activities, stories, and demonstrations. By registering, you help the Westmoreland County Historical Society preserve, share, and interpret our region&rsquo;s heritage for all ages. Families, history enthusiasts, and curious visitors are all welcome to learn, ask questions, and spend a day with the past.&nbsp;

Westmoreland County Historical Society

Westmoreland County Historical Society

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We Want More History Day Workshops

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Fall Family Day: Harvest at Hanna's Town & Children's Trick-or-Treat!

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Felicity Doll Raffle

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Penny River

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We Want More History Day Workshops

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Fall Family Day: Harvest at Hanna's Town & Children's Trick-or-Treat!

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Felicity Doll Raffle

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Huzzah to America 250! Frontier Family Days

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Penny River

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