West Overton Village and Museums

10/25/2026

Trick or Treat is today! 👻 We are excited to have you visit. If you are attending, here is what to know:

✅ Please arrive at the time you signed up for (either 3 p.m., 4 p.m., or 5 p.m.) You can find the time on your ticket.
✅ Please park at the Distillery / Big Barn parking lot. Look for the gold "Event Parking" sign and the Distillery building that has the "Overton Stock Farm" mural.
✅ Check-in will be in front of the Distillery.
✅ East Huntingdon Township is closing Frick Ave. for the event.
✅ Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please be careful crossing the roads.

Enjoy a variety of fun activities!
🍬 Trick-or-treat around our historic buildings
📚 Scottdale Public Library will have storytime at 3:30, 4:30, and 5:30 p.m. and crafts on the Overholt Homestead lawn
🎈 Balloon twisting from 4 - 6 p.m. by Busy Bees Arty Party on the Overholt Homestead lawn
🍎 Hot c***r in the Summer Kitchen
🎃 Make your own jack-o-lantern suncatcher in our Museum
🍿 Enjoy popcorn in the Museum and free admission to our award-winning exhibition
🥃 Distillery will be open selling fall cocktails
🍽️ King's Family Restaurant food truck along Frick Ave.

📍 West Overton Village, 109 W. Overton Rd., Scottdale, PA 15683

🧡 Thank you to our sponsors! Trick or Treat is made possible by a Spark Good local grant provided by Walmart in Mount Pleasant, along with donations from Armstrong, Barbara Ferrier, J-N-S Towing and Hauling, Mid Penn Bank, Opst & Associates, and Quest Transit. DIY History Day is sponsored by EQT Foundation.
🎃 Thank you to Christner Farms for donating pumpkins.
📷 Thank you to Jonathan Hrovath Photography for providing photography services.

10/24/2026

Thank you to everyone who visited us this season! The Museum and 1838 Overholt Homestead are now closed for regular operations, though will be open during select programs and events.

This week, our Distillery will be open Thursday - Friday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., and then new hours will be announced for November and beyond.

Check our events page to see what is coming up next: https://www.westovertonvillage.org/events

10/22/2026

We are excited to welcome wh***ey author Robert Simonson to West Overton for an exclusive dinner! Join us on Saturday, November 7, for An Evening that includes:

• A specialty welcome cocktail served in the Museum
• Plated dinner from SunDawg Catering
• Two handcrafted wh***ey cocktails served in the Overholt Stateroom
• Book talk by author Robert Simonson
• Signed copy of Bourbon & Rye Cocktails: The History of American Wh***ey in 73 Recipes by Robert Simonson
• Complimentary pour of Overholt™ Extra Aged Cask Strength
• Admission to award-winning exhibitions and Pennsylvania Wh***ey Heritage Center

Learn more and get tickets now: https://www.westovertonvillage.org/events/an-evening-with-robert-simonson

📅 Saturday, November 7, 6 - 9p.m.
📍 West Overton Village, 109 W. Overton Rd. Scottdale, PA 15683

10/18/2026

Thank you to Iron City Distilling for having us at their In Good Spirits event last night! It was great to share the history of West Overton and Pennsylvania wh***ey, and sample spirits like our aged rye, white rye, and cherry bounce.

Everyone we met is welcome to stop by West Overton to learn more! https://www.westovertonvillage.org/

10/17/2026

No tricks yet, but the treats have arrived! Our free and family-friendly Trick or Treat at West Overton Village is about one week away on Sunday, October 25, from 3 - 6 p.m.

