Trafford History
The Trafford Historical Society typically meets inside the Trafford Library on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM. Other events and speakers will be announced here and on Facebook.
Next monthly meeting: Thursday, March 6, 2025, @ 7:00 PM in the Manchester Room - Special Presentation by local authors.
Last updated March 21, 2025
April 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the Manchester Room
During this free event, Trafford’s award-winning authors Lori Jakiela and Dave Newman will discuss how their small-town roots in Trafford and Irwin have influenced their writing and lives. The evening includes readings, a book signing, and updates from the Westmoreland Heritage Trail, The Trafford Recreation Board, the Trafford Economic & Community Development Corp (TECDC) and the Trafford Historical Society on upcoming plans for the community.
Both authors credit their hometowns for shaping their creativity, with Jakiela sharing how returning to Trafford inspired her true writing journey. Hosted by the Trafford Historical Society, the event will celebrate the town's heritage and future while showcasing the power of place in storytelling.
Trafford's Oldest 250 Buildings
Trafford Map Project for Westmoreland 250: MAP HERE
Behind the numbers (map project).
2025 Articles and Posts
March 20, 2025 Sonny Vaccaro memoir 'Legends and Soles' Book Discount
March 16, 2025 Video Trafford Firemen's Parade 1958 on YouTube
1st Quarter 2025 Posts and stories consolidated on one page
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Images of America: TRAFFORD
This book was written by Don Cole and Andrew Capets
for the TRAFFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The book is available for purchase at Arcadia Publishing. Thank you!
Brush with Fame
The Pittsburgh Magazine had a regular article written each month by the beloved historian, filmmaker and producer, Rick Sebak, entitled All Roads Lead To Pittsburgh.
Featured Photo
While Most people associate the old bank building in Trafford as the “old Mellon Bank building, here's a brief look back at the "first bank" to occupy this space.
Featured Story
How did the B.Y. Park get its name?
In the spring of 1888, the Turtle Creek Valley Railroad, headed by George Westinghouse, began construction of a railroad line from the Pennsylvania Railroad main line in South Trafford to Murrysville.
