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The 2018 Season at Compass Inn Museum has Ended
Ligonier Valley Historical Society's Compass Inn Museum had a very
successful 2018 season. We are grateful for all our dedicated
volunteers and patrons.
We look forward to the 2019 Season which begins with Free Museum Day
Sunday, May 5, 2019.
Enjoy the Holidays and see you May 2019
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Ligonier Valley Historical Society is closed for the Holidays
December 22, 2018 through January 3, 2019.
Regular Hours of Operations will resume on January 3, 2019.
Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm
Inquires call 724-238-6818
tgrohall@comopassinn.org
kwood@compassinn.org
For school field trip and motor coach tours at Compass Inn Museum
inquires and reservations for the 2019 season 724-238-4983
mstevenson@compassinn.org
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A BIG THANK YOU!!!
The Ligonier Valley Historical Society extends a very heartfelt thank
you to the wonderful committee and the entire community for helping
make our 36th Annual "Festival of Lights" a resounding success. A
winter wonderland backdrop highlighted the magnificent display of
artfully decorated trees and dazzling designs, creating an
illuminated Christmas forest December 1 through 4 in Ligonier Town
Hall's Community Room. The holiday tradition kicked-off with the
"Toast to the Trees" Gala and Auction Friday, November 30. The
festivities included delicious hors d'oeuvres presented by Carol and
Dave's Roadhouse, desserts by Prantle's Bakery in Greensburg, and a
special holiday libation served by Ron McDowell and Colleen Alfery of
The Road Toad.
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Thank You to the Talented Crafters and Artisans
The Historical Society is grateful to all the talented artisans who
created and donated the imaginative trees, wreaths and other holiday
treasures.
By popular vote, "Best in Show" honors were awarded to
Theresa Schwab for her "Nutcracker Magic: Dance of the Puppets" tree
who tied with Linda Brown for her "Here Comes Susie Snowflake" tree.
Other Holiday treasures were created by Jason Ament & Scott
Sinemus, A. O. K. Accents, Bethlen Home, Covenant Christian
Preschool, Glenda Dickson, Donovan Veterinary Clinic, Emsley Cottage
Re-created Homegoods, Fort Ligonier-Erica Nuckles, Frankie Graham,
Mary Ann Hegan, Ann Hewat, Holiday Home Store, Idlewild and SoakZone,
Kiwanis Club of Ligonier Valley, Ligonier Creamery, Ligonier Gardens,
Ligonier Pharmacy, Ligonier Tavern & Table, Ligonier Valley YMCA
Before & After School Program at RK Mellon, Beth Luther, Karen
O"Connor, Penguin Court, a Preserve of Brandywine Conservancy,
Pleasnt Grove United Methodist Church, Rachel's Ligonier Floral,
Theresa Gay Rohall, Linda Santry, Paul Schumaker, Southern Allegheny
Museum of Art Auxiliary, Gay Wasserman, Weeders & Seeders Garden
Club, and Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra.
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. . . And, We Thank Our Sponsors
We are most grateful to the following generous Sponsors who made this
great event possible.
"Concord Coach" Sponsors: Commercial Bank & Trust of PA, Honkus
Zollinger Foundation, William Dickson Industries-Glenda & Bill
Dickson, and Fred Steinberg.
"Mudwagon" Sponsors: Phyllis Bertok & Richard Lopretto, Michelle
Kent, Mr. & Mr. Richard P. Mellon, Somerset Trust Company, and Bill
Van Ingen-Simpson McCrady.
"Mail Coach" Sponsors: Lisa & J. Dustin Barr, Betsy"s of
Ligonier, Conte Design, Covington Investment Advisors,Inc.-Patrick
Wallace, Mary Jo Culbertson, Jack Fry, Kepple Graft Funeral Home,
Inc., LHTC Broadband, Loyalhanna Realty LLC., Allana & Joseph
Kondisko, Mary Catherine Motchar, Marcia Orr, Rennie & Associates
CPAs, Theresa & Rick Schwab, Donna Tidwell-Vernon Realty, Welty &
Welty LLP, Erica Nuckles & Drue Spallholz, and Susan N. Williams,
Esquire.
"Mountain Coach" Sponsors: Jacquelyn & Glenn Cavanaugh, G Squared
Gallery, Nancy & Tom Donchez, Mrs. Gretchen Elkus, Excela Health,
Carol Fenton, Roxana & Richard Flickinger, Janice & Steve Gooder,
Jane & George Greer, Barbara & Roger Johnson, Heather & Jay
Juliussen, Patsy & Paul Kennedy, Keystone Candy Co, Inc., Skip Knapp,
Kim & Don Kramer, Barbara & Gene Kravits, Gladys & Philip Light,
Ann Macdonald, Angela & Jim McDonnell, Cheryl & Art McMullen, Sandra
Mellon, Dr. & Mrs. Edward Morgan, Joan & Ted Mudge, Marlene & Monty
Murty, Ann Nemanic-Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau, Karen & Jim
O'Connor, Cindy & David Purnell, Rachel & Jim Roehrig, Theresa Gay &
Ronald J. Rohall, Jo & Jim Rossi, Mary Weidlein, and Susan Woolridge.
