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March 31, 2020

Welcome to the Westmoreland History Blog! We are happy to bring you more historical content on this new platform. Visit the Westmoreland History Blog to discover…

What is new at the Westmoreland Historical Society and Historic Hanna’s Town
Stories from history related to Westmoreland County, particularly through our collections and archives
Details and photos from programs and events
Behind-the-scenes looks at what we are working on

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