Celebrating Westmoreland 250!
Westmoreland County was founded in 1773 and we are celebrating 250 years of Westmoreland County History all throughout 2023.
You'll find all kinds of events on our Community Calendar. Scroll down the page to see our event listings. And you're welcome to add your organization's events as well.
All Westmoreland County residents and visitors are invited to order a FREE copy of this Westmoreland 250 Commemorative Booklet, featuring the Westmoreland Heritage Partners, a group of the county's historic and cultural organizations.
You may also pick up free copies of the Commemorative Booklets at the following locations:
25.0% Off NEW WHS Membership
Westmoreland Historical Society 809 Forbes Trail Rd, Greensburg, PATo kick-off the 250th celebrations we are offering 25.0% Discount to NEW WHS Members! Annual membership benefits include: Free subscription to Westmoreland History magazine Newsletter Free […]
Westmoreland Museum Shop January Sales – 25.0 Off
Westmoreland Historical Society 809 Forbes Trail Rd, Greensburg, PAIn collaboration with the 250th celebrations we are offering 25.0% Off the Museum Shop merchandise during the month of January. The Westmoreland Museum Shop offers seasonal […]
25% Discount Code: Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra presents “Scottish Fantasy”
The Palace Theatre 21 W Otterman Street, GreensburgThe Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra presents "Scottish Fantasy." Inspired by Scottish melodies, dance tunes and Folk Songs, Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy takes center stage with guest violinist Blake […]
Art on Tap 2.0: Pub Trivia
Westmoreland Museum of American Art 221 N Main St., GreensburgDo you have game? Text your skills with multiple rounds of pub trivia at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art to win bragging rights and prizes! […]
A 250th Birthday Party for Westmoreland County
Irwin is having a birthday party on Thursday February 23rd 2023 starting at 6:00 p.m. at Brandy's Basement on Main Street. Food and beer / drinks […]
Happy Birthday Westmoreland! Trivia Night
Did you know that Westmoreland County was founded on February 26th, 1773? Join us for a night of trivia in celebration of Westmoreland County's 250th anniversary […]
Party At The Palace
The Palace Theatre 21 W Otterman Street, GreensburgHelp us celebrate Westmoreland County’s 250th Birthday at the crown jewel of Westmoreland County: The Palace Theatre. Our signature fundraising event directly supports Westmoreland Cultural Trust’s […]
The Frontier Forts of Western Pennsylvania 1758-1795
Fells Church 800 Fellsburg Road, Rostraver Twp, PAThis presentation will be one of three in our 250th Westmoreland County anniversary series being held at the Rostraver Township Historical Society this year. In this […]
Creating a Monarch Waystation
ZoomLove 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 […]
Show and Tell with Rostraver Township Historical Society
Fells Church 800 Fellsburg Road, Rostraver Twp, PAA fun event where members and attendees bring in unusual items and has the audience guess what its use is. Or it may be an item […]
Shadows of the Past A Hike Through Forgotten Industrial History
Flinn Reserve, Boxcartown Road, Murrysville 2201 Boxcartown Rd, MurrysvillePark 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 […]
John Burns Citizen Soldier at Gettysburg
Fells Church 800 Fellsburg Road, Rostraver Twp, PAA 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 […]