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DESTINATION WESTMORELAND
CONTENTS 2018
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TOP TEN
We break down some of
the can’t-miss events in the
Wesmoreland County area.
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INDUSTRIAL HISTORY
Westmoreland County is
steeped in the history of
industry, and while many
of the structures used in
iron and steel production no
longer exist, there are still a
number of remnants of the
area’s history to which it’s
worth paying a visit.
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ALCOHOL APLENTY
A guide to some of
Westmoreland County’s
wineries and breweries.
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PLACES TO GO
A look at some interesting
and fun things to do in
Westmoreland County,
within the categories of
art/galleries, music/theater,
education and historic sites.
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CAPTURED IN TIME
The Battle of Bushy Run
re-enactment is the focal
point of the legendary
battle’s 255th anniversary
celebration.
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GET OUT, GET ACTIVE
We’ve compiled a handy
list of local parks and
pavillion rentals throughout
the county.
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MILITARY TRIBUTE
For five days this fall, a
smaller-scale replica of
the Vietnam Veterans
Memorial wall located in
Washington, D.C., will be
displayed at Murrysville
Community Park in Export.
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HAPPY TRAILS
In 2019, The Appalachian
Wagon Train will
celebrate its 50th
anniversary trek in the
Donegal/Acme Ridge area
starting on Father’s Day,
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DINING LIST
Find a new favorite spot
for your next meal.
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SMALL-TOWN
CELEBRATION
Avonmore celebrates its
125-year history with
a Harvest Jubilee,
set for September.
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COMMUNITY
DIRECTORY
Get the vital stats
for towns within
Westmoreland County.
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DIRECTORY
OF ADVERTISERS
A list of advertisers from
this magazine that can
make your experience in
Westmoreland County
even more memorable.
ON THE COVER:
The dome
of the
Westmoreland
County
Courthouse
in Greensburg
is silhouetted
by the fading
sun in the
twilight.
PHOTO: Shane Dunlap | Trib Total Media
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Westmoreland DESTINATION
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