Latrobe Area Historical Society

10/09/2026

Mark your calendars.

09/25/2026

This pic shows how Latrobeans turned out to help send off Inductees during WWII. It's just one of the stories we're working on for our Veteran's Day presentation. If any area Veterans have pictures, stories, mementos or artifacts they would like to donate, we'd be honored to include them in our display. Specifically we need things related to the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam War, Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.

09/12/2026

We’ll be at The Italian Festival for awhile today. C’mon down and visit us and get a tasty lunch!!

09/11/2026

🏆 Congratulations to our 2026 Award Winners! 🏆

Each year, the Greater Latrobe-Laurel Valley Chamber of Commerce has the privilege of recognizing individuals and organizations whose dedication, leadership and service make a meaningful difference in our business community and this year’s honorees are truly deserving.

🏆 Community Service Award: Latrobe Elks Lodge & Golf Club
🏆 Non-Profit of the Year: Latrobe Area Historical Society
🏆 Small Business of the Year: Randy Redinger and Sons Auto Service
🏆 Volunteer of the Year: Andrew Lazarchik

Thank you to each of our winners for the time, talent and heart you give to our community and to the Chamber. Your impact reaches far beyond your businesses and organizations, and we are proud to celebrate all that you do.

We’ll officially honor our 2026 award winners at our 81st Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony on October 19 at the Fred Rogers Center at Saint Vincent College.

Chamber members and community members are invited to join us as we celebrate these outstanding individuals and organizations and recognize the difference they make right here at home.

09/11/2026

What's your favorite memory from Latrobe's First Ward? We'll be thinking of them all during the Italian Festival this weekend. We'll be set up on Saturday morning/early afternoon. Stop by and share your favorite 1st Ward memory.

08/27/2026

How many remember the Manos Theater on Main Street? Does anyone have pictures of the beautiful lounge downstairs? It was so fancy.

08/26/2026

This school bell summoned Latrobe students over 100 years ago. Wishing all students a great school year ahead!🧡🖤

08/15/2026

A full house this morning to learn more about Latrobe’s history. Thanks to all who came!

08/14/2026

Discover more of Latrobe's history this Saturday morning at the special presentation of Latrobe - A Video History. The pro football team and David Strickler of banana split fame are just two of the topics included in this entertaining and informative presentation. Doors open at 9:30, show starts at 10am. FREE and open to the public. Park on the street or in the lot of Kelly, Sparber and White.

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