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Fort Ligonier Continues 250th Commemoration with Attack by French Troops

Monday, July 13th, 2009

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French, Native American, and British troops will be on hand July 18th and 19th to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the French Attack on Fort Ligonier’s Redoubt.

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4th of July, the Laurel Highlands Way

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

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Celebrate the 4th of July with us in the Laurel Highlands! The weekend is packed full of fun events for the family to enjoy. If you’re looking for the best places to watch fireworks, we’ll give you the inside scoop!

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Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend Outdoors!

Friday, May 22nd, 2009

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Make the most out of your 3-day weekend! There are plenty of activities to choose from while staying in the Laurel Highlands.

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Tips for Overnight Biking Adventures

Monday, April 6th, 2009

Biking along the Great Allegheny Passage

Preparation is key for overnight bike camping along the Great Allegheny Passage, the longest multi-purpose rail-to-trail in the Eastern United States. Before you begin your journey, take note of some important tips that will safeguard your adventure.

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Cultural and Historic Sites

Monday, April 6th, 2009

Frank Lloyd Wright's Duncan House

Visit the region’s wonderful sites for history, arts and culture. Enjoy museums, architectural masterpieces, musical and theatrical performances, battle reenactments and war history.

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Ligonier History and Country Charm

Monday, April 6th, 2009

Fort Ligonier

Historic Ligonier is a charming town that features over 60 unique shops and eateries that entice weary city dwellers to take a step back in time and enjoy the town.

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9 Fantastic Free Things To Do In the Laurel Highlands

Friday, March 27th, 2009

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There is so much to see and do! From the Steelers Training Camp, to a tasty tour at the Big Mac Museum, or a trip down the Antique Trail at Ligonier’s Antiques on the Diamond, the Laurel Highlands offers endless activities and adventures for the whole family to enjoy.

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1759 – 2009 The Year of Victories

Friday, March 27th, 2009

Fort Ligonier Days

Fort Ligonier’s 250th Anniversary Continues with “The World Ablaze: An Introduction to the Seven Years’ War,” a major exhibition drawn from Fort Ligonier’s permanent collections. The exhibition graphically demonstrates the French and Indian War at Fort Ligonier.

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An Enriching Arts Experience

Friday, March 27th, 2009

Arts and Heritage Festival

Enjoy an enriching cultural experience by visiting the Laurel Highlands’ fine selection of art galleries and museums. Many of the buildings which hold the permanent collections and exhibitions are architectural masterpieces themselves.

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Wright Around the Corner

Friday, March 6th, 2009

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Named “One of 12 landmarks that will change the way you see the world” by Travel + Leisure magazine, Fallingwater will once again be offering a wonderful selection of tours, lectures, exhibitions and other special programs. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Western, PA Conservancy.

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