This project documents the COVID-19 pandemic experiences of people in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
Read stories, explore images, and browse a variety of material collected and contributed by the Westmoreland County community. Help preserve the history of the 2020 pandemic by contributing your own material on the "Contribute an Item" page.This digital archive is a joint collaboration between Saint Vincent College's History Department and the Westmoreland Historical Society.
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Parks and Recreation

Outdoor recreation has been allowed to continue under the stay-at-home order. At the same time, people are required to practice social distancing and…
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Interview with Fr. Brian

Fr. Brian describes his experience with the sudden onset of lockdowns and how his duty as a teacher was affected.
Interview with Dr. Karen Kehoe

This short interview with Dr. Kehoe covers her experience with the pandemic and how it shaped her career as an educator.
Saint Vincent Abbatial Election During Covid-19

This is a notice that discusses the postponing of the election of the Archabbot during Covid-19. It also includes protocols and procedures that were…