About Us
In the 19th century, more Welsh immigrants settled in western Pennsylvania than anywhere else in the country. Two things attracted them: mining jobs and the area's scenic beauty, which reminded them of Wales.
Many Welsh people found a sense of belonging by joining the St. David's Society of Pittsburgh as early as 1882. Thanks to them, our Society has been active in celebrating our heritage and sharing our cultural heritage for over 130 years.
Today, the St. David's Society of Pittsburgh is a membership-based organization that celebrates, preserves, and promotes Welsh culture in Southwestern Pennsylvania. We host or participate in several events throughout the year, including:
For more information, visit the following pages:
In the 19th century, more Welsh immigrants settled in western Pennsylvania than anywhere else in the country. Two things attracted them: mining jobs and the area's scenic beauty, which reminded them of Wales.
Many Welsh people found a sense of belonging by joining the St. David's Society of Pittsburgh as early as 1882. Thanks to them, our Society has been active in celebrating our heritage and sharing our cultural heritage for over 130 years.
Today, the St. David's Society of Pittsburgh is a membership-based organization that celebrates, preserves, and promotes Welsh culture in Southwestern Pennsylvania. We host or participate in several events throughout the year, including:
- St. David's Day Daffodil Luncheon
- St. David's Day pub crawl and hash run
- Fall Gymanfa Ganu or "festival of song"
- Owain Glyndwr pub crawl
- Pittsburgh Folk Festival
- Pittsburgh Folk Festival, Cranberry Township Community Days, CranFest, and/or EuroFest
- Nationality Rooms open house at the Cathedral of Learning in Oakland, featuring the Welsh Room
For more information, visit the following pages:
