Events

Creating a Monarch Waystation

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Love butterflies? So do we! But butterflies, including the iconic monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), and other pollinators are in decline. Join Penguin Court, a private preserve […]

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Westmoreland 250 Exhibit Grand Opening

Westmoreland Historical Society 809 Forbes Trail Rd, Greensburg, PA

WESTMORELAND 250! CELEBRATING OUR STORY WITH 25 OBJECTS Our new Westmoreland 250 exhibit will be open to view starting on Friday, April 14! The Grand Opening […]

Shadows of the Past A Hike Through Forgotten Industrial History

Flinn Reserve, Boxcartown Road, Murrysville 2201 Boxcartown Rd, Murrysville

Park at the Flinn Reserve on Boxcartown Road and follow our guide into the not-so-distant past. Check out the history of those riches anticipated by William […]

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18TH-CENTURY MILITARY ENCAMPMENT WEEKEND | 25% OFF ADMISSION!

Fort Ligonier 200 South Market Street, Ligonier, PA

Fascinating living history demonstrations bring Fort Ligonier to life! In honor of Westmoreland County's 250th anniversary, all visitors receive 25% off the admission. Meet the soldiers […]

John Burns Citizen Soldier at Gettysburg

Fells Church 800 Fellsburg Road, Rostraver Twp, PA

A look at 69-year-old John Burns, a veteran of the War of 1812. July 1, 1863, John Burns would pick up his old 1812 musket and […]

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