Tucked away in a secluded section of Southwestern Pennsylvania are the communities of Smicksburg and Dayton. Though small in size, these towns have much to offer. Beautiful, country scenery, away from the hustle and bustle of city life, is just one of the attractions. These two small communities and the surrounding area are home to over 325 Old Order Amish families.

These families still enjoy a life of simple living, shunning modern conveniences. As you drive through the countryside, you will see rolling farmland along with the English and Amish homesteads.You may see an Amish man working his fields with his team of horses or Amish children playing in the yard of a one-room schoolhouse.

Laundry blowing in the breeze and a horse and buggy traveling along the road are also common sights.Along your journey through the peaceful countryside, you’ll discover many quaint shops. Most are English owned but offer for sale the hand-crafted wares of the Amish as well as an extensive array of other fine products.

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Derry Railroad Days has a purpose to recognize and preserve the railroad hertiage of Eastern Westmoreland County, especially Derry Station. It is important to honor the railroad men and women for their significant contributions to the culture, enrichment, and history of the Derry Area.Originally known as Derry Station, Derry was first created in 1852 specifically to serve the Pennsylvania Railroad. Derry’s location was ideal for a major railroad station due its access to water, and because it sits on top of a slight summit along the railroad right-of-way. Back in the late 1800s, Derry had four hotels, mostly to suit railroad workers, and a roundhouse where locomotives would recieve daily maintenance, and a massive railroad yard.

Source: Derry Railroad Days- About Us

The Murrysville Historical Preservation Society, Inc. was founded in April 1987 by Roger T. Weiner, Jackie Wimer, Joan Kearns, Claire Bassett, Sandra Friesel and Eric Rogers who had unsuccessfully attempted to prevent the demolition of the stately 170 year old Bossart House in Murrysville Town Square.

The mission of the Murrysville Historical Preservation Society is to promote and educate residents through the discovery, collection and documentation of historical data, as well as support the preservation and refurbishing of historical structures, monuments and landmarks in the Murrysville area.

Source: Murrysville Historical Preservation Society Inc.

The Festival is a three day celebration that has many events such as a dog show, live entertainment, a 10K / 5K race, ethnic foods, children’s area, a teen dance, and much more. The festival is held at the Gazebo in Scottdale on the corner of Pittsburgh street and Spring Street. The festival is always held the third weekend in September.

The Scottdale Fall festival is one of three major festivals the Scottdale community has to look forward to. The Scottdale Fall Festival is a part of the Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau.

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