The Perfect Raspberry Patch
Thank you to everyone who came and supported West Overton’s Garden Society May Mart plant sale! Your continued support is greatly appreciated. The Overholt room in the Distillery was in a planting swarm with gardeners trying to narrow down their choices. To heirloom or not to heirloom… why not both? How many plants for your space? (I personally always end up with too many plants, which just makes for happy friends!) Vegetables, herbs, hanging baskets and succulents, oh my! I...
Read More9th Annual May Mart Plant Sale
The West Overton Garden Society will host the 9th annual May Mart Plant Sale from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Saturday May 11. The sale will be held in the West Overton Museum basement Overholt Room, 109 West Overton Rd, Scottdale, PA 15683. The event features heirloom and hybrid tomatoes and vegetable plants, annuals, perennials, herbs, unique houseplants, hanging baskets, Oglevee’s geraniums, and flowers for Mother’s Day. Guests are invited to bring a plant and take a plant from the Swap...
Read MoreAntique Archaelogy at West Overton
We have a treasure trove of antiques and historical documents within our archives at West Overton Museum. As a new feature here on the West Overton Museum site, we want to catalog some of our finds and the stories behind the items as our volunteers go through our collections. Some of it belongs here, some does not. Join us as we uncover history...
Read MoreVolunteers Needed
We are seeking additional volunteers to help with this very important project. Do you have an interest in history or know someone who does? Does digging through the collections of antiques and books to assess and conserve them pique your curiosity? Do you have creative skills with organization, photography, computers, historical research or writing? If so, then we have a place for you! Call the museum at...
Read MoreRentals Available
West Overton is the perfect spot for an intimate wedding or special event. Managed exclusively by Carson’s Catering. Check the calendar for availability. See you soon!
Read MoreAbout West Overton Museums
Henry Clay Frick spent the first thirty years of his life at West Overton. It was here that his grandfather taught him the importance of a strong work ethic and the inner workings of business which included shrewd bargaining and the importance of taking risks. One of our most visible landmarks is the West Overton Distilling Co. Best known for producing "Old Farm Pure Rye" brand Whiskey. 