In this special episode, perfect for the Halloween season, we sit down with Chris Rowan, owner of Buffalo Bill's House in Perryopolis. Rowan takes us room by room through the iconic "Silence of the Lambs" house and how his background as an Art Director & Prop Stylist allowed him to meticulously recreate and theme the experience throughout. This is an exclusive interview you don't want to miss! Book your stay this Halloween or year-round at https://buffalobillshouse.com/ 

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Enjoy the Silence: Stay Overnight at Buffalo Bill's House

It's a fall frenzy across Westmoreland County, with beloved events returning and new events popping up seemingly every weekend. Here to keep it all straight are guests Scottdale Historical Society, Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival, Bushy Run Battlefield & Irwin Business & Professional Association. Join as we talk the Shadows of Scottdale Walking Tour, Mini-Festivals, nature walks, store-to-store trick-or-treat and so much more. Thanks to Saint Vincent College for their sponsorship and making this show possible.

The Jumbo Episode, Now with 50% More Fall Events

The Laurel Highlands is gearing up for a busy autumn loaded with fall fun. We've got everything from craft festivals and pumpkin patches to haunted houses and ghost tours! Our awesome guests this month are SCARE Tours LLC and Somerset Historical Center - Mountain Craft Days Festival!   Big Thanks to our generous sponsors: Fallingwater and Stahlstown Flax Scutching Festival 

Fall Festivals and Ghost Tours

Special guest host Louise Henry returns this month to talk history, upcoming events and more fun coming to Westmoreland County. We're joined by the Murrysville Historical Preservation Society to learn more about their 10th Annual Historic Festival that lets visitors stroll through time to an 1800s schoolhouse. Then, Greater Latrobe Parks & Recreation unveils a packed fall and winter schedule of events including a Daddy Daughter Dance, Polar Plunge and more. Thanks to our sponsor Saint Vincent College for making this show possible.

Murrysville History & Latrobe Fun

Even though our offices are located in Ligonier, this episode makes us fall in love with this beautiful town all over again! Join us as we talk with On the Diamond Antiques for more about their shop, then plan your calendar with upcoming Ligonier events including The Stroll, Antiques on the Diamond and their annual Scarecrow Contest. Shout out to our awesome sponsors Fallingwater and Stahlstown Flax Scutching Festival for making this show possible.

Loving Ligonier

Who knew historical societies did so much for our community? Preserving history, furthering the arts and putting on unique events is just the beginning! Join us as we learn more about the Baltzer Meyer Historical Society and upcoming events at Westmoreland Historical Society & Historic Hanna's Town. Tom Harrold discusses the important work of the Society, classes held at the schoolhouse and his popular Greensburg: Then & Now Facebook Group. Then, Pam Curtin details the new Penn's Woods exhibit and upcoming Civil War Reenactment weekend featuring an authentic Civil War Concert. Thanks to our sponsor Saint Vincent College for making this show possible.

Historical Societies: Way More Than You Might Think

If you love PA State Parks, you don't want to miss this very special episode! Mike Mumau, Park Operations Manager, joins us to discuss Laurel Hill, Kooser and Laurel Ridge State Parks in the Laurel Highlands. Learn what makes each park unique, some tips for maximizing your hiking fun and upcoming events! Shout out to our awesome sponsors Fallingwater and Compass Inn Museum & Ligonier Valley Historical Society for making this show possible.

Parks, Parks & More Parks

No matter what topics we cover this month, local art and artists remain front and center! Join us as we celebrate Westmoreland Art Nationals and upcoming events with Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival. Then, stay tuned as Latrobe Art Center recaps their celebrations of Fred Rogers in the community and upcoming summer art camps and farm-to-table lamb dinner. Guest host Jared Bundy even gets to discuss Lord of the Rings, so this episode has a bit of everything. Thanks to our sponsor Saint Vincent College and 98.7 Gold for making this show possible!

The Arts Episode

Bust out the cake! White Water Adventurers is on the podcast this month as we blow out the candles on their 50th anniversary in 2021. We go in-depth on how to find the right rafting trip for your skill level, why E-bikes are the hottest new thing on the trails, and where you can stay right in town to maximize your time to explore Ohiopyle. Shout out to our awesome sponsors Fallingwater and Rivers of Steel: Carrie Blast Furnaces for making this show possible.

Celebrating 50 Years of White Water Adventurers

When most guests enter Laurel Highlands Meadery in Irwin or Greensburg, they have no familiarity with mead, the world's oldest alcoholic drink. After they sample some of their varied and delicious flavors, however, they become mead fans for life. We sit down with Matt Falenski, owner and mazer (a cool word for mead maker) to learn all about the history of this amazing beverage, the care that goes into developing new flavors, building a new outdoor space and even his relationship with meaderies across the U.S. and even into Japan.

Laurel Highlands Meadery | Inside the Tasting Room

Don't touch that dial! Louise Bates is back as a special guest host as we welcome Lincoln Highway Experience and The Westmoreland Museum of American Art. This month we're discussing some delectable food and live entertainment at Lincoln Highway's popular Suppermarket events, and then we explore the unique Border Cantos | Sonic Border exhibit at The Westmoreland. Thanks to our sponsors LHTC Broadband and Saint Vincent College for their generous sponsorship and support that makes this show possible.

Take A Lincoln Highway Roadtrip

 Our awesome guests this month are Tissue Farm, located in Confluence.   Find out how an old Chevy dealership has been reinvented into a cozy stay with riverside views near Ohiopyle and Fallingwater with an espresso shop, art gallery and artist residency program coming soon.   Sponsored by: Fallingwater and Rivers of Steel: Carrie Blast Furnaces 

Create, Sip & Stay at Tissue Farm in Confluence

Alan Quinn from Quinn Brewing Company welcomes us to his brewery in this month's Inside the Taproom. We sip an amazing red ale as we discuss the past four years, and what it was like going from the new brewery in the region to mentoring others. Share some laughs, see what makes Quinn's beer unique to the region and get an exclusive look at what's coming soon to make Quinn an even bigger destination.

Quinn Brewing Company | Inside the Taproom

Westmoreland County museums are bustling with activity this spring with events, exhibits and even a little whiskey! We're joined by Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Ligonier Valley to discuss their groovy Woodstock-themed Garden Party and a Mother-Daughter collaborative exhibit just in time to honor moms. West Overton also drops by for a distilling update, talk the May Market and more for 2021. Thanks to our sponsors LHTC Broadband and Saint Vincent College for their generous sponsorship and support that makes this show possible.

Immersive Experiences at Westmoreland County Museums

 Celebrate Earth Day in the Laurel Highlands and help keep our towns and scenic landscapes beautiful. Join Uptown Somerset on an Earth Day Trail to help clean up the community and help seed bomb the county even greener.   Jar, the Zero Waste Store also joins us this episode to discuss ways you can create less landfill and make our Earth a better place with helpful tips and great products to help your home go green.   Huge thanks to our sponsors, Pennsylvania Maple Festival and Fallingwater, for making Highlands Happenings possible. 

Going Green: Earth Day in Somerset County

Meet area business leaders, learn about special events and discover the best tourism spots in the Laurel Highlands, a 3,000 square mile destination in southwest PA full of beautiful landscapes, outdoor adventure and historical and cultural locations that welcomes millions of visitors each year.

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