Ghostly tours set for Old Economy, Ambridge

Scott Tady, Beaver County Times
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AMBRIDGE - People tell tales of strange happenings at Old Economy Village.

Some have heard footsteps when no other human was there. Others report seeing ghostly visions of a Harmonist man strolling the gardens of the Ambridge historic site.

With Halloween season here, Old Economy decided to tap into paranormal curiosities by hosting two "After Dark" tours, on Oct. 14 and 29.

"We encourage you to bring any hand-held ghost hunting equipment and your sense of adventure to this event," an Old Economy announcement said. "Several building will be open for you to explore as well as the museum grounds."

Unlike last year's After Dark tours, a section of the village's Rapp Houses will be open.

Subterranean stairs lead to vaults hidden by the Harmonists, who built Old Economy Village in Ambridge.
Subterranean stairs lead to vaults hidden by the Harmonists, who built Old Economy Village in Ambridge.

Also new this year are separate ticketing. The first grants access during the 7-9 p.m. time slot. The second, VIP tickets grant access from 9:30-11 p.m., and to the basement of a building which will open at 9:30 p.m.

Advance tickets are required. Oct. 14 tickets: brownpapertickets.com/event/5591190 Oct. 29 tickets: brownpapertickets.com/event/5591210

Hidden vaults under Old Economy Village are tied in with a new community fundraising campaign for the Ambridge historical site.
Hidden vaults under Old Economy Village are tied in with a new community fundraising campaign for the Ambridge historical site.

"Please note that this is not a 'haunted' event," the announcement said. "There are no costumed figures or scares. This is a chance to explore the village after dark and draw your own conclusions. No large cameras or large paranormal equipment allowed. No metal detectors allowed."

In conjunction with Old Economy Village (OEV) After Dark, will be the inaugural Historic District Ghost Walk through Ambridge. The ghost walk will take place before OEV's event, starting at 5:30 p.m. on both Oct. 14 and 29. The tour will start at the entrance to Old Economy, and last approximately one hour. In The one-mile walk around Ambridge's historic district "Caroline Duss " tells tales of apparitions, disappearances, unsolved crimes and plain weird history. If well-received, the Ambridge walk may become a permanent tour.

The cost is $10, with proceeds to benefit the Old Economy/Ambridge Bicentennial History committee. Buy tickets at Aunt Bridget's Tea Room, 1409 Duss Ave. Ambridge.

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