Pumpkin Carving Contest
IT'S PUMKIN CARVING TIME AT COMPASS INN MUSEUM
Help Ligonier Valley Historical Society light the walk during Compass
Inn Museum's annual Halloween Hauntings Storytelling Tours. The
Third Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest will take place Saturday,
October 20th at Compass Inn Museum. Families and individuals are
encouraged to participate! Design it, carve it, and display it. There
is no fee to enter.
It is your chance to show off your most artistic, inspired, piece de
resistance. Carve your pumpkin free hand, use a pattern or kit, paint
it, or decorate it. Winners in each category will be chosen by the
attendees during the Halloween Hauntings Storytelling tours that
evening. Then all entries will be on display during the tours the
following weekend, Saturday, October 28 and Sunday, October 29.
First, Second, and Third Place winners will be voted on in each of
three categories. Categories include Juniors (ages 12 & under),
Adults (ages 13 & up) and Families (mixed ages). First Place winners
will receive $75, Second Place winners will receive $50, and Third
Place winners will receive $25. In addition, each winner will
receive 2 free admissions to the October 27th or 28th "Halloween
Hauntings" Storytelling Tours.
Drop off your masterpiece between 11 am and 2:30 pm Saturday, October
20 at Compass Inn Museum. Pre-registration is encouraged or you may
register onsite when delivering your carving. Visit
www.compassinn.org to download the registration form and contest
rules. Everyone who drops off at carved pumpkin will receive a
pumpkin cookie and a cup of hot chocolate.
"Enter today to show off your great carving skills. We know you are
looking forward to getting up to your elbows in a pumpkin", said
Theresa Gay Rohall, Ligonier Valley Historical Society's Executive
Director. "It is going to be so much fun to see everyone's creativity
and all of the carvings will help light our way during Halloween
Hauntings", added Program Coordinator and Innkeeper, Malori
Stevenson.
Halloween Hauntings Storytelling Tours are "hauntingly good" fun!
Enjoy the fascinating stories of the various inhabitants and
travelers who stayed at the inn and hear the fabled ghost stories
that surround them and others. This unforgettable and ethereal
entertaining excursion includes a candlelight tour of the inn,
cookhouse and blacksmith shop. So while you are visiting the past,
you might just feel a presence as you explore the buildings and
grounds of Compass Inn Museum.
Family friendly Halloween stories will be told during the 6 to 7:30
pm tours and haunted stories for more mature audiences will be told
during the 7:30 - 9 pm tours each night.
Special Halloween Pricing: $8 per person ages 13 - 61, $7 per person
ages 62+, $5 children 5 -12, Free children 5 and younger. Come in
costume if you like. Tours are conducted between 6 - 9 pm October
20, 27 & 28. Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more.
Contact: Compass Inn Museum 724-238-4983. See the contest rules.
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Halloween Hauntings Storytelling Tours
"Halloween Hauntings" Storytelling Tours are "hauntingly good" fun!
October 20, 27 & 28 from 6-9 pm
Enjoy the fascinating stories of the various inhabitants and
travelers who stayed at the inn and hear the fabled ghost stories
that surround them and others. This unforgettable and ethereal
entertaining excursion includes a candlelight tour of the inn,
cookhouse and blacksmith shop. So while you are visiting the past,
you might just feel a presence as you explore the buildings and
grounds of Compass Inn Museum.
Family friendly Halloween stories will be told during the 6 to 7:30
pm tours and haunted stories for more mature audiences will be told
during the 7:30 - 9 pm tours each night.
Special Halloween Pricing: $8 per person ages 13 - 61, $7 per person
ages 62+, $5 children 5 -12, Free children 5 and younger. Come in
costume if you like. Tours are conducted between 6 - 9 pm October
20, 27 & 28. Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more.
Contact: Compass Inn Museum 724-238-4983.
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Little Explorers Preschool Program
The Ligonier Valley Historical Society brings history alive every
Friday morning from 10 - 11 am beginning September 14 through
October 5 with Little Explorers. During Little Explorers, Malori
Stevenson, Program Coordinator and Innkeeper leads children 3 - 5
year of age in the exploration of the Compass Inn Museum and
everyday life in the 19th century stagecoach inn.
History has always been full of problem solving and stories, a
perfect opportunity for little ones to learn about themselves and
their surroundings through play. Children are never too young to
enjoy history. During Little Explorers, they will travel back in
time and experience what life was like long ago.
"This is a great introduction to history for little ones. Through
activities that involve art, music, cooperative games, movement
and other age-appropriate experiences to fascinate and stimulate
learning while having tons of fun!" said Malori Stevenson.
Get your little ones excited about history by enrolling them in
this educational play opportunity unlike any other. Immerse your
preschooler in stories, games, and history as they explore Compass
Inn through play and experience what is the same and different
from today.
Advance registration is encouraged, as space is limited. $7 per
session, $5 discount if you sign up for all 4 sessions. Sibling
discount: First child $7 per session, each additional sibling $5
per session. Discounts cannot be combined. Contact Malori
Stevenson at 724-238-4983 or mstevenson@compassinn.org for more
information or to register.
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2018 Admission Fees
Adults - $10
Seniors - $9
Children 6-17 $6
Children 5 & under - Free
Members - Free
Active Military
- Free
Call 724.238.4983 or email to mstevenson@compassinn.org for special
pricing for groups of 20 or more.
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Field Trip Information
We have worked to develop an engaging field trip for students that is not only aligned to the Pennsylvania State Standards, but also provides an opportunity for students to practice their critical thinking skills in a fun and welcoming environment.
Our field trips engage students with history through interaction with primary sources such as artifacts and buildings while providing real life connections to the past. Costumed docents lead age-appropriate guided tours of our 19th century Inn, blacksmith forge, cookhouse, and barn including a restored stagecoach and Contestoga Wagon. Through tours, students strengthen their visual literacy and critical thinking skills by careful observation of the historic environment. Students' experiences are enriched through multi sensory activities: cooking over an open fire, dipping candles creating a tin punch lantern, or smelling burning coal from our 19th century blacksmith forge. Several activity options include crafts students may take home with them.
For more information or to schedule your field trip today, contact Malori Stevenson at 724-238-4983 or mstevenson@compassinn.org.
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Call for Volunteers
Do you love history and like talking to people? Do you enjoy working with kids? Become a volunteer at Ligonier Valley Historical Society's Compass Inn Museum. Compass Inn Museum is currently recruiting volunteers to help out with the 2018 season. Volunteer opportunities for the 2018 season include school tours, regular tours, and working in the gift shop. Contact Malori Stevenson at 724-238-4983 or mstevenson@compassinn.org for more information
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