The Historic Site is open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Old Economy Village will close for the winter season on
Sunday, December 22nd, 2024
Christmas at the Village
December 7th 2:00 - 9:00 pm
December 8th 2:00 - 7:00 pm
Celebrating 200 Years of Christmas
Tis the Season
Travel back in time and experience the enchantment of a 19th-century Christmas at Old Economy Village. On December 7th and 8th, witness the village come alive with the glow of candlelit cobblestone streets and historic buildings, creating a festive winter wonderland reminiscent of yesteryear, complete with period demonstrations and local choirs performing holiday carols.
Kickstart your holiday shopping with distinctive handmade gifts offered by skilled artisans, and delight your children with a variety of crafts, activities, and an encounter with Belsnickel, Santa's Pennsylvania Dutch counterpart. Enjoy a special holiday train display at our visitor's Center with Fort Pitt Hi-Railers A selection of food will be available for purchase.
​
Regular admission prices:
$10.00 Adults
$9.00 Senior (65+)
$6.00 Youth (3-11)
Free – Children under age 3, Active duty military, and FOEV Members
​
Music
​At Saint John's Church
​
The Pittsburgh Renaissance Recorder Dec 7 (only) 1:00 pm to 2:15 pm
The Geneva College Chorus Dec 8 (only) 4:30 pm to 5:15 pm
​
At Old Economy Village
​
Meg Smith Dec 8th 2:30 pm to 3:30 Feast Hall
The Tobins Dec 7th and 8th
Mr. Harry DiNome
Holly Mathis Dec 7th and 8th
Ambridge High School Chorus TBD
Model Train Display with Fort Pitt Hi-Railers
The trains are a coming!!!! Celebrate the season with trains! The Fort Pitt Hi-Railers will be running their model trains in their display at the Old Economy Visitor’s Center Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm and during our Christmas at the Village event Saturday and Sunday!! Stop by and learn more about tinplate toy trains!
Vendors
​PJ's Deli - German Food and Treats!
Uncommon Grounds Coffee
Stonehouse Folk Art
Crossy Fox
Stitch 'n That Designs
P & K Crafts
Mazzotta Winery
2bCosy
Laurel Ridge Candles
Alicia Stankay
Rooster Hill Pottery
Echoes of the Four Directions
Honey So Good
Three River Fiber Focus
Anything Wood
JZL Creations
Andrew Yergiyev
Kathy Hartman
Mimisparkles by Laura
This Little Light Candle Company
Corrigan Glassworks
Complements of Sugar
Perry Crafts
Amy's Wreaths
​