Bobbin lace is a skilled craft with a tradition dating back hundreds of years. Originating in early 16th century Italy, bobbin lace quickly caught on in early modern Europe, eventually proving to be a competitive and profitable income for women of the 17th century. Hundreds of years later, bobbin lace has made a resurgence, proving to be an entertaining and fulfilling hobby.

The wonderful Marion Warzel, a lifelong resident of Ligonier Valley, and skilled lacemaker will be leading the class.Marion has been making bobbin lace since she was seven years old, and has studied with some of the best lacemakers in the world, even having her own works included in an international lace exhibit! She is currently teaching a bobbin lace course through Westmoreland County Community College.

Only 8 spots are available for this unique event, and seats will fill up quickly!

The class will be $25, and RSVPs must be in by Monday, May 3rd.

Contact the Historical Society at 724-238-6818 to make your class reservation.

Tickets are $40 for Historical Society members and $45 for non- members.

They are available for purchase at:

Betsy's of Ligonier

Post and Rail Men's Shop

Ligonier Valley Historical Society in Laughlintown.

The goal of "Tastes" is not only to throw a great party, but also to raise money that supports ongoing educational programs at Compass Inn Museum as well as core support for the Society's mission of "Keeping Our History Alive". Giving back has never tasted so good.

To add to the excitement and fun, there will be a basket raffle, a jewelry box (with jewelry) raffle, Mystery Money Envelops and a special raffle where you can win one of three exciting prizes.

You will not want to miss the chance to vote for your favorite restaurant to win the "Crowd Favorite" (AKA Big Fork) Award. Last year's winner was The Eastwood Inn. This year, all participating vendors will receive a framed Certificate of Participation to hang in their facility to let their patrons know they support the Ligonier Valley Historical Society and Compass Inn Museum.

Contact the Historical Society at 724-238-6818 for more information on table reservations and sponsorship packages.

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

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.

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