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SUMMARY:Wunnerbaar Schee! Junior Historian Camp
DESCRIPTION:Learn everything Pennsylvania German “wonderful” and “nice\,” including painting Distelfinks\, weaving baskets\, fracturs\, music\, food and more!  \nJunior Historian Camp will take place from Tuesday\, June 21\, 2022 to Thursday\, June 23\, 2022 from 10 AM to 3 PM. The price for camp is $35/Member of the 1776 Club\, and $50/Non-Member. Participants will need to bring a bagged lunch each day. \nFor more information\, or to register\, please contact BHC Education Curator Vicky Heffner at 610-375-4375.
URL:https://berkshistory.dreamhosters.com/event/junior-historian-camp-2022/
LOCATION:Berks History Center\, 940 Centre Avenue\, Reading\, PA\, 19601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Summer Sunflower Basket Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join BHC Education Curator\, Vicky Heffner\, in creating this unique\, contemporary and decorative basket in the oak tradition of weaving. Tickets are $45/BHC Member and $55/Non-Member and can be purchased by calling the Berks History Center at 610-375-4375 from Wednesday to Saturday\, 9 AM- 3 PM.  \nPlease note that space is limited to facilitate social distancing.
URL:https://berkshistory.dreamhosters.com/event/sunflower-basket-workshop/
LOCATION:Berks History Center\, 940 Centre Avenue\, Reading\, PA\, 19601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T200000
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SUMMARY:Brunch and Brushes with BHC Curator Amber Vroman- *Rescheduled from January 15\, 2022*
DESCRIPTION:**Please note\, this program is the rescheduled date from the January 15\, 2022 Brunch & Brushes** \nThe Berks History Center is excited to offer a new event called Brunch and Brushes\, led by our very own BHC Museum Curator\, Amber Vroman. \nCreate your own masterpiece while enjoying good conversation and delicious light refreshments! This unique event blends history with contemporary art. Participants will receive step-by-step instructions on how to paint a modern version of the traditional PA Dutch Distelfink while learning about the history of Pennsylvania German art and its significance to Berks County. All experience levels are welcome and encouraged! \nTickets are $30 for BHC members and $35 for non-members and can be purchased by calling the Berks History Center at 610-375-4375 from Wednesday to Saturday\, 9 AM- 3PM. Pre-payment is required. Purchase price includes all art supplies and light refreshments. \nThis event is limited to facilitate social distancing. Masks will be required for entry. 
URL:https://berkshistory.dreamhosters.com/event/brunch-and-brushes-may12-2022/
LOCATION:Berks History Center\, 940 Centre Avenue\, Reading\, PA\, 19601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T130000
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SUMMARY:Brunch & Brushes with BHC Curator Amber Vroman
DESCRIPTION:The Berks History Center is excited to continue offering our new special program Brunch and Brushes\, led by BHC Museum Curator\, Amber Vroman. During April and May of 2022\, participants will be painting a BRAND NEW design\, inspired by the upcoming summer season. \nCreate your own masterpiece while enjoying good conversation and delicious refreshments. This unique event blends history with contemporary art. Participants will receive step-by-step instructions on how to paint a modern version of a traditional PA Dutch peacock motif while learning about the history of Pennsylvania German art and its significance to Berks County. All experience levels are welcome and encouraged! \nTickets are $30 for BHC members and $35 for non-members and can be purchased by calling the Berks History Center at 610-375-4375 from Wednesday to Saturday\, 9 AM- 3PM. Pre-payment is required. Purchase price includes all art supplies and light refreshments. \nSpaces for this event is limited to facilitate social distancing. Masks will be required for entry.
URL:https://berkshistory.dreamhosters.com/event/brunch-brushes-may-2022/
LOCATION:Berks History Center\, 940 Centre Avenue\, Reading\, PA\, 19601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T130000
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SUMMARY:Walk the Spangsville “Loop” with historian Michelle Lynch
DESCRIPTION:Historian Michelle Lynch leads a moderate 3+ mile walk along Spangsville Road in Oley while sharing the history of Oley churches\, the Oley Forge\, artist Frederick Spang\, the Oley Turnpike\, two covered bridges\, Yoder genealogy and more.  \nParticipants are asked to please meet in the parking lot at Salem UCC\, located at 307 Covered Bridge Road in Oley\, at 9:45 AM. This is a moderate walk on roads and will last approximately two hours. \nTickets are $5 for BHC members and $8 for non-members and can be purchased by calling the Berks History Center at 610-375-4375 from Wednesday to Saturday\, 9 AM- 3PM. Pre-payment is required.
