Jun 23rd & 24th, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Step back in time to the Pennsylvania frontier of the late 1700s when the village of Hanna's Town served as the Westmoreland County Seat. Hear court cases tried at Hanna's Town more than 200 years ago.
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday hours begin at 9:00 a.m. with an 18th century-style worship service.
Admission: $10 for adults; $5 for students; Free for children 5 & under (coupons and other discounts do not apply for this event.) Lunch will be available for purchase.
All Day Saturday & Sunday:
Militia Encampments
Colonial Crafters & Market
Antiques Market featuring early American items
Colonial Kids Station
Gallowglass Musicians
Walk-through the Tavern
Visit the Conestoga Wagon Shed
Museum Shop Open
Visit Archaeology Exhibit in Museum Shop
Schedule of Activities Saturday:
9:30 a.m.: Flag Raising with Militia Salute
10 - 10:30: Kitchen Garden Talk
10:45 - Noon: Militia Drill and Musket Firing Demonstrations
Noon - 3:00 p.m.: 18th Century Trade & Skill Demonstrations
3:00 - 3:30: Kitchen Garden Talk
3:45 - 4:45: Court Cases Reenacted
4:45 - 5:00: Remembering the Burning of Hanna's Town
Schedule of Activities Sunday:
9:30 - 10:15: An 18th century-style worship service
10:45 - Noon: Militia Drill and Musket Firing Demonstrations
Noon - 3:00 p.m.: 18th Century Trade & Skill Demonstrations
3:00 - 3:30: Kitchen Garden Talk
3:45 - 4:45: Court Cases Reenacted
4:45 - 5:00: Remembering the Burning of Hanna's Town
18th Century Trade & Skill Demonstrations from Noon to 3 p.m. include:
Beer Making
Blacksmith
Colonial Dance
Drums of Native Sisters
Fur animals by PA Dept. of Forestry
Spinning
Applegate School of Needlepoint
Book talk by author Brady Crytzer
Talk on midwifery
Talk on kitchen utensils
Click here to view the Frontier Court Days flyer!