Westmoreland 250: 10 unique things in Delmont, Export, Salem

Chris Roddy of Stahlstown, a member of the Fort Allen Antique Farm Equipment Association, spreads shredded apples in a layer to be pressed into cider in 2022, during the group’s participation in the 40th Delmont Apple ‘n Arts Festival at Shields Farm in Delmont.

Volunteer workers Dakoma Thomas, left, and Kaylie Ankney, right, both of Irwin, organize gallon jugs of apple cider for customers in 2019 at Shield’s Farm in Delmont during the Delmont Apples ‘n Arts Festival.

From the left, Chris Moore, Harvey Freeman, Olga George, Anita Jackson-Lowe and Darryl Lowe pose for a 2017 photo beneath the historic marker at Fairview Park in Salem. The park was purchased in 1945 as a welcoming place for African-Americans during a time of segregation.

This home at 29 E. Pittsburgh St. was once the tannery of Robert Shields, and operated until 1870.

A newly unearthed fourth entrance to the former Westmoreland Coal Company’s No. 2 mine in Export.

The traffic dummy is seen lit at night in Delmont.

Actors portraying the three kings Gaspar, Melchior and Balthasar tend to a camel at the 2021 Delmont Pilgrimage.

The new section of the Westmoreland Heritage Trail will run past the former Turtle Creek Railroad caboose that has been restored both inside and out by the Export Historical Society.

A replica of the former Export Borough train station.

Solid chocolate bunnies at Gene and Boots Candies

Red Barn Winery in Salem

Customers fill the tables at the Red Barn Winery in Salem, formerly the Apple Hill Playhouse.

Patrons at the Red Barn Winery in Salem enjoy live music on the outdoor patio.