Nine young women from across Greene County will take the stage for the 47th annual Miss Rain Day Scholarship Pageant, proudly sponsored by Rain Day Scholarship Inc. The event will be held on Sunday, July 27, beginning at 4pm at the Waynesburg Central High School Auditorium.
Forming over 30 Baptist churches, aiding in the Whiskey Rebellion, as well as facing one of the most horrific tragedies in the region, Reverend John Corbly was an essential figure in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
If you’re traveling down the family ancestry road and have found a familial connection with Greene County roots, Greene County offers a myriad of research options covering all aspects of our history. From libraries to a museum, courthouse records or living relatives, a visit to Greene County can help you fill in the missing pieces for your genealogical research.
The possibilities for a new hobby in Greene County are endless. If you want to get physical, athletic programs and classes are waiting. Artistic individuals can get hands on with ceramics, crafting, and knitting/crocheting classes. Or head outdoors with our trails and waterways.
It was a picturesque morning in May. The trees were green, the flowers were in bloom, and it was as beautiful as a Greene County spring morning can be, with the sun shining and the weather perfect. The four Crow sisters—Lisbeth, Susie, Katie, and Tena—were on their way to visit sick neighbors.
From working farms to a vineyard, Greene County is still the home to many agricultural pursuits. These agricultural operations often invite visitors to tour their grounds, learn about the business, peek into their processes, and enjoy a day down on the farm.
For 69 years, Greene County, Pennsylvania has been home to a very special week-long celebration recognizing the rich coal mining history and heritage of the area and Southwestern Pennsylvania region.
One of Greene County, Pennsylvania’s historical and cherished annual events is returning very soon, and it’s “Fair” to say that it is a weeklong traditional celebration that visitors across the nation would greatly enjoy. The traditional Jacktown Fair – which is held in the picturesque area of Wind Ridge in the western end of the county – is steeped in a rich, deep and very proud agricultural heritage that dates all the way back to 1866.
Discover Pickleball in Greene County with indoor and outdoor courts, classes, clinics, tournaments, and weekly pickleball meetups.
Bird watching is a wonderful opportunity to get outside and enjoy nature’s beauty while improving your own well-being. Greene County offers a variety of locations for bird watching year-round. Explore our list of where we recommend to go birding.