Old Hanna's Town will be the site of a living history event the weekend of July 14-15, when an encampment representing the settlers, Native Americans and British soldiers is set up at the Westmoreland County venue..

The event will mark the 225th anniversary of the burning of Hanna's Town on July 13, 1782.

But instead of a battle re-enactment, the players will interact with the audience to share motivations, attitudes, hopes and fears common among their groups at the time. During the day, a re-enactment will show the lifestyles of the people through dress, food, work and play.

The settlers will be building a log cabin, tanning leather, surveying, farming and making fences. Others will be doing household chores.

A court will be in session featuring cases based on actual court documents found at Hanna's Town.

Daytime admission is $5 for adults, $3 for students through high school and free for children 5 and younger.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 14 and 1 to 4 p.m. July 15.

On the evening of July 14, a special tour will be held representing a reenactment of a recent battle, with settlers huddled in the fort and Native Americans and their allies outside around a campfire.

Reservations are required for the evening tour and the cost, which includes refreshments served in Hanna's Tavern, is $7.

Historic Hanna's Town is located on Forbes Trail Road, three miles north of Greensburg, off Route 119. For additional information, call 724-836-1800 or visit www.starofthewest.org.