URL:https://berkshistory.dreamhosters.com/event/spangsville-loop/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T200000
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SUMMARY:Brunch & Brushes with BHC Curator Amber Vroman
DESCRIPTION:The Berks History Center is excited to continue offering our new special program Brunch and Brushes\, led by BHC Museum Curator\, Amber Vroman. During April and May of 2022\, participants will be painting a BRAND NEW design\, inspired by the upcoming summer season. \nCreate your own masterpiece while enjoying good conversation and delicious refreshments. This unique event blends history with contemporary art. Participants will receive step-by-step instructions on how to paint a modern version of a traditional PA Dutch peacock motif while learning about the history of Pennsylvania German art and its significance to Berks County. All experience levels are welcome and encouraged! \nTickets are $30 for BHC members and $35 for non-members and can be purchased by calling the Berks History Center at 610-375-4375 from Wednesday to Saturday\, 9 AM- 3PM. Pre-payment is required. Purchase price includes all art supplies and light refreshments. \nSpaces for this event is limited to facilitate social distancing. Masks will be required for entry.
URL:https://berkshistory.dreamhosters.com/event/brunch-brushes-april-2022/
LOCATION:Berks History Center\, 940 Centre Avenue\, Reading\, PA\, 19601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220403
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SUMMARY:A BHC Members Only Event: Dr. William A. Haman\, Berks County's Master Photographer of the 1890s\, Presented by George M. Meiser\, IX
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this one-of-a-kind BHC member event honoring the life and works of Dr. William A. Haman! \nOn Friday\, April 1\, 2022 at 6 PM and Saturday\, April 2\, 2022 at 5 PM\, renowned Berks County historian George M. Meiser\, IX will present on the fascinating history and photographic mastery of Reading’s Dr. William A. Haman (1861-1942)\, whose glass plate negatives and glass lantern slides show daily life in Berks County and beyond during the late 1800s. \nFollowing the presentation\, guests will be the first to sneak a peek at the new BHC Exhibition\, A Snapshot in Time: The Photography Collection of Dr. William A. Haman. \nThis event is free and exclusive to BHC members. Space is limited and COVID guidelines will be enforced. Pre-registration is required. Reservations will be accepted by calling the Berks History Center at 610-375-4375. Reservations are first come\, first serve. \nA Snapshot in Time: The Photography Collection of Dr. William A. Haman will be open to the public on Wednesday\, April 6th\, 2022 for a limited engagement. \nVisit our website for more information\, or call 610-375-4375 during BHC’s hours of operation from Wednesday through Saturday\, 9 AM to 3 PM.
URL:https://berkshistory.dreamhosters.com/event/haman-presentation-2022/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Krista’s Oval Basket Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join BHC Education Curator\, Vicky Heffner\, in weaving this one-of-a-kind basket using ¼” flat oval reeds and seagrass\, along with a hand-woven handle.  \nTickets are $45 for BHC members and $55 for non-members and can be purchased by calling the Berks History Center at 610-375-4375 from Wednesday to Saturday\, 9 AM- 3PM. Pre-payment is required. Purchase price includes instructions\, basket materials\, and light refreshments. In order to prepare the materials for the basket\, please bring the following household items: a bucket for soaking the reeds\, a flathead screwdriver\, a ruler or measuring tape\, an old pair of scissors\, and a towel. \nMasks are required for entry. Please note that space is limited to facilitate social distancing.
