Genealogy Workshop - A Guide to Self-Publishing your Family History
21mar1:00 pm3:00 pmGenealogy Workshop - A Guide to Self-Publishing your Family History
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Join us for an afternoon genealogy workshop and find out how you can self-publish your own family history! Richard Barnard, a local resident of Westmoreland County, has spent years doing family
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Join us for an afternoon genealogy workshop and find out how you can self-publish your own family history!
Richard Barnard, a local resident of Westmoreland County, has spent years doing family research on his Barnard heritage and put together his findings into unique keepsake books. This talk will provide you with information on the process, tools, and steps to start your own family history preservation project. Richard will also speak on how he researched and organized information, how he designed and formatted his books, and the steps he went through to publish.
As we commemorate America250 this year, it’s important to remember that historic preservation is a continuous process, and there are things you can do to preserve your own piece of history.
Richard, a native and life-long resident of Greensburg, is proud to be a part of a five-generation military family from Westmoreland County. A 1966 Greensburg Salem High School graduate, Barnard earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications from Salem University in 1970 and retired in 2010 after a long career as a regional manager for the Eastman Kodak Company. He researched and wrote three privately published books about the Barnard family that are part of the Calvin E. Pollins Memorial Library and the Greensburg Hempfield Area Library.
Free for Members. $5 for non-members.
Please call 724-836-1800 x210 or RSVP using the form below to let us know you’re coming!
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06jun12:00 pm3:30 pmHistorical Hand Sewing Workshop with Penny River
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Learn to sew with Jessica Young of Penny River Costumes! You will learn about a dozen historical hand sewing stitches and make sample swatches that get assembled into a reference
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Learn to sew with Jessica Young of Penny River Costumes!
You will learn about a dozen historical hand sewing stitches and make sample swatches that get assembled into a reference book! Jessica will help guide you through each stitch and provide you with all the materials you’ll need.
This workshop includes:
- Fabric and sewing materials
- Access to “Cut from the Same Cloth” Exhibit Gallery
- Creation of a unique accessory made by you!
$55 for Members | $65 for Non-Members
Spots are limited. Register here: https://westmorelandhistory.org/event-directory/historical-hand-sewing-workshop-with-penny-river-costumes-registration/
Jessica Young is the owner/operator of Penny River LLC, a company that specializes in making and teaching about 18th century clothing and accessories. A graduate of the University of Richmond with degrees in theatre/costuming and history, Jessica has worked for Colonial Williamsburg as a costumer, and Carnegie Mellon University’s drama department. Through Penny River, she has made garments for a number of museums, theaters, films, and television series, including Outlander and Bridgerton.
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Let’s snack and chat about the various preservation methods we can use for your favorite mushrooms and foraged finds! We will also DIY your very own mushroom spice rub. Perfect
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Let’s snack and chat about the various preservation methods we can use for your favorite mushrooms and foraged finds! We will also DIY your very own mushroom spice rub. Perfect for grilling season!
Historic Hanna’s Town is a beautiful and quiet Westmoreland County park. While we do work to preserve our historic built environment on site, we are also dedicated to preserving our natural environment through demonstration gardens, native plant restoration, and developing walking trails.
More details and registration link to come!
Registration Required. $10 for non-members | $8 for members
Flannel Roots is an LGBTQIA+ owned regenerative agricultural business that was founded in 2021, rooted in a deep commitment to sustainability and community education. The founders, Brittany and Jill, bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, each contributing unique skills that enhance their mission. Both Brittany and Jill are certified by Mushroom Mountain and hold qualifications in Edible Mushroom Safety Identification, allowing them to safely forage and sell mushrooms. Their main passion lies in exploring the permaculture uses of fungi within ecosystems, and they actively engage in educational pop-ups and workshops.
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June 20, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT+00:00)View in my time