In this special episode, GOLaurelHighlands sits down with Justin W. Gunther, director of Fallingwater and vice president of the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, to discuss one of the most famous homes in America, newly-named a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Learn how their new exterior tours put you in the shoes of architect Frank Lloyd Wright and how they've continued to adapt to the challenges of 2020 to offer one-of-a-kind experiences.

Thanks to our sponsor LHTC Broadband for their generous sponsorship of today's episode.

Westmoreland County is in the green, and new and exciting things are happening everywhere you turn!

Special Guests from Historic Hannah's Town, Westmoreland Historical Society and Derry Area Historical Society join us this month to discuss construction of the new LeFevre House, building new trails and staying on track to keep Derry Railroad Days going.

Thanks to our sponsors LHTC Broadband and Saint Vincent College for making Heritage Happenings possible.

Museums may not first come to mind when you think about organizations changing with the times. Anne Kraybill, The Richard M. Scaife Director/CEO of The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, is changing that.

Learn how The Westmoreland has pivoted digital to create virtual experiences and art camps to keep the arts alive during a pandemic, and their next goal to ensure all artists and experiences have representation in their collection and programming.

Thanks to our sponsors LHTC Broadband, Idlewild & Soak Zone and Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival for their generous sponsorship of today's episode.

Living in the midst of a global pandemic, local historians and Saint Vincent College professors have come together to create Pandemic 2020 to archive all of the ways Covid-19 has impacted our region.

Pam Curtin, Education Coordinator at the Westmoreland Historical Society and Historic Hanna's Town, joins us to talk about her work and how you can contribute to the Pandemic 2020 archive. Then, Lauren Churilla, Curator/Director of the Foster and Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery, shares her online exhibit Technological Textiles.

Important Links:

• Contribute to Pandemic 2020 archive: https://pandemic2020svc.omeka.net/
• View  Technological Textiles exhibit: https://mccarlcoverletgallery.omeka.net/exhibits/show/technological-textiles
• Foster McCarl Coverlet Gallery: http://mccarlgallery.org/
• Westmoreland Historical Society: https://westmorelandhistory.org/

As travel starts to return to normal in the Laurel Highlands, we bring in the experts in outdoor fun and relaxation to help you enjoy an overnight stay and travel through out region.

Benner's Meadow Run joins the show to discuss how they're doing curbside check-ins to maximize social distancing and incorporating new fun activities. Then, the Great Allegheny Passage explains why their bike trail is such a great trip for any activity level, with something new to see at every stop from waterfalls and natural wonders to maple products and local brew.

Thanks to LHTC Broadband and Camp Christian for their generous sponsorship that makes this show possible.

Special guest David Safin, Assistant Professor of Communication at Saint Vincent College, joins interim host Jared Bundy to discuss how films can be used to tell stories and record the histories of people and places.

Then, we go in-depth on Safin's films that preserve important moments in Westmoreland County's history, including the Saint Vincent Fire, Fred Rogers commencement address and the life of Saint Vincent Theatre founder Fr. Tom Devereux.

Watch David Safin's films at: https://vimeo.com/davidsafin

Thanks to our sponsors LHTC Media and Saint Vincent College's Master of Science in Management: Operational Excellence program.

The travel and tourism industry may be in a tough spot, but these challenges have inspired our region to come together in new and exciting ways!

Inspired delivery options, growlers to go and online tours are just a few ways Laurel Highlands businesses are continuing to operate, while others give back through donating meals and making hand sanitizer.

This month's episode is sponsored by Camp Christian and LHTC Media.

With people indoors, it's time for a refresher course on Westmoreland County history with your professor, Jessica Petrovich!

Learn more about Historic Hanna's Town, distilling at West Overton, the origins of Overly's Country Christmas and the inspiring story of Seton Hill's Sisters of Charity.

Thanks to our sponsors LHTC Media and Saint Vincent College's Master of Science in Management: Operational Excellence program.

Highlands Happenings heads to Maple City, USA (aka Meyersdale, PA) to discuss the 73rd annual Pennsylvania Maple Festival and Meyersdale Area Merchants' Association. 

We learn how to take part in spotza demonstration, crown a maple queen and grab some delicious goodies like maple bacon chili and maple coffee.

Big thanks to our sponsors Walk a Mile in Her Shoes and LHTC Media for making our show possible!

There's "sew" much going on this month in Westmoreland County we can barely fit it into one episode!

First, the Lamp Theatre talks about rolling out the red carpet with upcoming movie premieres, a Clarks performance, an evening with Dr. Cyril Wecht and more.

Then, Bushy Run Battlefield counts down the days until they open for the season with popular events from sewing workshops to reenactments. Plus, Saint Vincent College stops by to announce a summer theatre packed with monumental musicals, including The Sound of Music.