Our Historical Society enjoys getting together with its members and friends and going on Field Trips. Below you will see some of the trips we have taken.
ORE MINE TRIP OCTOBER 2006
Our group took a trip to the Ore Mines that are located on the hill across from the Mount Vernon Furnace.
Old Mine Entrance
Slag Pile
Looking For Ore
OUR GROUP THAT WENT TO THE ORE MINES
WHARTON FURNACE TRIP JULY 12, 2007
We took a trip to see the restored Wharton Furnace that is located near Mount Summit Inn on Route 40. We gathered lots of good ideas to use for our Furnace and grounds area. We also visited the Fayette Furnace near Normalville that is not restored. We had lunch at Glisan's Restaurant. Everyone had a great day!
Sign At Furnace
Last Piece Of Iron Made At Furnace
Climbing The Furnace
Exploring The Furnace
Exploring The Furnace
Bridge Leading To Furnace Area
OUR GROUP THAT WENT TO THE FURNACE
CALIFORNIA FURNACE COMPASS INN TRIP SEPTEMBER 27, 2007
On this trip we visited the restored CALIFORNIA FURNACE that is located on the Rolling Rock Farm near Ligonier, PA. It was restored in 1966 by the Mellon Family. The furnace is located in a very beautiful park setting with picnic tables and cement charcoal grills. A sign explaining the history of the furnace was also very interesting. We gathered some great ideas for our own furnace and park area. After we visited the furnace we toured the COMPASS INN MUSEUM that is a restored 1799 Stage Coach Stop that is located on Route 30 in Laughlintown, PA. We had a WONDERFUL time here! After our tour we ate a Ruthie's Diner.
Sign At Furnace
California Furnace
Exploring The Furnace
Bridge Leading To Furnace Area
The "Tail Gate" Party
Covered Bridge Near Furnace
OUR FIELD TRIP GROUP
Compass Inn
The Old Barn
Conestoga Wagon In Barn
Blacksmith At Work
Outdoor Kitchen
Inside Kitchen
QUECREEK MINE RESCUE SITE SOMERSET HISTORICAL CENTER NOVEMBER 1, 2007
On this trip we visited the QUECREEK MINE RESCUE SITE where 9 trapped miners were rescued from a small drilled air shaft after the mine filled up with water. They have a really nice park area here. We then visited the SOMERSET HISTORICAL CENTER. They have a wonderful museum that depicts Rural Life from before the Revolutionary War to Present Times. They also have outdoor exhibits. We then enjoyed a late lunch at Oakhurst Tea Room.
