1776 to 2026: 250 Years of America
Before stoplights and paved roads, Greene County was a rugged frontier. Learn how its settlers shaped early America during the fight for independence.
Before stoplights and paved roads, Greene County was a rugged frontier. Learn how its settlers shaped early America during the fight for independence.
Bells Across PA is part of the America250PA art series celebrating the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. Each county is represented by a locally painted, three-foot fiberglass bell that showcases its unique history. Greene County’s bell, sponsored by FirstEnergy and painted by local artist Danielle Nyland, will be unveiled at an official ceremony on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the Greene County Historical Society.
A historic brick structure, the Capt. Robert C. Wiley Armory in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, still bears the plaque honoring its namesake, a local hero of World War II.
Fall days in Greene County set the stage for Civil War reenactment as the 140th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry and the 31st Virginia Infantry Company H file onto the battlefield and commence warfare.
Step back in time and experience a living piece of American industrial history as we celebrate the 125th anniversary of the W.A. Young & Sons Foundry and Machine Shop—a national treasure located along the Monongahela River in historic Rices Landing, Pennsylvania.
Celebrate the 70th Annual Pennsylvania Bituminous King Coal Show, a multi‑day homage to Southwestern PA’s proud coal mining legacy.
A remarkable day in Waynesburg History, Rain Day has come around again on July 29th! With fun activities, good eats, and competition. From pageants to umbrella contests, one thing has remained the same, the annual Rain Day Hat Bet.
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.
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.