Hanna’s Town

I am really excited about helping at Hanna’s Town this year.  We had our planning/training meeting this morning, and as usual, it ignites my historical fires and gets me in the mood!  I’m going to try and put a few things on the calendar early so I can plan around them instead of trying to fit them in!  One thing that looks interesting, if we don’t go to Mom’s that weekend, is Westmoreland Walks for Parks.  It’s a fundraiser for all of Westmoreland County Parks, and Hanna’s Town is officially part of the parks system.  I learned today that volunteers dress ‘colonial’ and pass out flyers to walkers to draw some interest.

Joanna spent a few hours talking about interesting historical facts related to the site, which is 1699 and forward.  I love learning new facts that we can use on the tours, and also learning about the people who lived there. 

While I was there, I asked Joanna if she had ever heard of Westmoreland County Common School.  My cousin Mark gave me our grandfather Lloyd Steiner’s diploma.  I’m trying to get info, but so far nothing has surfaced easily.  I think it will take more effort on my part!

Be sure and stop during the August 18th through the 20th Civil War encampment.  I’ll be out there with LETTERS TO MARY, sharing Mary’s story and some artifacts from my research. 

If you want to know more about Hanna’s Town just google Westmoreland County Hanna’s Town.  It was established as a stop along the original Forbes Road, complete with several taverns.  The site opens for tours the beginning of May, and it’s worth visiting. See you there!