If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.
– Rudyard Kipling
As part of the July Living History Weekend at Compass Inn Museum, located at 1382 Route 30 East, Laughlintown, PA 15655, we cordially invite you to dance the night away under the stars like Miss Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy with local Ligonier Valley dancing master, Brett Walker, & period music by The Wayward […]
Journey back in time and visit with the soldiers and camp followers of the present-day Proctor’s. They portray the riflemen of the very first American Troops west of the Allegheny Mountains. In the mid-1700s, the ‘Wild West’ wasn’t as west as one would think. The Laurel Highlands separated the early Pennsylvania colony from the wild […]
Ligonier Valley Historical Society is pleased to again present “Hop Thru History,” a 21 and older event that will showcase the historical processes of 18th and 19th-century brewing. Historical interpreter Scott Henry will demonstrate brewing methods in early America. Join us on Saturday, September 10th, from 11 am to 4 pm for beer, food, and […]
Are you passionate about history? Do you enjoy learning new information? Do you enjoy talking with and teaching people of all ages? Are you looking for ways to get involved in your community and meet new people?... If you answered yes to any of these questions, please consider coming to our “new volunteer meet and […]
Ligonier Valley Historical Society’s Compass Inn Museum will host our ever-popular Harvest Candlelight Tours of the early 1800s stagecoach Inn on Saturday, November 12th & 19th from 4-8 pm. Tickets may be purchased on-site, the day of the event, or in advance through Eventbrite at the following link- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/compass-inn-by-candlelight-celebrating-harvest-time-tickets-439890162317. Admission prices are: $14- Adult; $12- […]
Ligonier Valley Historical Society’s Compass Inn Museum will host our ever-popular Harvest Candlelight Tours of the early 1800s stagecoach Inn on Saturday, November 12th & 19th from 4-8 pm. Tickets may be purchased on-site, the day of the event, or in advance through Eventbrite at the following link- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/compass-inn-by-candlelight-celebrating-harvest-time-tickets-439890162317. Admission prices are: $14- Adult; $12- […]
‘Tell me and I forget.
Teach me and I remember.
Involve me and I learn.’
– Benjamin Franklin