We still have spots open! Please note registration for timed entry is REQUIRED due to limited space and materials. Sign up now: https://www.westovertonvillage.org/events/trick-or-treat-2026

Enjoy a variety of activities all with free admission:
🍬 Trick-or-treating around our historic buildings
📚 Storytime and crafts with Scottdale Public Library
🎃 Jack-o-lantern craft in our Museum
🎈NEW balloon twisting from 4 - 6 p.m. by Busy Bees Arty Party
🍎 Hot c***r in the Summer Kitchen
🍿 Popcorn in the Museum
🥃 Distillery open selling fall cocktails
🍽️ King's Family Restaurant food truck

This event is made possible by a Spark Good local grant provided by Walmart in Mount Pleasant, PA. Also sponsored by:

Armstrong
J-N-S Towing and Hauling
Mid Penn Bank
Opst & Associates
Quest Transit

📍 West Overton Village, 109 W. Overton Rd., Scottdale, PA 15683

10/15/2026

Get your tickets now for our candlelit Hallowe'en History Tours! Stick around and enjoy a spooky sip at the Hallowe'en Pop-Up Bar in the Overholt Stateroom (No ticket required for the bar.) October 28-30, 5:30-8:30pm 🎃

10/13/2026

🎃It's spooky season at West Overton 🎃

Try Victorian fortune telling Halloween games and attend a re-created 1800s Halloween party at Spirits of Hallowe'en History Tours (tickets on sale now.)

Enjoy spooky sips in the decorated vintage-inspired Overholt Stateroom at our Spirits of Hallowe'en Pop-Up Bar (no registration required.)

This October, explore the eerie origins of Halloween traditions from ancient Celtic rituals to Victorian parties and today's trick or treat. 

10/13/2026

Our LAST Wh***ey Wednesdays of the season is tomorrow, Wednesday, October 14! 🍂 Join us from 6 - 8 p.m. at our historic Big Barn for a relaxing evening of food, drinks, and music.

🍽️ EB Wingz
🍽️ Savor My Flavor
🎶 Music by Allison Borek Music
🥃 Cocktails by West Overton Distilling

All ages welcome! Valid ID required for 21+. There is a $5 cover charge. Free for West Overton Village Members and under 18.

Plan your visit: https://www.westovertonvillage.org/events/wh***ey-wednesdays-october-2026

📍 109 W. Overton Rd. Scottdale, PA 15683

10/11/2026

We are just two weeks away from Trick or Treat at West Overton Village! Join us for the free and family-friendly Hallowe'en celebration on Sunday, October 25, from 3 - 6 p.m. Please note registration for timed entry is REQUIRED due to limited space and materials. Please sign up to arrive at either 3 p.m., 4 p.m., or 5 p.m.

Enjoy a variety of activities all with free admission:
🍬 Trick-or-treating around our historic buildings
📚 Storytime and crafts with Scottdale Public Library
🎃 Hands-on DIY History Day activity in our Museum
🎈NEW balloon twisting from 4 - 6 p.m. by Busy Bees Arty Party
🍎 Hot c***r in the Summer Kitchen
🍿 Popcorn in the Museum
🥃 Distillery open selling fall cocktails
🍽️ King's Family Restaurant food truck

Reserve your spot here: https://www.westovertonvillage.org/events/trick-or-treat-2026

📍 West Overton Village, 109 W. Overton Rd., Scottdale, PA 15683

🧡 Thank you to our sponsors! Trick or Treat is made possible by a Spark Good local grant provided by Walmart in Mount Pleasant, along with donations from Quest Transit, Armstrong, Mid Penn Bank, J-N-S Towing and Hauling, and Opst & Associates. DIY History Day is sponsored by EQT Foundation.

🍭 Thank you also to our Trunk or Treat participants, including individual volunteers along with businesses/organizations: Addi’s Ducks, Armstrong, Scottdale Kiwanis, Mid Penn Bank, PNC Bank, Somerset Trust Company, The United Federal Credit Union

10/11/2026

Our Distillery will be closed on Sunday, October 11, due to unforeseen circumstances. Guided tours of the Overholt Homestead (at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.) will include a visit to the Distillery and opportunity to sample and purchase bottles. Bottle sales will be available intermittently throughout the day (please visit the Museum to inquire about availability). We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for understanding!