Old Economy Village Visitor Center, Ambridge

About Old Economy Village Visitor Center

Old Economy Village Visitor Center features two exhibit galleries and an orientation video introducing the Harmony Society, a 19th-century religious communal group founded by German Lutheran separatists. Visitors begin at the center on 16th Street, then walk or drive two blocks to explore 17 historic buildings set among gardens at the main site on Church Street. The Orientation Exhibit, "Preparing for Eternity," traces the Society's history through its establishment and development in America, concluding with its closure in 1905. Additional galleries cover labor practices, capitalism within the commune, and daily life within the community. A docent leads three hour-long tours daily, with remaining areas self-guided. Most visitors spend 30 minutes at the Visitor Center and two hours at the historic site. Children under 3 receive free admission; the Museums for All Program offers admission for two dollars per person; veterans receive one dollar off regular admission. Old Economy Village is located in Ambridge.