Christmas by Candlelight Hours
Our Museum and Distillery will be open 4 - 8 p.m. on December 9, 10, 16, and 17 for our Christmas by Candlelight program. Guided tour tickets are available here and anyone is welcome visit the Museum and Distillery for free.

Timeline

Get a snapshot of significant moments in West Overton history with this timeline.

Timeline of Moments in West Overton History

1803 - Heinrich Oberholtzer (Henry Overholt) purchases 263 acres of farmland in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

1809 - Henry’s son, Abraham Overholt, marries Maria Stauffer.

1818 - After his father’s death, Abraham Overholt takes over the farm and distillery, investing in expansion of the family business.

1838 - The Overholts construct their homestead at West Overton, a three-story Federal style mansion.

1847 - Elizabeth Overholt, daughter of Abraham and Maria, marries John Frick, a laborer at West Overton.

1849 - Henry Clay Frick, son of Elizabeth and John, is born at the springhouse at West Overton.

1854 - Abraham and his son, Henry Stauffer Overholt, partner to form the A. & H.S. Overholt Company and build a second, much larger distillery in the nearby town of Broadford.

1859 - The Overholts construct a 5.5 story distillery and gristmill building at West Overton.

1870s - Henry Clay Frick enters the coal and coke industry.

1881 - Henry Clay Frick purchases a majority share of the distillery.

1882 - Henry Clay Frick partners with steel magnate Andrew Carnegie.

1919 - Distillery at West Overton closes during Prohibition. 

1922 - Helen Clay Frick purchases the Overholt Homestead.

1928 - West Overton Village opens as a museum.

2020 - Whiskey distilling begins again at West Overton’s Educational Distillery. 
 

Plan Your Visit

Enjoy guided tours, exhibitions, and our Educational Distillery. Check our Hours and Admission to plan your visit!