2010
Calendar of Events
July 17, Saturday: Hands on History Day
10 am – 5pm
Live Craft Demonstrations, History Scavenger
Hunt, Make it & Take Craft, Play Old Fashion
Games, Enjoy lessons in an Old Fashion
Schoolroom, Make Music using a Pennywhistle,
Jaw Harp, Spoons, Children's Pictures Wearing
Historic Costumes, Plenty of Food and
Entertainment by the Ambridge Steel Band.
August 2–6 Monday to Friday: Summer Day Camp
9:00 am – 3:00 pm. and 3:00 pm – 5: pm
extendable option
Children ages 6–8 and 9–12 enjoy of week of
fun and learning. Pre–registration and
prepayment is required.
August 7, Saturday: An Evening in the Historic
Gardens of Old Economy
6:00 – 9:30pm
Enjoy strolling through the historic gardens,
Wine and
Hour d'oeuvres, Entertainment by the OEV
Singers and Orchestra, Reservations required
August 29, Sunday: Celebrate Gertrude Rapp's
202nd Birthday
12 pm – 5:00 pm
OEV Singers to perform in the Feast Hall
Wish Gertrude Rapp, tile Granddaughter of
Harmony Society founder, George Rapp, a happy
202nd Birthday with Cupcakes and Iced Tea
Gertrude was arguably the first nationally
known businesswoman in western Pennsylvania
She was responsible for the management of the
Harmony Society's silk factory, and won
several national awards for designs and
fabrics.
September 25, Saturday: Erntefest Harmonist
Harvest Festival
10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Learn how the Harmonists celebrated the
Harvest and prepared for the long Winter.
Churn Butter, Make Apple Schnitz, Press Apples
for Cider, Watch Craftsmen Demonstrate their
Skills – Enjoy Site Tours, Harmonist Music and
Dozens of Family Friendly Activities, Petting
Zoo and Carriage Rides Homemade German Food,
Gingerbread and Apple Strudel will be
available at St. John’s Lutheran Church.
October 16, Saturday: Craft Workshops
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
German Stars, Scherenschnitte, Wood Working
(making a Harmonist Lantern), Grapevine
Wreaths. Pre–Registration and payment required
November 27, Saturday: Christmas with
Belsnickel
10:00 am –12:30 pm
Children ages 6 - 12, tour the Village, make a
craft and visit with Belsnickel. Parents are
invited to join the party at Noon to sing to
Belsnickel and take a picture or two. Space is
limited.
Pre–registration and prepayment is required.
December 5. Sunday: Christmas Fundraiser
Dinner
6:00 pm
Enjoy a very special evening combining the
rich culture of tile Harmony Society with a
unique dining opportunity. The dinner takes
place in the Historic Feast Hall, where you
will dine by lantern light. Along with a
delicious meal, special musical interludes
will punctuate the evening as well as an
auction of unique gifts for the holidays.
Proceeds of this event benefit Friends of Old
Economy Village, who support educational
programs and special projects at the site
every year.
December 11, Saturday: Christmas at the
Village
2:00 pm – 8:30 pm.
Tour tile decorated Village, lighting of the
Christmas Tree, singing traditional Christmas
Carols, musical performances, and shop for
unique gifts made by traditional craftsmen at
the Weihnachtsmarkt. Kids and their parents
will enjoy many hands-on activities, carriage
rides and das Kinderhas. Enjoy Homemade Apple
Strudel and Hot Spiced Cider and delicious
homemade German food prepared by member of St.
John's Lutheran Church, in the original house
of worship of the Harmony Society. Parking
shuttle service is available.
2010 Calendar of Events Programs and hours are
subject to change.
(724) 266–4500, ext. 110. www.oldeconomyvillage.org
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The Village, a National Historic Landmark site, is administered by the Pennsylvania
Historical and Museum Commission.