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Last updated on October 6, 2008

Old Economy Village interprets the history of the Harmony Society, a highly successful 19th century religious communal society, and preserves and interprets the unique material culture of the Society during its period of residence in Beaver County, Pennsylvania for citizens of and visitors to the Commonwealth.

Description:
Old Economy Villages presents exhibits, tours, educational programs, and promotes research and publications which broaden the public's understanding and appreciation of the history of the Harmony Society. Major themes presented include: -The Harmony Society, its founder George Rapp, and its growth and demise. -The religious and intellectual foundations of the Harmony Society. -The social structure of the Harmony Society and how it compared and contrasted with American society at large. -The daily life of the Harmony Society, including its material and intellectual culture within a national political and economic context. -The Harmony society's technological and industrial pursuits and their impact on the Society, and western Pennsylvania.

History:
Old Economy Village is administrated by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission with the support of the Harmonie Associates, Inc.

Contact person: Roberta S., Museum Educator Supervisor, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (724) 266-7506

Address:

270 Sixteenth Street Ambridge, PA 15003 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.oldeconomyvillage.org

Directions:

From Pittsburgh Airport When exiting the Airport, take the Moon-Beaver Exit (first exit) and proceed on 60 North to the Flaugherty Run Exit (2nd exit). Proceed straight on Flaugherty Run Road passing through the town of South Heights. Take the exit for the Ambridge-Aliquippa Bridge (ramp will be on the left). Turn right and cross the Bridge (this becomes 11th Street). After exiting bridge, turn left onto Church Street. Follow Church Street (past the historic site) and turn right onto 16th Street. Follow 16th Street for ½ block and turn right into the parking lot of the Old Economy Village Visitor Center. From New Castle and Pa Turnpike Exit 2A/Ohio Pike: Take the Beaver Valley Expressway (Route 60 South) to the Chippewa Exit #29 (Route 51 East). Take the ramp to Rochester. Turn left onto Route 51 South (also known as Constitution Boulevard). Follow Route 51 South for approximately 6.5 miles and merge onto Route 65 S towards Pittsburgh. Follow Route 65 S approximately 8.75 miles. Make a left turn at the Merchant Street Stop Light. Follow Merchant Street around Foodland. Turn left at second stop sign and continue 1 block to 16th Street. Turn right on 16th Street, go ½ block and turn left into the Old Economy Village Visitor Center parking lot. From Washington County: Take I-79 North to the Emsworth/Sewickley Exit #66 (former Exit 19). Proceed to Route 65 North. Follow Route 65 North approximately 9 miles passing through the Sewickley area. Follow Route 65 North to the Merchant Street Stop Light. Turn right onto Merchant Street. Follow Merchant Street around Foodland. Turn left at second stop sign and continue 1 block to 16th Street. Turn right onto 16th Street, go ½ block and turn left into the Old Economy Village Visitor Center parking lot. From the North: Take I-79 South to the Emsworth/Sewickley Exit #66 (former Exit 19). Proceed to Route 65 North. Follow Route 65 North approximately 9 miles passing through the Sewickley area. Follow Route 65 North to the Merchant Street Stop Light. Turn right onto Merchant Street. Follow Merchant Street around Foodland. Turn left at stop sign and continue 1 block to 16th Street. Turn right onto 16th Street, go ½ block and turn left into the Old Economy Village Visitor Center parking lot. From Pittsburgh: Option 1: Follow Route 65 North approximately 16 miles passing through Bellevue, Emsworth, and Sewickley. When you reach the Ambridge area, continue on Route 65 North and exit at the Merchant Street Stop Light. Turn right at the stoplight and follow the road around Foodland. At stop sign, turn left and proceed 1 block to 16th Street. Turn right on 16th Street, go ½ block and turn left into the Old Economy Village Visitor Center parking lot. Option 2: Take Route 579 North to Route 279 North. Follow Route 279 and exit at the Camp Horn Road Exit #15. Turn left at Exit and proceed to Route 65. Turn right onto Route 65 North and follow approximately 12 miles to Ambridge passing through the Sewickley area. Exit Route 65 at the Merchant Street stoplight. Turn right at light and proceed around Foodland. At stop sign, turn left and proceed 1 block to 16th Street. Turn right onto 16th Street, go ½ block and turn left into the Old Economy Village Visitor Center parking lot. From Pennsylvania Turnpike: Exit at the Cranberry Exit #28. Follow Route 19 South to I-79 South. Follow Rte. 79 South to the Emsworth/Sewickley Exit #66 (former Exit 19). Proceed to Route 65 North. Follow Route 65 North approximately 9 miles passing through the Sewickley area. Follow Route 65 North to the Merchant Street Stop Light. Turn right onto Merchant Street. Follow Merchant Street around Foodland. Turn left at stop sign and continue 1 block to 16th Street. Turn right onto 16th Street, go ½ block and turn left into the Old Economy Village Visitor Center parking lot. For maps or information, please see http://www.portauthority.org/ride/ride.html

Miscellaneous Information

Are court referrals welcomed?
	Yes
Is act 33/34 clearance required of your volunteers?
	No

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