Christmas Traditions

Discover Christmas and holiday traditions spanning across history and culture. Over time, various customs were borrowed or melded with the practices of others, and by the latter part of the 19th century, an American tradition of Christmas began to emerge that united various cultural customs. Our site will reflect the German, English, Scots-Irish, and American heritage of our region through festive decorations, storytelling, and historic activities.

While exploring our open-air site, you’ll learn about different Yuletide traditions and enjoy the historical ambience of Hanna’s Town. Kids–and adults–are welcome to try their hand at different holiday crafts and activities such as making scented orange pomander balls, holiday tin-punch patterns, pinecone ornaments, and more. Our Log Cabins, Exhibit Gallery, Museum Shop, and Steel House will be open throughout the day. We will also have a special guest appearance from Father Christmas himself!

Further event updates will be posted soon. Check back in with us!

This event is free and open to the public. Donations of any amount are appreciated.

You may also like the following events from Westmoreland Historical Society & Historic Hanna's Town:

• Next month, 18th December, 06:00 pm, Darr Mine Disaster WQED Film Screening & Talk in Hannastown

Also check out other Kids events & activities in Hannastown.