West Overton Village and Museums

West Overton Village and Museums Historic Village, Homestead, & Rye Whiskey Distillery. Birthplace of Henry Clay Frick. West Overton is the only intact, pre-Civil War era Village in PA.
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The birthplace of coal and coke magnate, Henry Clay Frick, WO also features the historic Mennonite homestead of Abraham Overholt and the original distillery where Old Farm Pure Rye Whiskey was produced. WO will begin distilling its original recipe again in the near future. The village is an homage to the period between 1800 and 1919 and delves into coverlet weaving and whiskey distillation. Hundre

ds of couples have said "I do" at our distinctive historic venue: brick barn, mansion lawn, gardens, and museum spaces.

There are still tickets available for the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra's Classics on the Rocks concert tomorrow, Thu...
06/03/2026

There are still tickets available for the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra's Classics on the Rocks concert tomorrow, Thursday, June 4!

Please note that our Distillery will close early at 4 p.m. tomorrow since we will be serving drinks at the concert.

Join us for an evening of strings and spirits: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/classics-on-the-rocks-tickets-1987426861242

06/01/2026

The first barrel of the year is underway and we are enjoying the smells of sweet mash lingering in the air once again. Visit the Village and stop by the distillery while you are there; our hours are Thursday and Friday 10a-8p and Saturday and Sunday 10a-4p.

Classics on the Rocks returns this Thursday, June 4! 🎶 Relax with an evening of live music at West Overton with the Wes...
05/31/2026

Classics on the Rocks returns this Thursday, June 4! 🎶 Relax with an evening of live music at West Overton with the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra's Cello Ensemble.

Hear classic works and a few surprises, too! Enjoy the rustic ambience of our historic Big Barn and cocktails by West Overton Distilling.

Get your tickets now through the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra: https://westmorelandsymphony.org/event/classics-on-the-rocks-2/

Join us next Sunday, June 7, for our family-friendly DIY History Day - Dig into Coal History! Try hands-on activities th...
05/31/2026

Join us next Sunday, June 7, for our family-friendly DIY History Day - Dig into Coal History! Try hands-on activities that explore the history and science of coal mining and coke production. Discover how this industry transformed southwestern Pennsylvania in the 19th and 20th centuries, and see real artifacts from our Museum collection.

Drop by the Museum any time from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Plus, see a new exhibition about the early years of Henry Clay Frick in the Springhouse!

Learn more and plan your visit: https://loom.ly/-yc9MXI

DIY History Days is generously funded by the EQT Foundation.

It's almost summer - and almost time for Summer Camp at West Overton! ☀️ Kids ages 8-12 can enjoy a week of fun, hands-o...
05/29/2026

It's almost summer - and almost time for Summer Camp at West Overton! ☀️ Kids ages 8-12 can enjoy a week of fun, hands-on activities that explore history from July 27-31. Scholarship applications are due tomorrow, Saturday, May 30!

Learn more and apply now: https://www.westovertonvillage.org/events/summer-camp-2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our DIY History Day on historic photography and cyanotype printing! It was wonde...
05/27/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our DIY History Day on historic photography and cyanotype printing! It was wonderful to see how everyone created different designs for their cyanotypes.

Mark your calendars - our next program in this series will be DIY History Day - Dig into Coal History on Sunday, June 7!

Learn more: https://www.westovertonvillage.org/events/diy-history-day-coal-and-coke-history

This program is generously funded by the EQT Foundation.

Join us tomorrow, Sunday, May 24, for DIY History Day - Cyanotypes and Photography! At this family-friendly program, lea...
05/23/2026

Join us tomorrow, Sunday, May 24, for DIY History Day - Cyanotypes and Photography! At this family-friendly program, learn about the fascinating history of photography, explore vintage cameras, and make your own cyanotype print. Free for kids!

Check out all the test prints we have made using materials like photo negatives, plants, paper, and everyday objects!

Drop in any time on Sunday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Learn more here: https://www.westovertonvillage.org/events/diy-history-day-cyanotypes-and-photography

This program is generously funded by the EQT Foundation.d

We are excited to announce our new DIY History Days! Twice a month through October, each day will feature a free themed ...
05/21/2026

We are excited to announce our new DIY History Days! Twice a month through October, each day will feature a free themed activity geared toward children and families in our Museum.

This Sunday, May 24, join us for DIY History Day - Cyanotypes and Photography! Discover the history of photography, explore vintage cameras, and create your own cyanotype, a photographic process that creates a blue-tinted print.

Drop by any time from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Learn more here: https://www.westovertonvillage.org/events/diy-history-day-cyanotypes-and-photography

DIY History Days is generously funded by the EQT Foundation.

Thank you to Mount Pleasant Rotary Club for volunteering at West Overton Village for their Epic Day of Service! This har...
05/17/2026

Thank you to Mount Pleasant Rotary Club for volunteering at West Overton Village for their Epic Day of Service! This hardworking crew helped clean up the gardens and grounds at the 1838 Overholt Homestead. Thanks to their service, the property is looking refreshed for programs and weddings.

Thank you again to Mount Pleasant Rotary Club!

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109 W Overton Road, POBox 3
Scottdale, PA
15683

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+17248877910

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