Old Economy Village

08/28/2026

Would You Make a Good Harmonist? 🍇🌾

Harvest season has arrived, and everyone in the community has a job to do.

🍇 Spend the day picking grapes in the vineyards.
🌽 Gather fruits and vegetables before the weather changes.
🫙 Preserve food for the months ahead.
🤝 Work alongside your neighbors to make sure everyone is provided for.

For the Harmonists, harvest wasn't just about gathering crops—it was about working together. Every person played a role in helping the community thrive, and the success of the season depended on teamwork, dedication, and a lot of hard work.

So, what do you think?

Could you keep up with harvest season at Old Economy Village, or would you be counting down to dinner? Let us know in the comments! 👇

08/26/2026

Hidden Corners of Old Economy Village 🐝🍯

Did you know one of the Village's sweetest hidden gems is its bee hives?

Tucked among the gardens, these busy pollinators play an important role in supporting the flowers, herbs, fruits, and vegetables that thrive throughout Old Economy Village. While today's hives help maintain the landscape, beekeeping has long been connected to self-sufficient communities like the Harmonists, who valued every resource the land had to offer.

Next time you visit, take a moment to see if you can spot the hives. You might just catch the bees hard at work—and discover another fascinating corner of the Village along the way.

08/25/2026

Saturday, September 19th, come out to Old Economy Village for our Roots of Community: Garden Day! From 10am to 4pm, enjoy activities like a demonstration on Farmer Shawn’s “Worm Farm” composting!

Farmer Shawn has been working in the urban farming sector for the past two decades. Originally from Brooklyn, Shawn moved to South Philly in 2020, and since then, has worked for multiple urban farms in the North, Southwest, and Northeast, where he’s done everything from creating compost systems to implementing no till growing systems and regenerative practices, along with managing different farmers’ markets around the city and helping to build new community gardens in South Philly.

He is currently on the board of PASA Sustainable Agriculture, and is the Philadelphia Advisor for the Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP). You can find him slinging veggies at the Point Breeze Community Market, getting his hands dirty in his backyard garden, or tearing it up at a punk rock show.

Bring the whole family for a day of exploration, learning, and hands-on discovery! We have so many more activities for both kids and adults alike. Experience the joy of gardening while learning how caring for the land has strengthened communities across generations.

For more information, check out our "Events" tab or our website at:
www.oldeconomyvillage.org

For more deets on Farmer Shawn, check him out at:
https://dirtysouthfarm.wordpress.com/

Local. Fresh. From Our Farm to Your Table.

08/24/2026

What a day! 🍇✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year's Heritage Grape Harvest Festival at Old Economy Village!

From historic grape harvesting and pressing demonstrations to live entertainment, hands-on activities, and time spent exploring the Village, it was a wonderful celebration of the Harmonists' traditions and the community that continues to bring them to life.

As part of our America250 programming, this year's festival gave visitors the opportunity to experience the craftsmanship, agriculture, and ingenuity that helped shape both the Harmony Society and early America.

Thank you to our staff, volunteers, demonstrators, vendors, entertainers, and every guest who made the day so memorable. We hope this recap brings back some great memories—and if you couldn't join us this year, we hope to see you at the next event!

🎥 Take a look back at some of our favorite moments!

08/21/2026

Little George is making his rounds today…do you know where he is??

08/21/2026

🥧🍇 The Grape Hand Pies Are BACK! 🍇🥧

One of our favorite Heritage Grape Harvest treats is making its return! Grape hand pies will be back at Old Economy Village this Saturday—and if you’ve had them before, you know they’re worth coming back for!

These delicious little pies are a perfect taste of harvest season and a fun way to experience the flavors of the grape harvest at the Village.

