Compass Inn Museum, US-30, Laughlintown, PA 15655, US

HistoryLigonier Valley Historical Society was founded in 1964 by the Ligonier Valley Women's Club. In 1966, LVHS was gifted Compass Inn Museum by the R.K. Mellon Foundation. In 1972, Compass Inn Museum opened to the public. The museum has expanded to include an authentically reconstructed cookhouse located on the original site, a barn which houses an 1830's stagecoach, a carpenter and blacksmith shop. Compass Inn is proud to be named on the National Register of Historic Places.SpecialtiesLigonier Valley Historical Society discovers, collects, preserves and disseminates any material which will help to establish or illustrate the exploration, settlement, development and general history of the Ligonier Valley area. Lignoier Valley Historical Society demonstrates a living history of life during the 18th and 19th century through the operation of the Compass Inn Museum for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations.