Data entry at National Historic Landmark site
Volunteer Opportunity Details:
| Last updated on October 22, 2009 |
Enter artifact information into a database. This database will include background information on each artifact housed at this National Historic Landmark site and will ultimately be accessible to the public on the Internet. Old Economy Village interprets the history of the Harmony Society, a German communal group that lived in Oekonomie from 1824-1905. Today, Old Economy Village is one of 25 historic sites and museums on the Pennsylvania Trail of History®, administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Training will be provided. The volunteer should be comfortable working with a computer, be able to take direction and accurately and efficiently transcribe data. The volunteer should be comfortable sitting for long periods of time. Data entry requires the Volunteers presence on site.
This opportunity is sponsored by: Old Economy Village
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This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adults (26-54) |
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Unpaid Interns |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
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Address:
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270 Sixteenth StreetAmbridge, PA 15003(See a map) |
Directions:
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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 |
Web Site: http://www.oldeconomyvillage.org
Miscellaneous Information
| Are court referrals welcomed? |
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No
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| Is this a family friendly activity? |
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No
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| If yes, what is the minimum age for children? |
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14
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| Last updated on October 22, 2009 |
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