Come enjoy a hand pie and spend the day exploring all that Heritage Grape Harvest has to offer:

🍇 Grape stomping
🍷 Pennsylvania wine tasting
🍇 Grape pressing & winemaking demonstrations
🔥 Bake oven demonstrations
🍧 Hand-cranked grape sorbet
🏡 Historic buildings & Harmonist history
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family activities throughout the Village

📅 Saturday, August 22
⏰ 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
📍 Old Economy Village | Ambridge, PA

🍇 Come for the hand pies. Stay for the harvest! 🥧

08/20/2026

🍇 Family Fun at Heritage Grape Harvest! 🍇

Looking for something fun to do with the family this Saturday? Come to Old Economy Village for a day of hands-on activities, history, and harvest fun!

👣 Stomp grapes and make some memories (and take some great photos!)
🍇 Press grapes and see how they become juice
🍧 Make hand-cranked grape sorbet with us
🔥 Visit the Bake Oven to see bread baking, churn butter, and enjoy grape jam
🎨 Hands-on crafts & activities throughout the Village
🏡 Explore the historic buildings and discover what life was like in the Harmony Society
🔎 Family-friendly scavenger hunts and things to see along the way

There’s plenty to see, taste, make, and experience for visitors of all ages!

📅 Saturday, August 22
⏰ 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
📍 Old Economy Village | 1401 Church Street, Ambridge, PA

Bring the kids, bring the grandparents, and bring your curiosity! 🍇❤️

Come celebrate the harvest with us at Heritage Grape Harvest!

08/19/2026

Raise a glass to history at the Heritage Grape Harvest Festival THIS WEEKEND! 🍷🍇

Enhance your festival experience with one of two ticketed wine tastings, offered as part of the Heritage Grape Harvest Festival on August 22 at Old Economy Village.

🍷 German Wine Tasting | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Explore the traditions of German winemaking while sampling wines inspired by the regions that influenced the Harmonist Society. Learn how vineyards and wine production played an important role in the community's agricultural success and daily life.

🍷 Pennsylvania Wine Tasting | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Discover the rich history of Pennsylvania winemaking with a guided tasting featuring wines from across the Commonwealth. Learn how the Harmonists' own grape-growing traditions connect to Pennsylvania's thriving wine culture today.

Both tastings are 21+ and require a separate ticket in addition to festival admission. Space is limited, so reserve your spot early!

👉 Learn more and purchase tickets: https://www.oldeconomyvillage.org/grape-fest

08/19/2026

🍇👣 Get Your Feet in the Grapes! 👣🍇

Ready to make a little harvest history? Join us this Saturday, August 22 at Old Economy Village for Heritage Grape Harvest and try one of the most fun traditions of the season—grape stomping!

Step into the grapes, squish, stomp, and have some fun while experiencing a hands-on part of the harvest. And yes… it’s absolutely photo-worthy! 📸🍇

Bring the family, bring your friends, and come ready to get your feet a little messy!

🍇 Grape Stomping: 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
📅 Heritage Grape Harvest: Saturday, August 22
⏰ 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
📍 Old Economy Village | Ambridge, PA

And don’t stop at the grapes! Enjoy a full day of grape pressing, wine tasting, bake oven demonstrations, hand-cranked grape sorbet, historic demonstrations, and more.

🍇 Come stomp, sip, taste, and celebrate the harvest with us!

08/19/2026

🍇👣 Get Your Feet in the Grapes! 👣🍇

Ready to make a little harvest history? Join us this Saturday, August 22 at Old Economy Village for Heritage Grape Harvest and try one of the most fun traditions of the season—grape stomping!

Step into the grapes, squish, stomp, and have some fun while experiencing a hands-on part of the harvest. And yes… it’s absolutely photo-worthy! 📸🍇

Bring the family, bring your friends, and come ready to get your feet a little messy!

🍇 Grape Stomping: 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
📅 Heritage Grape Harvest: Saturday, August 22
⏰ 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
📍 Old Economy Village | Ambridge, PA

And don’t stop at the grapes! Enjoy a full day of grape pressing, wine tasting, bake oven demonstrations, hand-cranked grape sorbet, historic demonstrations, and more.

🍇 Come stomp, sip, taste, and celebrate the harvest with us!