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Star of the West Welcome to our website! Whether Westmoreland County is your home, your ancestors' home, or a place you would like to visit, let the Star guide you.

Star of the West was a title given to Westmoreland County by 18th century German pioneers who regarded it as a "stella" or star as they traveled from eastern Pennsylvania through this region and toward western territories. The 5-pointed star also represents the five counties that were carved from Westmoreland's original boundaries - Allegheny, Fayette, Greene, Washington, and Westmoreland. This Star reflects our mission to provide a guide through history to a greater understanding of the present and a clearer path to the future.
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This Month in History
Tuesday, May 16, 1775
Hanna's Town Resolves
Friday, May 08, 1970
Westmoreland County Community College founded.
Friday, May 21, 1937
Eleanor Roosevelt Visited Norvelt
Featured Event
flag of the PA 11th Regiment - photo credit: PA State Archives Honoring Civil War soldiers on Sunday, May 26 at 2 PM
The Westmoreland County and the Baltzer Meyer Historical Societies will hold a public ceremony at the St. Clair Cemetery to honor Civil War soldiers buried there. This is the first in a series of programs that will take place at various cemeteries throughout the county on Memorial Day and Veterans Day over the next several years.

This event is free and open to the public and is an excellent opportunity on this Memorial Day weekend and during this 150th anniversary of the Civil War to honor our veterans and learn more about local Civil War history
Upcoming Events
Recognition of Local Civil War Veterans
Sunday, May 26, 2013
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Colonial Camp
Monday, June 24, 2013 to Friday, June 28, 2013
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Photo Galleries
Historic House Tour 2012
Historic House Tour 2011
Toast the Tour Cocktail Party - September 23, 2011
Toast the Tour Cocktail Party - 2010
Made in Westmoreland - First in the Series
Historic House Tour 2010
Vandergrift, PA
Arnold, PA
Winter Frolic 2011: Celebrating Our Italian Heritage
Industry
Coal Mine