A Day in the Life: Civil War Living History

Name: A Day in the Life: Civil War Living History
Start: 2026-05-02T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-02T16:00:00-04:00
Location: 1401 Church St, Ambridge, PA 15003-2235, United States

Schedule

Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

1401 Church St, Ambridge, PA 15003-2235, United States | Ambridge, PA

Step back into the 1860s as Old Economy Village brings the Civil War era to life in commemoration of America 250. On Saturday, May 2th, experience an immersive day of living history featuring military encampments, an interactive mustering of new recruits, and musket drills with re-enactors. Explore how the Civil War reshaped communities across the nation—including those influenced by the legacy of the Harmonists—through civilian life demonstrations and hands-on activities. Visit the cabinet, blacksmith, and print shops to see skilled craftsmen at work and try historic printing techniques, and enjoy a fashion show showcasing period attire. Visitors are encouraged to dress in any era and take part in this unforgettable opportunity to discover the stories, struggles, and resilience of a nation at war while honoring 250 years of America’s journey toward unity, freedom, and identity.