Celebrating America's 250th!

Before the Declaration, Westmoreland County had Resolve...and we still do! 

On May 16, 1775, frontier settlers in Westmoreland County took a courageous stand against British rule and signed The Hanna's Town Resolves, declaring their willingness to fight for their rights. 

Today, you see the resolve and determination of Westmoreland County as we embrace growth while preserving our history, culture, and natural spaces. 

Discover Westmoreland where America's story comes alive!

Thank you to everyone who came out On May 17, 2025, for the Resolve to Race 5K Run/Walk & Kids race and Reenactments of the Hanna's Town Resolves and special living history demonstrations and displays.

Westmoreland County is celebrating America's 250th throughout 2025 and 2026. You'll find all kinds of events on our America's 250th Community Calendar.  Scroll down the page to see our event listings. And you're welcome to add your organization's events.

Two America250PA Bells coming to Westmoreland!
"MORE in Westmoreland" Bell Unveiling on August 10, 2025!

The Bells Across Pennsylvania initiative celebrates the United States’s 250th Anniversary. This project, led by America250PA, places unique, artist-designed replicas of the Liberty Bell in all 67 counties of Pennsylvania. One of the Westmoreland County bells, sponsored by Discover Westmoreland and GO Laurel Highlands, will be unveiled at The Westmoreland on August 10 and remain on display through 2026.

The Westmoreland collaborated with America250PA, Discover Westmoreland, Westmoreland Heritage, and GO Laurel Highlands to select artist Mandy Sirofchuck to create the bell that will be on display at the Museum. Her glass mosaic design depicts the region’s iconic landmarks and waterways, diverse wildlife, and lush natural resources. The bell also references significant places in Westmoreland County and the hardworking spirit of the people who call this area home.

Celebrate the unveiling of the bell on August 10 during Sunday Fun Day, a free community event at the Museum.

A second Bells Across PA installment is coming soon to Murrysville PA. "MORE Energy in Westmoreland" is sponsored by First Energy and is being created to go along the Westmoreland Heritage Trail in late 2025. 

Discover Westmoreland's Volunteer Fair

Come meet Westmoreland Heritage Partners and Westmoreland County nonprofits to learn about meaningful volunteer opportunities with the museums, historical sites, nature conservancies, performance groups, festivals and community groups in Westmoreland County! This is a free event for all ages of people.
 
Attendees will be eligible for giveaways and door prizes. Pre-registration not required, but those registered are entered into a special door prize drawing: Volunteer Interest Form
 
Friday April 10, 2026 3:00-6:00 pm at the Greensburg Garden & Civic Center.
Parking is FREE at 951 Old Salem Rd, Greensburg, PA 15601-1352.

Westmoreland250 Portals Poster

Benefit Westmoreland Heritage Partners by purchasing Posters at:
  • Antiochian Village Heritage Museum
  • Baltzer Meyer Historical Society
  • Compass Inn
  • Fort Ligonier
  • Historic Hanna's Town
  • Murrysville Historical Society
  • New Kensington Art Center
  • Norwin Historical Society
  • Smart Partnership of Westmoreland
  • The Westmoreland Museum of American Art
  • Westmoreland Land Trust

273 Registered Monarch Waystation for Westmoreland's 250th!

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/ 250 Westmoreland Monarch Waystations

Contribute to this Westmoreland County Community Asset Map

Westmoreland 250 Event Calendar

August 2025

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BAG MAGIC FOR HOME SEWING: YOUR PATRIOTIC DUTY
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
From feed sacks to fashion, join us for a fascinating presentation as Louise Baker explores the incredible story of how everyday cotton bags were once used to package flour, sugar, feed, and meal and then transformed into clothing and household items by resourceful homemakers from across America. Discover how this crea , ...
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ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES MARKET August
7:30 am - 1:00 pm
Antiques & Collectibles, a community tradition since 1974, provides excellent buying and selling opportunities for lovers of antiques and anyone seeking vintage items. Browse for bargains and support local history preservation. Proceeds from this event have been vital for the reconstruction of Historic Hanna’s Town , ...
Lammas Day Festival 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join the Derry Area Historical Society in the ancient European celebration of the first harvest! We’ll have corn and other foods, activities, demonstrations, and fun for the whole family. August 10th, 1-4 pm at the Fulton House (357 Pittsburgh St, New Derry). Free & open to the public! , ...
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Open House at the St. Xavier Nature Park
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Please join us for our third annual Open House at the St. Xavier Nature Preserve from 11 AM to 3 PM. The historic site of the former St. Xavier Academy has been conserved by the Westmoreland Land Trust and is now open to the public. Visitors will enjoy historic displays at the restored Civil War-era dwelling “Bellbrook , ...

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