URL:https://berkshistory.dreamhosters.com/event/kristas-oval-basket-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Berks History Center\, 940 Centre Avenue\, Reading\, PA\, 19601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T130000
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SUMMARY:Brunch and Brushes with BHC Curator Amber Vroman *SOLD OUT*
DESCRIPTION:The Berks History Center is excited to continue offering our new special program Brunch and Brushes\, led by BHC Museum Curator\, Amber Vroman. During February and March of 2022\, participants will be painting a BRAND NEW design\, inspired by the upcoming spring season. \nCreate your own masterpiece while enjoying good conversation and delicious refreshments. This unique event blends history with contemporary art. Participants will receive step-by-step instructions on how to paint a modern version of a traditional PA Dutch tulip motif while learning about the history of Pennsylvania German art and its significance to Berks County. All experience levels are welcome and encouraged! \nTickets are $30 for BHC members and $35 for non-members and can be purchased by calling the Berks History Center at 610-375-4375 from Wednesday to Saturday\, 9 AM- 3PM. Pre-payment is required. Purchase price includes all art supplies and light refreshments. \nThis event is limited to facilitate social distancing. Masks will be required for entry.
URL:https://berkshistory.dreamhosters.com/event/brunch-and-brushes-march-2022/
LOCATION:Berks History Center\, 940 Centre Avenue\, Reading\, PA\, 19601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T200000
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SUMMARY:Brunch and Brushes with BHC Curator Amber Vroman
DESCRIPTION:The Berks History Center is excited to continue offering our new special program Brunch and Brushes\, led by BHC Museum Curator\, Amber Vroman. During February and March of 2022\, participants will be painting a BRAND NEW design\, inspired by the upcoming spring season. \nCreate your own masterpiece while enjoying good conversation and delicious refreshments. This unique event blends history with contemporary art. Participants will receive step-by-step instructions on how to paint a modern version of a traditional PA Dutch tulip motif while learning about the history of Pennsylvania German art and its significance to Berks County. All experience levels are welcome and encouraged! \nTickets are $30 for BHC members and $35 for non-members and can be purchased by calling the Berks History Center at 610-375-4375 from Wednesday to Saturday\, 9 AM- 3PM. Pre-payment is required. Purchase price includes all art supplies and light refreshments. \nThis event is limited to facilitate social distancing. Masks will be required for entry.
URL:https://berkshistory.dreamhosters.com/event/brunch-and-brushes-february-2022/
LOCATION:Berks History Center\, 940 Centre Avenue\, Reading\, PA\, 19601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T110000
DTSTAMP:20261114T113107
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T220343Z
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SUMMARY:Between BOO! and BAH\, HUMBUG!- Facebook LIVE Ghost Stories at Christmas with Charles J. Adams III
DESCRIPTION:After the stockings are hung by the chimney with care… BEWARE! Please join us for holiday ghost stories with author and storyteller\, Charles J. Adams III. \nThis event will be held on Facebook LIVE at 10:13 AM. Join the event here. Like and follow BHC on Facebook @berkshistory!
URL:https://berkshistory.dreamhosters.com/event/between-boo-and-bah-humbug/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T165431Z
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SUMMARY:Finding Anna Elizabeth Bachman: Mysterious Wife of Nicholas Stoltzfus
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this special BHC program! \nRosalind J. Beiler\, Ph. D.\, shares how she conducted research to discover the identity of Nicholas Stoltzfus’s wife\, Anna Elizabeth Bachman\, who immigrated to America in 1766. Until recently\, her full name was unknown. Dr. Beiler also explores the role of German-speaking and Anabaptist immigrants to Berks County. This presentation continues the BHC’s Berks Suffrage Centennial Celebration and is being held in connection with the historic Nicholas Stoltzfus Homestead.  \nThis program will be held in person\, inside the BHC Museum Auditorium. The cost of this program is $5 for BHC members and $8 for non-members. The program fee includes admission to the BHC Museum. Fees will be accepted at the door on the day of the event. Coffee\, hot tea\, juice and pre-packaged muffins will be made available for participants at 9:30 AM. \nMasks are required for entry. Please note that seating is limited to facilitate social distancing. Attendees must call 610-375-4375 prior to the event to reserve a space.
