BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Westmoreland County Libraries - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.wclibraries.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Westmoreland County Libraries REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260714T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260714T184500 DTSTAMP:20260811T201752 CREATED:20260325T202920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T203405Z UID:37385-1784050200-1784054700@www.wclibraries.org SUMMARY:The American Revolution: "The Double Sevens" (1777) Princeton to Valley Forge DESCRIPTION:In the war for our nation’s independence\, all of the years were significant in various ways. One year\, 1777\, stands out as exceptionally pivotal with its high and low points that would shape the remainder of the war for independence. This presentation will examine how the year begins with the Battle of Princeton as the Americans expand on Washington’s famous Christmas cross of the Delaware River. Other major events discussed will range from the British campaign to take Philadelphia leading to the winter encampment at Valley Forge and the American siege and weighty victory at Saratoga. Interesting and consequential roles of individuals such as George Washington and Arthur St. Clair as well as various accounts will be discussed as we explore “The Double Sevens.” \nAbout the Speaker:  \nMichael Giorgianni is a lifelong resident with a deep passion for American history\, particularly the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. He has taught middle school social studies in the Hempfield Area School District for over 27 years\, inspiring generations of students with his enthusiasm for the past. He frequently provides presentations in the Pittsburgh area to others with a passion for history. Michael is especially drawn to the Gettysburg campaign and the contributions of western Pennsylvanians during the Revolutionary and Civil Wars and is excited to share his research and meet fellow history enthusiasts. He has also seen his research extend beyond presentations with several articles published onto the website Emerging Civil War. \nMichael has a Bachelors in Secondary Education (Social Studies) from Clarion University and a Masters in Education (Curriculum and Instruction) from the University of Pittsburgh. URL:https://www.wclibraries.org/event/48314/ LOCATION:Ligonier Valley Library\, 120 West Main Street\, Ligonier\, PA\, 15668\, United States CATEGORIES:History END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260623T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260623T184500 DTSTAMP:20260811T201752 CREATED:20260523T144031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T144349Z UID:38542-1782230400-1782240300@www.wclibraries.org SUMMARY:Annual Historic Photo Show Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:The Opening Reception for this year’s Historic Photography Show\, “The Road to the Revolutionary War in Ligonier Valley\,” will be held from 4:00 – 6:45 on Tuesday\, June 23. Visitors will be able to view the exhibit\, talk with committee members and others about the Revolution\, and enjoy some snacks. \nBeginning at 5:30 Monty Murty will give a PowerPoint presentation\, “American Scripture – the Declaration of Independence.” His presentation will be filled with art of the period and give an account of the process of writing\, signing and publishing copies of the text. Mr. Murty takes his title from the title of Dr. Pauline Maier’s award winning book\, considered THE authoritative history of the process of making the Declaration. He will give some little known facts and also answer questions as well as provide a one-page annotated bibliography of suggested reading. URL:https://www.wclibraries.org/event/49387/ LOCATION:Ligonier Valley Library\, 120 West Main Street\, Ligonier\, PA\, 15668\, United States CATEGORIES:History END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260423T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260423T140000 DTSTAMP:20260811T201752 CREATED:20260330T143438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T150158Z UID:37402-1776949200-1776952800@www.wclibraries.org SUMMARY:The History of the Holocaust and Survivors DESCRIPTION:The presenter of this program was an instructor at a Jewish University Center in Pittsburgh where she taught the grandchildren of Holocaust survivors. She shares her experiences walking through the gas chambers at the camps\, viewing the evidence of the Holocaust such as shoes and clothing let behind by the victims.\nTo say that this presenter has strong knowledge of the Holocaust is an understatement! \nRegistration Required. URL:https://www.wclibraries.org/event/48331/ LOCATION:Rostraver Public Library\, 700 Plaza Drive\, Belle Vernon\, PA\, 15012\, United States CATEGORIES:History END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260408T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260408T190000 DTSTAMP:20260811T201752 CREATED:20260325T173623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T173829Z UID:37371-1775671200-1775674800@www.wclibraries.org SUMMARY:Tales From the Civil War Era DESCRIPTION:Step back into the late 1700s with storyteller Alan Irvine for an evening of frontier tales of Western Pennsylvania. Through engaging storytelling\, Irvine recounts the hardships\, dangers\, and determination of those who lived on the edge of a growing nation.\nListen to tales from the days of the French and Indian War and Pontiac’s War—of tense nights on the frontier\, sudden raids\, and the daily struggle to survive. Discover the little-known story of Virginia’s attempt to take control of Pittsburgh\, and how it eventually became the Gateway to the West. Hear about the dramatic uprising of farmers of the Whiskey Rebellion. \nTo register\, stop by the Upstairs Circulation Desk\, call 724-539-1972\, or visit our website. \nRegistration Required. URL:https://www.wclibraries.org/event/48300/ LOCATION:Adams Memorial Library\, 1112 Ligonier Street\, Latrobe\, PA\, 15650\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Arts & Culture,History END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR