Latrobe Area Historical Society

07/08/2026

Looking for an interesting way to join fellow Latrobe train enthusiasts to enjoy the passing through town of the largest operating steam locomotive, BIG BOY. Consider this event.

🚂 Join us this Saturday for the Big Boy watch party at 512 Coffee and Ice Cream!!!

We will be bringing the fiddle and banjo music to you all afternoon! 🎻🪕🎵🎶

Poster credit the Brynn Shirf from Prima La Comunita

07/06/2026

Fort Preservation was a Revolutionary War-era fort established in 1777 near Ligonier, to protect settlers from attacks. Located near Loyalhanna Creek, it served as a supply point and refuge until falling into disrepair after the war. It was recently commemorated by the DAR with a marker near Route 30. Learn more this Saturday at 10 a.m.

07/03/2026

50 years ago, these were the 1976 Miss Bicentennial Fourth of July contestants. Looking forward to seeing this year's contestants in the parade tomorrow.

06/30/2026

Two reminders: Our next presentation is July 11th. Come learn about Fort Preservation, Ligonier's "other fort." And we will be closed this Friday, July 3rd so we can celebrate the Independence Day holiday weekend with friends and family.

06/29/2026

The Latrobe 4th of July community celebration goes back to 1970. Here's the 1972 Queen and her court. (Note: the 1970 and 1971 photos were not clear, if you happen to have them please share in comments.

06/21/2026

Full house yesterday to hear Jason Brinker of Lopatich-Brinker on the history of area funeral homes. Thanks to Jason and all who attended.

06/19/2026

You may know it as one of downtown Latrobe's favorite stores - but did you know that many years ago it was the Stader Funeral Home building? Learn more about the history of the area's funeral businesses this Saturday at 10am when Jason Brinker of Lopatich-Brinker Funeral Home presents "Thanatology". FREE and doors open at 9:30

06/16/2026

Remember the old Dell Funeral Home? Revisit the funeral homes in the Latrobe area and learn about the "Thanatology," the scientific study that examines death from medical, sociological and cultural perspectives.

05/27/2026

Did you know that a Mr. Roger’s stamp is being reissued by the USPS as the stamp was selected by fans who participated in the 2025 contest.

Welcome back, Mister Rogers! In 2025, we launched Stamp Encore to find out which of the 25 most popular stamp issuances you wanted us to bring back. The final tally is in, and at the World Stamp Show yesterday, we announced Mister Rogers as the winning stamp. Available for purchase June 1st! https://b.link/dlrkppwt

04/02/2026

The Latrobe Historical Society will be closed Good Friday.