History & Culture in Ligonier + Nearby Towns Rolling hillsides, rich history, and a quaint downtown with galleries and shops earned Ligonier the title of one of “The Most Charming Small Towns in America” by Country Living magazine. For a dose of culture, explore the exhibits and sculpture garden at Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art or watch a play or a movie in the 1930s-era Diamond Theatre . Stock up on artisan-made wares — everything from hand-poured candles and crocheted accessories to specialty dog treats and local fruit wines — at the seasonal Ligonier Country Market . Then, experience early America at Fort Ligonier , a reconstructed British fort that saw battle action during the French and Indian War. In nearby Greensburg, discover more history at Historic Hanna’s Town , a constructed colonial community with a reconstructed Revolutionary War-era fort, log cabins, and a wagon shed, plus educational programming and events. FROM TOP: GO LAUREL HIGHLANDS; BILLLASH/PALACE THEATRE; BRENDA SCHWARTZ/QUECREEK MINE RESCUE SITE Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, Ligonier R E G I O N S Laurel Highlands Greensburg is also home to a vibrant cultural scene, with permanent and special art exhibits at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art and live concerts and dance productions inside a grand, historic space at The Palace Theatre . Nearby Polymath Park in Acme features four architectural icons that reflect the style of Frank Lloyd Wright — the Mäntylä, Duncan, Balter, and Blum houses. Make a reservation at the on-site TreeTops Restaurant for a multicourse menu amid the serenity of the forests. The Palace Theatre, Greensburg Experience important moments of American history in the area. At Flight 93 National Memorial in Stoystown, reflect on the 40 heroes lost during the Flight 93 plane crash on September 11, 2001. The Tower of Voices monument features 40 distinct chimes for each person. Quecreek Mine Rescue Site in HISTORY NEARBY Somerset commemorates the miraculous rescue of nine trapped miners in 2002. For more local stories, peruse exhibits in the Meyersdale Area Historical Society , housed in a restored train station. Then stroll or ride your bike along the adjacent Great Allegheny Passage , a scenic rail-trail stretching 150 miles that passes by historic towns. Quecreek Mine Rescue Site, Somerset visitpa.com 97
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