Welcome to Westmoreland Heritage

History is all around us in Westmoreland County. Important events which helped shape our state and nation happened in our area. George Washington slept here, fought here and matured here. Immigrants from around the world came to Westmoreland to build a better life for themselves and their families. Local developments in transportation coal and coke, steel, and aluminum provided the foundation for the economic and political growth our nation has enjoyed. Discover for yourself the rich history in our own back yard. Explore. Learn. Enjoy.

Tom Headley
Executive Director
Westmoreland Heritage

Westmoreland County Historical Society Historic House Tour
Saturday, September 25th is the date for the 2010 Westmoreland County Historical Society Historic House Tour. This self-driving tour of five historically significant homes and buildings is from 10 AM to 4 PM. For tickets or more information, please call 724-532-1935 X 15

Fort Ligonier Days
Fort Ligonier Days will take place in Ligonier on October 8th, 9th, and 10th. For a complete schedule of events, go to: www.ligonier.com

KLBE Air Museum
The KLBE Air Museum has opened in a hangar directly across from Kennametal on Rt 981 near Latrobe. The museum features a number of restored aircraft including a Stinson Reliant and a Russian MIG 15, and is open Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM.

Ligonier Valley Rail Road Museum
The 120-year-old Darlington Station (behind Idlewild Park) has been completely restored and is now the location of the Ligonier Valley Rail Road Museum. Regular hours are Tuesday through Thursday 11-5 and Saturday 10-4. The museum celebrates the history of the Ligonier Valley RR through artifacts and photographs and features a 1905 "bobber" caboose.

Westmoreland County Historical Society Has Moved

The Westmoreland County Historical Society has moved their offices from downtown Greensburg to a new location along Rt 30 East at Beatty Crossroads behind the Auto Tag store. This location is convenient for all Westmoreland County residents and offers easy access and free parking.

The WCHS office is now at 362 Sandhill Road Suite 1, Greensburg 15601. This location is at the light at Beatty Crossroads on Rt. 30 between Greensburg and Latrobe. The new telephone number is 724-532-1935 . Stop by and vist YOUR county historical society at their new location

Welcome

Saturday, September 04, 2010