Ambridge Historic District
About the Ambridge Historic District
The Ambridge Historic District is located 18 miles NW of Pittsburgh along the Ohio River, in the Borough of Ambridge. This 32 acre National historic district contains original buildings of the Harmony Society, a German communitarian sect that settled here in 1824. Within the Ambridge Historic District is the 6 acre museum of Old Economy Village with 17 restored historical buildings in original locations surrounded by gardens.
1824 - 2024
Celebrate the Bicentennial
of Old Economy Village
Save the date!
2024 Christmas in the Historic District
Old Economy Village “Christmas at the Village”
Saturday Dec 7, 2pm - 9pm Sunday Dec 8, 2pm - 7pm
Visit Happenings - Events page for Christmas event information
Ambridge Historic District 13th Annual Crush&Brew, 5pm - 8pm, Sept 9th, 2023 was fabulous!
Thank you for supporting our Historic District fundraiser!
Save the date!
September 7, 2024 Crush&Brew
Ambridge Historic District Economic Development Corporation (AHDEDC)
Mission and Vision Statement
A community organization dedicated to preserving the historic character of the Ambridge Historic District & growing the economic viability of our neighborhood.
We aim to protect this Historic District and preserve it’s character through education and projects. We support and develop projects that advance our mission. We welcome your participation and support. We cannot achieve our goals alone.
Share in our vision to preserve and grow the Historic District
Home to Old Economy Village
Preservation
Starts with you
Help save the Harmonist building
Our Current Project
Rehabilitation of the Bicentennial House!
Conceptual drawing, Keith Cochran, Cochran Associates Architects
This is a conceptual drawing of a façade project for Ohio Valley Lines Model Railroad Club, 1321 Merchant St.
Community Development Program of Beaver County, by Edward Hancock Architects