Old Economy Village is holding its annual Erntedankfest on October 2 & 3, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This event celebrates the Fall harvest and many of the tasks done to prepare for winter. Artisans will be cooking, baking and demonstrating many different crafts and skills. There will be music, food and activities for the whole family. Admission to this event is regular price. 

Old Economy Village is also looking to recruit volunteers to aid with Erntedankfest and other upcoming events such as the Halloween Ghost Tours and Christmas at the Village. There are a variety of things you can do at the events including running admissions, demonstrating, doing tours and more. If you’re interested in volunteering at the historic site, please contact Chloe Thomas at (724) 266 – 4500 x 104 or at c-chlthoma@pa.gov.  

Old Economy Village is a gemstone site of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. Old Economy Village interprets the history of the Harmony Society, a highly successful nineteenth 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. Old Economy Village was the heart of the Harmony Society’s home from 1824 until the commune was dissolved in 1905. Old Economy Village is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission in partnership with the Friends of Old Economy Village. It is part of Ambridge’s Old Economy National Historic District and is among the region’s most important historic sites.