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The Springs Historical Society of the Casselman Valley is a non-profit organization founded in 1957 which sponsors the Springs Folk Festival, Farmers’ Market, Museum, Alta Schrock Nature Trail, Public Programs, and annually publishes the Casselman Chronicle, a historical and genealogical journal.
Source: Springs Historical Society
The festival is held throughout the town of Ligonier featuring activities on the grounds of Fort Ligonier, a large community parade, free outdoor entertainment, food and craft booths.
Source: Fort Ligonier
The Ohiopyle-Stewart Community Center is a non-profit organization that serves the Mountain Area community. The Center began in 1982 after the Ohiopyle School District closed the Ohiopyle School. The building was re-established as a community center with its mission being to provide services to the community and its many visitors.
Source: Ohiopye-Stewart Community Center
In 1976 as the country was preparing for a massive national celebration, the leaders of the Ligonier Bicentennial planning committee tapped John West to organize a farmers market as a part of the local festivities. That year twelve vendors setup their tables and spread their wares in a building then known as the American Legion barn which is today known as the Mill Creek, home of the Valley Youth Network. The vendors who regularly attended the market during the first season were enthusiastic about their sales and profits and were ready to do it again. The Market was incorporated as a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation in March of 1977 and there was no looking back.