URL:https://berkshistory.dreamhosters.com/event/finding-anna-elizabeth-bachman/
LOCATION:Berks History Center\, 940 Centre Avenue\, Reading\, PA\, 19601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211106T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T151930Z
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SUMMARY:Brunch and Brushes with BHC Curator Amber Vroman
DESCRIPTION:The Berks History Center is excited to offer a new event called Brunch and Brushes\, led by our very own BHC Museum Curator\, Amber Vroman. \nCreate your own masterpiece while enjoying good conversation and delicious breakfast fare! This unique event blends history with contemporary art. Participants will receive step-by-step instructions on how to paint a modern version of the traditional PA Dutch Distelfink while learning about the history of Pennsylvania German art and its significance to Berks County. All experience levels are welcome and encouraged! \nTickets are $30 for BHC members and $35 for non-members and can be purchased by calling the Berks History Center at 610-375-4375 from Wednesday to Saturday\, 9 AM- 3PM. Pre-payment is required. Purchase price includes all art supplies and light refreshments.  \nThis event is limited to the first 20 participants. Masks will be required for entry. 
URL:https://berkshistory.dreamhosters.com/event/brunch-and-brushes-with-bhc-curator-amber-vroman/
LOCATION:Berks History Center\, 940 Centre Avenue\, Reading\, PA\, 19601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T103000
DTSTAMP:20261114T113107
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T163353Z
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SUMMARY:Facebook LIVE Ghost Stories with Charles J. Adams III
DESCRIPTION:Tune in on Facebook at 10:13 AM for this very spooky Facebook LIVE with author and story-teller Charles J. Adams III to learn why Centre Park Historic District could be called Centre Park HAUNTED District. Like and follow BHC on Facebook @berkshistory!
URL:https://berkshistory.dreamhosters.com/event/ghost-stories-with-charles-j-adams-iii/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211009T160000
DTSTAMP:20261114T113107
CREATED:20210713T200246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T185245Z
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SUMMARY:Fall '21 Road Ramble
DESCRIPTION:Tickets go on sale September 1st! \nThe Berks History Center (BHC) invites you to participate in our Fall ’21 Road Ramble on Saturday\, October 9th\, 2021! The Road Ramble is a self-guided driving tour which allows the BHC to return to its past when Mystery Road Rambles were held in the late 1980s and early 1990s. \nFall ’21 Road Ramble participants can start at the Berks History Center and ramble through Muhlenberg\, Longswamp\, and Alsace Townships. The route narrative covers the history of local towns and historic sites such as the Berks History Center\, the Reading Fairgrounds\, Madeira Air Field\, East Penn Manufacturing\, the Dryville Hotel\, the Mertztown Train Station\, and much more. \nThe Fall ’21 Road Ramble runs from 10 AM – 4 PM and concludes at the William Penn Fire Tower on Skyline Drive where there will be a Pork BBQ fundraiser (additional charge). Food will also be available at the Longswamp Historical Society for purchase. \nEvent participants will receive a Fall ’21 Road Ramble Packet\, including a Road Ramble Tour Booklet\, information on our contests\, a narrative CD or USB\, and a Berks History Center Fall ’21 Road Ramble Participant bumper sticker. \nTickets go on sale September 1st\, and cost $35/car for BHC Members and $45/car for non-members. \nBHC Members must call the Berks History Center to get the member price. All others can buy tickets online at berks-history-center.ticketleap.com/berks-history-center-2021-fall-road-ramble/\, or by calling 610-375-4375 from Wednesday to Saturday\, 9 AM – 3 PM. \nSchedule to pick up your Road Ramble Packet at the Berks History Center’s Henry Janssen Library Parking Lot (drive thru) on Friday\, October 8th from 2 PM to 5 PM or Saturday\, October 9th\, from 8 AM to 10 AM. \nPlease join us for this unique Berks History event!
