Remember When: Coal was King and Coke was Queen
16apr12:30 pm3:00 pmRemember When: Coal was King and Coke was Queen
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Join us for a delicious brunch at the Greensburg Country Club, view the display of mining artifacts, and sit back and enjoy Michael Mance’s narrated picture presentation including Boxcartown and
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Join us for a delicious brunch at the Greensburg Country Club, view the display of mining artifacts, and sit back and enjoy Michael Mance’s narrated picture presentation including Boxcartown and mining operations from Export, Greensburg, and across the county.
The coal and coke industry is a very important part of Westmoreland’s history. Prior to the Civil War, Westmoreland’s economy was largely based on agriculture, and 80% of the county was farmland. After 1850, the market for coal and coke grew. Aided by the expansion of railroads, Pittsburgh became a nearly insatiable market for Westmoreland’s coal and coke, contributing to a four-fold increase in the county’s population between 1870 and 1920.
Brunch will be served upon arrival. Please arrive by 12:30.
RESERVATIONS
Registration and Payment required in advance. Please call the Westmoreland Historical Society at 724-836-1800 x210 to reserve your spot. Reservations will close on Wednesday, April 5th.
ADMISSION
$38 per person, includes brunch.
$18 for children 12 & under
Time
April 16, 2023 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Greensburg Country Club
309 Pleasant Valley Rd.
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(724) 836-1800, ext. 210
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809 Forbes Trail Rd, Greensburg, PA 15601
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This event will be held rain or shine. Sorry, no pets are permitted; service animals only.
ADMISSION: $5 per car.
VENDORS: Vendors of antiques, folk art, historical crafts, and collectibles (please no flea market items) are welcome to set up for the day or weekend. Spaces are 28′ x 20′ and cost $40 per space, per show. Discounts are available if all shows are paid in advance by May 11. If you are interested in being a vendor, call 724-836-1800 x100.
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809 Forbes Trail Rd, Greensburg, PA 15601
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