Echoes of the Past

Revitalizing Community Heritage Through an Immersive Audio History Tour

Welcome to our history tour! Discover some of Somerset’s history either by walking or driving.

How to participate in the tour

1. Follow the map to locate specific sites important to the rich history of Somerset.
2. Find the tour sign once at the location. The scannable QR code will lead you to this site.
3. Press play on the correct audio recording below as you view the location.

This self-guided tour is 2.5 miles long, starting and ending at the Somerset Public Library, and takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to complete when walking. You may choose to park and walk, or drive along the tour route. No matter your choice, we ask that you please follow general road safety rules and regulations.

Pea Soup Days Drawing

From start date to end date [TBD], participants that complete the tour and bring their completed map to the front desk of the library will receive a special button (sticker?) and be entered into one of three prize drawings!

But pay attention! To complete the map you need to mark each location visited with the item (hole punch?) attached to the tour sign.

Renee Reckner
Somerset Librarian, oversees the
Scott History and Genealogy Room

Kay Walsh
Somerset Public Library
Board President

Nancy Vanasse
History Room Volunteer, previously
owned several Somerset businesses
with her husband A.J. 

Marvon Shay
Somerset Resident

Joe Casey
Former Bank of Somerset President

Deb Kohler
Sister of Larry Forrest

Alexandra Till
Granddaughter of the “Barefoot Plaster Doctor,” John August Till

Want to learn more?

Check out the Scott Genealogy and History Room at Somerset Public Library!