URL:https://berkshistory.dreamhosters.com/event/fall-21-road-ramble/
LOCATION:Berks History Center\, 940 Centre Avenue\, Reading\, PA\, 19601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210515T160000
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SUMMARY:Spring '21 Road Ramble
DESCRIPTION:The Berks History Center (BHC) invites you\, your family\, and friends to participate in our 2021 Spring Road Ramble on Saturday\, May 15\, 2021! The Road Ramble is a self guided driving tour which allows the BHC to return to its past when Mystery Road Rambles were held in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Tickets are $35/car for BHC Members and $45/car for non-members. \nStarting at the Berks History Center\, 940 Centre Ave\, Reading\, PA\, participants can ramble along Route 422 through eastern Berks County including historic Oley Valley and Boyertown. The BHC 2021 Spring Road Ramble takes 3 – 3 ½ hours\, depending on how much time you choose to spend at the sites along the way. It covers 70 (+) miles and concludes at approx 4pm at the Daniel Boone Homestead\, where we will have activities and contest prizes. Per COVID safety guidelines\, please wear a face mask when entering any public areas. \nWe provide a BHC Road Ramble Packet including a Road Ramble Tour Booklet\, a Navigator’s Guide\, information on our contests\, activites\, a narrative CD or USB\, and a Berks History Center 2021 Road Ramble Participant bumper sticker. Historical contributions cover the history of the Berks History Center\, Centre Park & Widow Finney\, Hopewell Furnace\, Birdsboro\, Old Morlatton Village\, Boyertown & the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles\, the Oley Valley\, Daniel Boone Homestead\, and much more. \nTickets are $35/car for BHC Members and $45/car for non-members. Tickets will go on sale Thursday\, April 1\, 2021. BHC Members must call the Berks History Center to get the member price. All others can buy tickets online or by calling The Berks History Center at (610) 375-4375 on Wednesdays to Saturdays from 9am – 3pm. \nSchedule to pick up your BHC 2021 Road Ramble Packet at the Berks History Center’s Henry Janssen Library Parking Lot (drive thru) on Thursday\, May 13 or Friday\, May 14 from 1pm to 5pm or Saturday\, May 15\, 2021 from 9am to 12pm. \nPlease join us for this unique Berks History County Event! Thank you to our generous event sponsors! \nTo purchase tickets online\, visit: https://berks-history-center.ticketleap.com/
URL:https://berkshistory.dreamhosters.com/event/berks-history-2021-road-ramble/
LOCATION:Berks County\, PA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:*SOLD OUT* Hike Through History
DESCRIPTION:Explore Reading’s other famous resort mountain\, Neversink\, on a guided hiking tour led by Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club member\, Paul Schumann\, and author\, Paul Druzba. \nWe will be meeting at 10th and South Streets. \n*For those who joined us for September’s Hike Through History\, we will be hiking the other side of the mountain\, learning about the resorts located there.   \n$5 members/$8 non-members. Pre-purchase required. Call 610-375-4375 to register.
URL:https://berkshistory.dreamhosters.com/event/hike-through-history-3/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Hikes & Walking Tours,Special Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks History Center":MAILTO:elise@berkshistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201024T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201024T130000
DTSTAMP:20261114T113107
CREATED:20200918T151613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201022T172804Z
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SUMMARY:Berks History 2020 Road Ramble - SOLD OUT!!!
DESCRIPTION:The Berks History 2020 Road Ramble – SOLD OUT!!!\n  \nThe Berks History Center (BHC) invites you to participate in our Berks History 2020 Road Ramble on October 24\, 2020! In an effort to keep our audience safe\, the BHC decided to postpone its annual Four Centuries in Berks Historic Property Tour in favor of an event during which social distancing is possible. The BHC returns to its past to revisit Mystery Road Rambles that were held in the late 1980s and early 1990s. \n  \nOn Saturday\, October 24\, 2020\, starting at the Berks History Center\, 940 Centre Ave\, Reading\, PA\, you can ramble through Centre Park\, Reading\, West Reading\, and Northern Berks County. The BHC 2020 Road Ramble takes 2 ½ – 3 hours and covers 45 (+) miles. We provide a BHC Road Ramble Packet including narratives\, a Navigator’s Guide\, information on our contests\, instructions for using the BHC Road Ramble narrative CD\, or USB drive.  