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. . . We Also Thank the Merchants and Restaurants
We also thank all the following bighearted merchants who donated
gifts, services and gift certificates for the various raffles and the
silent auction:
Abigail's Coffeehouse, Allegory Gallery, Annalynn Boutique, Ed
Appleby, Crafty Apple Forge, Beauty Boutique at Salon One, Betsy's of
Ligonier, Bigginz Restaurant, Carol & Dave's Roadhouse, Celtic
Culture, Champion Lakes Golf Club, Compass Inn Museum-Ligonier Valley
Historical Society, Conte Design Lifestyle Gallery, The Country
Cupboard, Cozy Inn Pet Resort, Darlington Inn, The Diamond Cafe,
Eastwood Inn, First Wok, Fork's Inn, Fort Ligonier, Fox's Pizza Den,
The Finishing Touch, Foggy Mountain Lodge & Restaurant, Gateway
Clipper Fleet & Pittsburgh Zoo, Get Go, The Gray Goose, Greens Gables
Restaurant & Mountain Playhouse, G Squared Gallery, The Karat Shoppe,
John M. Clark Designer-Goldsmith, Johnstown Concert Ballet and
Johnstown Symphony, Judy Brown, Martha Oliver, and Theresa & Rick
Schwab, Kathy's Kreations, Kay & Bee's Restaurant, The Kitchen on
Main, LHM Designs, Ligonier Agway Inc., Ligonier Country Club, Inc.,
Ligonier Country Club Pro Shop, Ligonier Outfitters & Newsstand,
Ligonier Subway, Ligonier Tavern & Table, Ligonier Valley Chamber of
Commerce, Ligonier Valley Rail Road Museum, Loyalhanna Veterinary
Clinic, Loyalhanna Watershed Association, Main Exhibit Gallery,
Martin's Specialty Shop, Mill Creek Furniture, My Honeybee, Myriam's
Table at Thistledown, The National Aviary, Oak Lodge, Oglebay Resort,
Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater,
Pittsburgh Public Theater, Pittsburgh Symphony and Pittsburgh Opera,
The Paper House, Post and Rail Men's Shop, Ransome's Pub & Grille,
Rep. Mike Reese, The Road Toad, Rep. Mike Reese, Roman's Pizzeria,
Rosalie's Jioio's Little Italy, Rolling Rock Club, Ruthie's Diner,
Saint Vincent Archabbey, Scamps Toffee, Second Chapter Books, Sheetz,
Table 105, The Strawberry Crow, The Stationery Shop, Tiffani
Photography Inc., Toy Soldier Gallery, Tree House in Ligonier, The
Wicked Googly, and Willow Matting & Framing.
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. . . To All The Others
We extend a very sincere and heartfelt thank you to the following:
- Rick & Theresa Schwab for providing beer for the "Toast of the
Trees party".
- Ernie DiMartino of DiMartino Ice Company for the beautiful ice
sculpture.
- Stephanie Marshall, Malori Stevenson, and all the students who
helped in various capacities during the "Toast to the Trees" Gala.
- Ligonier Giant Eagle for donating the apple cider, Arnold Palmer
Ice Tea and mixed nuts for the refreshment table during the 4 days of
the "Festival".
- Allana Kondisko for donating cookies from
Sweet Melissa's Pastries also for the refreshment table during the
"Festival" . . . and to Karen O'Connor and Susan Woolridge for their
donations too.
- Professional Business Women (PBW) of Ligonier for loaning us the
use of their acrylic display stands.
- Jeff Brugh and George & Olive Conte of Conte Design as well as
Jim McConnell, Scott Craig, Jack Fry, Ron Rohall, Ryan Ward, and the
men of the
Union Mission for helping us create the wonderful wintertime
displays.
- Butch Bellas, Phyllis Bertok, Nancy & Hugh Brallier, Rich
Lopretto, Arlene Lowrey, Joyce McIntire, Peggy & Dan McDonald, Jim
O'Connor, PJ Neid, Joyce & Dick Miller, Pat Slack, Jason Widich, and
all who volunteered their time and talents to make the 2018 "Festival
of Lights" a great success.
- Conte Design, Mary Jo Culberson of On The Diamond Antiques,
Angela & Jim McDonnell, Allana Kondisko, Jack Fry, Jason Probst &
Jody of Lowe's Home Improvement in Latrobe and Jim Burica at Sherwin-
Williams Paint Store in Latrobe for all the items they provided to
make the displays possible.
- BSA Troop 372 for providing the beautiful Christmas Trees that
adorn the outside sleigh.
- Hollow Tree Players for bring Ann, Elsa and Olaf from "Frozen"to
life for photo opportunities at the sleigh on Saturday and Sunday
during the".
- Bob & Sally Ambrose of Ridgeview Acres Farm & Flowers for
providing the beautiful floral arrangements.
- PepsiCo for providing the soft drinks & bottled water.
- Tom & Debbie, Ligonier Town Hall custodial staff for their
wonderful support and cheerful smiles.
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. . And, Finally
We thank our hardworking and dedicated committee members who made it
all possible.
Co-chairs Glenda Dickson, Karen O'Connor and Rick Schwab as well as
Candy Bellas, George Conte, Mary Jo Culbertson, Allana Kondisko, Rachel
Roehrig, Theresa Gay Rohall, Zlata Ryan, Debbie Sarault, Theresa
Schwab, Kathy Wood, and Susan Woolridge.
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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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