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From Hearth and Oven to Table
SOLD OUT! IF you would like to be put on a waiting list, please call.
Saturday March 23, 2019 from 1:00 pm to 5:30ish
Do you want to learn how to cook in a fireplace? What about a
historic beehive oven . . . ever wondered how to bake in one? Please
join us to prepare, cook and enjoy savory and sweet dishes under the
guidance of our experienced open hearth and beehive oven cooks.
The class will be held in the historic cookhouse of the Compass
Inn Museum where you will participate in the process and assist our
cooks in the tasks at hand. You will experience a variety of cookery
techniques and enjoy discussions about 18th and early 19th century
food preparation, preservation technology, seasonality, diet, and the
availability of local and imported foodstuffs all while cooking
scrumptious food that features receipt (recipes) and ingredients
inspired by the cuisine of the 18th and 19th century. Once the meal
is ready, you will sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor in the
Museum's candlelit warming kitchen.
Please wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, as we'll be standing and
doing a little bit of heavy lifting. You may also want to bring along
an apron, your own knife, and paper and pencil for taking notes.
Registration fee - $55 per person ($50 for members)
Class size - limited to 10 participants ages 16 and up
Register early so you do not miss this unique experience.
For more information, please contact the Historical Society at
724-238-6818 or by emailing tgrohall@compassinn.org. To register,
please send check payable to Ligonier Valley Historical Society or
you may pay by credit card by calling Kathy at 724-238-6818.
If mailing in your payment, please include a sheet of paper with
you name, address, email and phone number and send it to:
Ligonier Valley Historical Society
Cooking Class
PO Box 167
Laughlintown, PA 15655
Registration fees will be refunded if cancellation is made by 12
noon on the Tuesday preceding the class. Participants will receive a
confirmation letter upon receipt of payment.
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Part-time Marketing Assistant opportunity
Please send cover letter, resume and any other relevant links (social
media channels, blogs, etc.). Email cover letter and resume to:
resumes@compassinn.org, please list Marketing in the subject line.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted via email. The
successful candidate must receive satisfactory results from criminal
background checks.
LVHS is looking for someone who is creative, ambitious, detail
oriented, outgoing, and energetic to fill its new Marketing Assistant
position. The successful candidate must have an excellent work ethic
and a positive attitude. The Marketing Assistant will work closely
with the Executive Director to create and execute an annual Marketing
Plan for LVHS using both traditional and social media strategies.
This part-time position requires working both onsite and remote hours
as well as working a flexible schedule that includes some weekends
and evenings. It also requires excellent organizational skills with a
strong ability to manage time efficiently.
Responsibilities:
- Create and implement LVHS' Annual Marketing Plan.
- Create effective graphic designs for a variety of
applications including but not limited digital marketing, social
media platform engagements, printed materials such as program
brochures and flyers, biannual printed newsletter, website
updates, and email communications.
- Manage individual aspects of each design project, including
obtaining the necessary approvals and making additions and changes
as required by the deadline.
- Develop content for social media (write/edit copy, tag,
hashtag, shoot/edit photos/video, graphics etc.).
- Monitor and manage social media engagements.
- Write engaging press releases.
- Maintain lists including: media contact list and email blast
lists.,/p>
- Attend and cover LVHS and Compass Inn Museum events as needed.
- Update and maintain LVHS website.
- Perform project-based research identifying social media
trends, news and updates while scanning the competitive landscape.
Requirements:
- Comprehensive understanding and passion for marketing,
design, and social media platforms including (but not limited to)
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
- Experience in graphic design or enrolled in classes.
- High proficiency with Photoshop, Acrobat, Illustrator and/or
other relevant programs.
- Excellent copy writing, editing, and proof-reading skills.
- Must have solid interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in creating presentation decks using
Keynote/PowerPoint/Canva etc.
- Strong understanding of editing tools.
- Minimum of one year working in social media company/agency or
internship equivalent.
- Familiarity with scheduling tools such as HootSuite, Sprout
Social etc. a plus.
- Familiarity with Vertical Response, MailChimp, Constant
Contact or any other newsletter platforms.
Ability to:
- Work with other staff and volunteers
- Organize, prioritize, and multi-task
- Receive and understand direction
- Critical thinker with a proactive attitude
- Manage multiple high priority projects and appropriately
prioritize work
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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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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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