Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

Old Economy Village

270 Sixteenth St., Ambridge, PA 15003

Telephone (724)266-4500

Fax (724)266-3010



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ROBERTA SUNSTEIN

10/26/09 724-266-4500, X 108

rsunstein@state.pa.us


Volunteers Needed

at National Historic Landmark Site


Ambridge, PA - Are you adventurous? Enjoy working with children? Do you like to work with your hands? Do you have a desire to volunteer? Then the Volunteer Coordinator at Old Economy Village is looking for you.

Economy is recruiting volunteers for a variety of positions including Tour Guide, Historic Craft Demonstrator and Maintenance Support. Hours are flexible and training is provided by Museum Staff.

Unpaid Internships and Volunteer positions are also available to College students. Volunteering at Old Economy Village will provide training and on-the-job experience as well as an opportunity for career exploration in museum studies, history, and education.

Benefits of volunteering at Old Economy Village include:

  • Meeting people with similar interests

  • Discounts at museum store

  • Reduced tuition for lectures and classes via The Friends of Old Economy Village

  • Invitations to special museum programs and events

Old Economy Village is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, Noon- 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information about volunteer opportunities call (724) 266-4500, x108 or e-mail ra-oldeconomy@state.pa.us .

Economy, a National Historic Landmark site, has 17 restored structures furnished with collections of the Harmony Society, a German immigrant group known for its industrial prosperity in textiles and manufacturing, railroad investments and winemaking. Visitors encounter ever-changing traditional tradesmen, perform historic chores and view formal gardens, original paintings, tools, books and furnishings. The Visitor Center offers guests an orientation film, exhibits and the museum store.


Old Economy Village is one of 25 historic sites and museums on the Pennsylvania Trail of History®, administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. The Village is conveniently located just 4 miles north of Sewickley on Route 65. For more information on Old Economy Village visit www.oldeconomyvillage.org.


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