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Holidays at Old Economy Village
November 22 -December 21
201 Years of Christmas

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3 Great Ways to visit Old Economy Village for the holidays!

Winter Wonderland Tours

Festival of Trees

Christmas at the Village

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Experience our other Holiday Events: Homeschool Holiday and Christmas Dinner!

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Winter Wonderland Tours

Weekends November 22 - December 21

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  • $10.00 Adults

  • $9.00 Senior (65+)

  • $6.00 Youth (3-11)

  • Free – Children under age 3, Active duty military, and FOEV Members

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Join us every weekend during the holiday season from Saturday, November 22 to Sunday, December 21, to visit our historic 19th-century village decorated for Christmas. See the festive decorations and holiday lights while taking a tour and learning about the history of the Harmony Society and this unique site. It's a seasonal experience that the whole family will remember.

 

Old Economy features 17 historic buildings surrounded by gardens located 18 miles northwest of Pittsburgh along the Ohio River in the Borough of Ambridge.  

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​​​Festival Of Trees

Weekends November 22 - December 21

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  • $10.00 Adults

  • $9.00 Senior (65+)

  • $6.00 Youth (3-11)

  • Free – Children under age 3, Active duty military, and FOEV Members

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Join us each weekend from Saturday, November 22nd, to Sunday, December 21st, at Old Economy Village to celebrate our Festival of Trees! See beautiful trees decorated by local individuals, businesses, and organizations! 

 

Funds raised by the festival support the education efforts of the Friends of Old Economy.

 

Learn More

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Christmas at the Village

December 6th, 2024, 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm

December 7th, 2024, 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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  • $10.00 Adults

  • $9.00 Senior (65+)

  • $6.00 Youth (3-11)

  • Free – Children under age 3, Active duty military, and FOEV Members

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Come and enjoy the sounds, scents, and sights of the holidays at Old Economy Village’s signature holiday event, Christmas at the Village, featuring local musical performances, holiday lights, and Christmas decorations. Explore our German Weihnachts Holiday Market, participate in kids' crafts and activities, and even meet Belsnickel, the Pennsylvania Dutch Santa Claus, who will reveal whether you're on the naughty or nice list.

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Other Great Ways to Enjoy the Holidays at Old Economy Village

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Christmas Dinner

​​December 11th 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

 

Join us for a memorable evening in our Historic Feast Hall. Christmas Dinner serves as Old Economy Village's principal annual fundraiser, supporting our educational and community programs. This event is a festive highlight, showcasing a performance of holiday songs by The Pittsburgh Opera, with sponsorship from the Ambridge Regional Distribution & Manufacturing Center in our historic Feast Hall.

 

The evening will commence with wine and hors d'oeuvres at 6:00, followed by dinner at 7:00, and culminating with the performance.

 

For More Information and Menu Click Here

 

Get Tickets

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Please contact Heather Hicks at heathicks@pa.gov or call 724-266-4500 with any questions.​

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Homeschool Holiday

​​December 19th 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.

 

Old Economy Village's Homeschool Days feature special activities that have been designed with homeschool students and homeschooling families in mind.

 

Experience the “Village” in all its holiday splendor while learning about holiday life in the 1830s. Enjoy holiday stories and themed activities as well as a chance to meet Belsnickel, the German keeper of the Naughty and Nice book. The buildings will be decorated and open for families to explore and tour throughout the day. There will be a variety of demonstrations and hands-on holiday activities throughout the village for families to enjoy and participate in.

 

Register Here

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Contact Us

Old Economy Historic Site

1401 Church Street

Ambridge, PA 15003

 

Old Economy Village Visitor’s Center
270 Sixteenth Street
Ambridge, PA 15003​

​Phone: 724.266.4500
RA-PHOldEconomy@pa.gov

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Museum Schedule

Jan-Mar: Closed
Apr-Dec: Fri-Sat (10:00 am - 4:00 pm);

Sun (12:00 pm-4:00 pm)

 

Visitor Center Schedule

Jan-Mar Closed

April-Dec: Wed-Sat (10:00 am - 4:00 pm);

Sun (12:00 pm - 4:00 pm)

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