The Westmoreland Historical Society will celebrate the season of love with a pop-up exhibit and day of activities called “Won’t You Be My Valentine?”
The event will be held 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Westmoreland History Education Center at Historic Hanna’s Town, 809 Forbes Trail Road, Hempfield.
The program is a nod to Mister Rogers’ “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” theme and his message of spreading love and kindness, education coordinator Pam Curtin says in a release.
Visitors can enjoy a pop-up exhibit including vintage valentines and a Valentine’s Day-themed dress. A scavenger hunt of this exhibit, along with the “Gems of the Collection: Everything and the Kitchen Sink,” gives a closer look at the displays.
Valentines can be created to give to loved ones or to donate to local charities, including Meals on Wheels and senior care centers. Refreshments will be provided.
A special guided tour of the “Gems” exhibit will be offered at noon in the Kendra Gallery. Visitors can uncover stories of Westmoreland County history through a selection of items from the historical society collection, including documents, photographs, clothing, furniture, tools, glassware, archaeological material and a kitchen sink.
The picture book “You Are My Friend: The Story of Mister Rogers and His Neighborhood,” by Aimee Reid, will be read aloud at 1 p.m. The book is a gentle homage to Fred Rogers, and his message — “There’s no person in the world like you and I like you just the way you are.”
The Westmoreland History Shop will feature reproduction vintage valentines for sale. Browse a variety of other quality gifts and keepsakes including books for adults and children, vintage-style toys and games, candles, cards and stationery, dishware, teas, baking mixes, jams and home décor.
Cost is $8, or $6 for seniors and students through grade 12, free for children 5 and under.
Details: 724-836-1800 or westmorelandhistory.org