Contributions are included from 10 Berks County Historians and cover the history of the Berks History Center\, Centre Park\, the Bridges of Reading\, Reading Railroad\, Blue Marsh Dam\, Berks Heritage Center\, Reading’s Underground Railroad (Civil War)\, the industries of Reading and West Reading\, the Lenape\, Bloody Spring Road\, and much more. \nAll tickets are SOLD OUT    \nYou can pick up your BHC Road Ramble Packet at The Berks History Center’s Henry Janssen Library Parking Lot on Saturday\, October 24\, 2020\, from 10 am to 1 pm. Join us for this unique Berks County History event!! \nBHC 2020 Road Ramble – More Fun & Food added –  \nAs an additional fundraiser for the BHC\, you can pre-purchase Kauffman Chicken Dinner… \nKauffman’s Bar-B-Que Restaurant dinners include a half chicken\, baked potato or potato filling\, pepper cabbage\, plus roll and butter\, and soda and coffee. The meal costs $15 (children’s meals available that include only a quarter chicken for $12)\, and must be pre-purchased before the event. The meal will be served in the private pavilion (with its own restroom facilities) reserved for BHC Road Ramble Participants for the day. If you wish to take your meal to go\, containers will be provided. NOTE: Meals are available to be picked up from 2 pm-4 pm at the BHC pavilion at Kauffman’s. Additional food is available at Kauffman’s Restaurant. The deadline to order is Thursday\, October 22\, 2020. \nCOVID-19 caution: Kauffman’s Bar-B-Que Restaurant does not require its employees to wear masks. Please take this into consideration regarding your level of comfort when visiting their Restaurant. \nIf interested in pre-purchasing a Kauffman Chicken Dinner\, please call the Berks History Center on Wednesdays to Saturdays from 9 am – 3 pm with your credit card information. Also\, don’t forget to get your BHC 2020 Road Ramble Ticket. $ 35 per car. \n  \nPlease note: The Berks History Center Museum will be closed on Saturday\, October 24\, 2020. \nThank you to our generous events sponsors!\n \n \n\nPlum Creek Farm Market and Creamery\nClassic Harley Davidson\nEmpire Home Center\nThe Bernville Eagle Hotel\nKauffman’s Bar-B-Que Restaurant\nDieffenbach’s Potato Chips
URL:https://berkshistory.dreamhosters.com/event/berks-history-2020-road-ramble/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201016
DTSTAMP:20261114T113107
CREATED:20201010T170125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201010T214758Z
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SUMMARY:Boscov's Friends Helping Friends
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nOn October 14th & 15th\, you can help support the Berks History Center by shopping at Boscov’s through their Friends Helping Friends event.  The Berks History Center is registered at the Berkshire Mall location\, or you can shop online at www.boscovs.com.\nThere is no shopping pass required; just mention us by name at checkout to support the Historical Society of Berks County\, and you will save 20% off the lowest sale prices on almost everything.  The Berks History Center will receive 5% back of your total purchase.\n\nThis is a terrific way to get a jump on your holiday shopping and support a charity you care about!\n 
URL:https://berkshistory.dreamhosters.com/event/boscovs-friends-helping-friends/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201010T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201010T160000
DTSTAMP:20261114T113107
CREATED:20191126T204758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200807T222054Z
UID:4912-1602320400-1602345600@berkshistory.dreamhosters.com
SUMMARY:CANCELLED: 4 Centuries in Berks Historic Property Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Berks History Center’s 14th annual 4 Centuries in Berks Historic Property Tour has been cancelled due to concerns with COVID-19. We have new and adventurous outdoor event coming soon!\n\n  \n 
URL:https://berkshistory.dreamhosters.com/event/berks4centuries2020/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200826T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200826T190000
DTSTAMP:20261114T113107
CREATED:20200807T191922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200817T212623Z
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SUMMARY:Curbside Celebration of Women’s Suffrage 100th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:The nonpartisan Berks Women’s History Alliance (BWHA) has announced a drive-through celebration of the 100th year anniversary of women achieving the right to vote in America.\nThe event\, scheduled from 5:00 to 7:00p.m. (rain or shine) on Women’s Equality Day August 26\, 2020\, will be held at the Janssen Library parking lot behind the Berks History Center. Janssen Library address is 160 Spring St.\, 19601. \nAll are welcome to drive-through and pick up a free 100th Women’s Suffrage Anniversary commemorative tote bag filled with information and items celebrating this historic milestone. One of the items inside the bag will be a video showcasing local suffragist reenactors who will be on hand to meet people and distribute the bags. The video also will air at 9:00p.m. that night\, August 26\, on BCTV. \n\nAll interested individuals and institutions are welcome to attend the outdoor\, curbside celebration and receive a tote bag. Quantities are limited; one free tote bag per vehicle. Keeping with current state guidelines\, everyone is asked to maintain social distance and wear masks.
