Agency Details:

Old Economy Village

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. . . (more) 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

Last updated on October 22, 2009