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August 2025
Garden Gaze Day [Westmoreland County]
The Westmoreland Pollinator Partners, of which Penguin Court is part, is hosting its third and final Garden Gaze Day on Wednesday, August 13 to highlight its member gardens in the southeast part of Westmoreland County.
Learn MoreMonarchs, Milkweed, and More [Ligonier, PA]
Brandywine Conservancy's Penguin Court preserve in Westmoreland County and the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art (SAMA) in Ligonier are organizing this family-friendly event that celebrates native plants and pollinators.
Learn More Purchase TicketsTours of Penguin Court and The Westmoreland
Join us for a special day of guided tours at Penguin Court in Laughlintown, PA, owned and operated by the Brandywine Conservancy, and The Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg, PA. Learn about each site and their special connections to each other.
Learn More Purchase TicketsStewardship Walk at the Laurels Preserve
Join Assistant Preserve Manager, Caleb Meredith, on a leisurely hike around the Laurels Preserve to discuss recent stewardship work and the reasons behind the activities.
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Penguin Court is thrilled to host members of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh (3AP) on Friday, August 29, 2025. At 8 p.m., 3AP volunteers will lead a presentation about the Hubble Space Telescope, which celebrates its 35th anniversary this year, and then we’ll observe featured...
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Penguin Court Book Club: "A Farm Life" [Laughlintown, PA]
Penguin Court is delighted to share that local author, Daryln Brewer Hoffstot, will be present for Penguin Court's Book Club on September 4, 2025, when we discuss her book, A Farm Life that was published in 2023.
Learn More Purchase TicketsTrails & Tales - Shaw's Bridge Park
Hear the tales behind the trails! Join Brandywine Conservancy staff alongside municipal and community partners for a seasonal series of gentle walks to learn the behind-the-scenes actions involved in creating public outdoor community spaces. These leisurely walks held at sites throughout Chester County will highlight projects made possible through collaborative efforts and public support.
Learn More Purchase TicketsPenguin Court Tour and AR Experience [Laughlintown, PA]
Enjoy a tour of Penguin Court, the former Scaife family estate in Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County that is now a private preserve of the Brandywine Conservancy. Learn about the site's history and Brandywine's use of it, while taking in beautiful views.
Learn More Purchase TicketsArchitectural Tour of the Penguin Court Conservatory [Laughlintown, PA]
Join us for an in-depth tour of the Penguin Court Conservatory, which was designed by Milt Shaulis and his team at the Shaulis Design Group in the 1980s.
Learn More Purchase TicketsBike the Brandywine
Explore the scenery, glimpse the history, and discover the lure of the Brandywine.
Learn More Purchase TicketsBirding Walk at Penguin Court [Laughlintown, PA]
Join local ornithologist, Andrew Mack, and Penguin Court Program Manager, Melissa Reckner, for a casual stroll at Penguin Court to look and listen for a plethora of bird species. Andy will share information on the Pennsylvania Bird Atlas, too!
Learn More Purchase TicketsStewardship Walk at the Laurels Preserve
Join Assistant Preserve Manager, Caleb Meredith, on a leisurely hike around the Laurels Preserve to discuss recent stewardship work and the reasons behind the activities.
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Sunset Tour of Penguin Court [Laughlintown, PA]
Enjoy a guided, walking tour of Penguin Court, a private preserve of the Brandywine Conservancy that is located in Laughlintown, PA. Learn about the property's history and Brandywine's use of it while exploring the gorgeous conservatory, old mansion site, and magnificent views.
Learn More Purchase TicketsPenguin Court Tour and AR Experience
Enjoy a tour of Penguin Court, the former Scaife family estate in Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County that is now a private preserve of the Brandywine Conservancy. Learn about the site's history and Brandywine's use of it, while taking in beautiful views.
Learn More Purchase TicketsArchitectural Tour of the Penguin Court Conservatory [Laughlintown, PA]
Join us for an in-depth tour of the Penguin Court Conservatory, which was designed by Milt Shaulis and his team at the Shaulis Design Group in the 1980s.
Learn More Purchase TicketsLeaf Peep & Tea at Penguin Court [Laughlintown, PA]
Enjoy magnificent vistas and gorgeous autumn colors during a casual, guided walk around Penguin Court and then enjoy tea and sweets in the conservatory.
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