Welcome
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 |
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Friday, February 26, 1773
Westmoreland County Created
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Saturday, February 10, 1787
Rebuttal letter to to Mr. Brackenridge in the Gazette
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Saturday, February 14, 1789
Court House and Jail Authorized
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Friday, February 23, 1855
Penn Township incorporated.
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Tuesday, February 24, 1863
A soldier writes home to his mother in Sardis, Westmoreland Co, Penna from Camp Humphrey Virginia near Falmouth
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Friday, February 02, 1787
Arthur St. Clair elected President of Continental Congress.
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Thursday, February 05, 1874
Scottdale incorporated.
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Wednesday, February 07, 1821
William Jack died. He was sheriff in 1772 when Hanna's Town was attacked. He was also one of three donors of the Courthouse property.
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Saturday, February 09, 1799
Greensburg incorporated.
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Monday, February 17, 1941
110th Infantry Regiment called up for service in WW II.
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Saturday, February 20, 1802
Christopher Truby, one of the founders of Greensburg, died.
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| Featured Event |
The Railroads of Westmoreland County
Program to be presented by local railroad enthusiasts Dick Flock and Roy Ward at the WCHS Pollins LIbrary on Tuesday, February 28 at 7:00 p.m.
The program is free for WCHS members and $5 for non-members. Light refreshments will be served. Seating is limited and reservations are appreciated. Please call 724-532-1935 x 10.
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Genealogy Workshop Series begins Monday, February 27
The first in the series of three genealogy workshops - 'Overcoming the Stumbling Blocks in Genealogical Research' - will be held on Monday, February 27 from 1 to 3 PM at WCHS Calvin E. Pollins Library on Sand Hill Road, Greensburg. Fee for 2/27 workshop: $10 for WCHS members; $15 for others
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| Upcoming Events |
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Overcoming the Stumbling Blocks to Genealogical Research
Monday, February 27, 2012
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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The Railroads of Westmoreland County
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Genealogy and Geography: Know Historic Pennsylvania Geography to Understand Your Genealogy
Monday, March 19, 2012
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Antique Appraisals
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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Opening Day at Historic Hanna's Town
Saturday, May 05, 2012
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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| Photo Galleries |
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