West Overton Village Museum & Distillery

West Overton Village is the only pre-Civil War village intact in Pennsylvania. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is a stop on the American Whiskey Trail. The Village represents the transformation of American culture from an agrarian society with the production of the coverlets and the distilling operation, to a more industrial society with the excavation of coal and ultimately the production of coke, a necessary ingredient for steel. Today visitors can tour the restored Village’s remaining buildings, including the Overholt Homestead, the Spring House where Henry Clay Frick was born, and the Distillery Museum.

At this virtual program, a representative from West Overton will highlight the history of the site and what you may see during your visit. Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions and learn more! Registration is required. Please register here. 

This virtual program is part of a series promoting the Experience Kits initiative at select public libraries and is sponsored by the Heinz Center Affiliates Program (HCAP). With your library card, receive free admission passes for up to four people to several local museums and historical sites. For more information, visit the Experience Kits page on our website.

Upcoming Museum Spotlight Lectures:

• Tuesday, September 13, 2022: Merrick Art Gallery
• Tuesday, September 20, 2022: Heinz History Center

PLUS: If you have children, join us on Saturday, September 10 at 10 a.m. for a special virtual storytime and activity! See the Whitehall Library calendar for more details on how to register.