URL:https://berkshistory.dreamhosters.com/event/curbside-celebration-of-womens-suffrage-100th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Henry Janssen Library\, 160 Spring Street\, Reading\, PA\, 19601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200625T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200625T183000
DTSTAMP:20261114T113107
CREATED:20200112T003814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200604T181002Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL - BHC Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Members Only. Please join us for BHC’s annual meeting and progress report via Zoom.\nPlease join us for Berks History Center’s Annual Membership Meeting on June 25\, 2020 at 5:30pm. As a member of the Berks History Center your input is crucial to the success of our mission to preserve\, educate & inspire. \nDue to current restrictions related to COVID-19\, this year’s Annual Membership Meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. We thank Herbein + Co. for allowing us to utilize their Zoom account to host this important meeting of our membership and board of trustees. \nWe invite you to join us on the call\, either by computer or phone. For more information on how to join the meeting\, please contact Elise Duffy at elise@berkshistory.org
URL:https://berkshistory.dreamhosters.com/event/bhc-annual-meeting-potluck-dinner-2/
LOCATION:Berks History Center\, 940 Centre Avenue\, Reading\, PA\, 19601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks History Center":MAILTO:elise@berkshistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200616T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200618T150000
DTSTAMP:20261114T113107
CREATED:20200112T003347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200602T223359Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Junior Historian Camp
DESCRIPTION:Due to concerns with COVID-19\, this year’s Junior Historian Camp has been canceled. We hope to see our junior historians next year!\nStep back in time with hands-on learning and fun at the BHC museum. \n$50 Campers/$35 1776 Club Members
URL:https://berkshistory.dreamhosters.com/event/junior-historian-camp-5/
LOCATION:Berks History Center\, 940 Centre Avenue\, Reading\, PA\, 19601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks History Center":MAILTO:elise@berkshistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200613T063000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200613T210000
DTSTAMP:20261114T113107
CREATED:20200317T235057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200529T190426Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Berks County Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at the Reading Fightin Phils
DESCRIPTION:Due to concerns with COVID-19 and statewide restrictions on large events\, this event has been canceled.\nJoin us for a special Berks County Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony featuring the R-Phils Mascot Band during Star Wars Night at the Reading Fightin Phils! \nAlso enjoy Carpenter MEGA Blast Fireworks\, a “Star Wars” Tribute with character appearances\, “Star Wars” Jerseys auctions and raffles\, a pre-game concert by the Mascot Band.
URL:https://berkshistory.dreamhosters.com/event/berks-county-rock-roll-hall-of-fame-at-the-reading-fightin-phils/
LOCATION:First Energy Stadium – 1900 Centre Avenue\, Reading\, PA\, 1900 Centre Ave\, Reading\, PA\, 19601
CATEGORIES:Special Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks History Center":MAILTO:elise@berkshistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200612T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200612T193000
DTSTAMP:20261114T113107
CREATED:20200112T001522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200601T221539Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Berks County Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The Official 2020 Induction Ceremony of the Berks County Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is going virtual with Americana Fest. Same date as previously scheduled\, tune in to Americana Fest on facebook on Friday\, June 12th at 6:30pm.\nClick here to follow Americana Fest.
URL:https://berkshistory.dreamhosters.com/event/berks-county-rock-roll-hall-of-fame-annual-reception-2/
LOCATION:PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks History Center":MAILTO:elise@berkshistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200509T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200509T110000
DTSTAMP:20261114T113107
CREATED:20200506T192521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200506T194042Z
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SUMMARY:Carsonia Park: Digital Second Saturday Program
DESCRIPTION:Missing BHC Second Saturday? So are we! Thanks to the help of Herbein + Co. and our friend\, Paul Druzba\, the Berks History Center would like to invite you to our very first digital Second Saturday program! In lieu of our canceled May Second Saturday program\, we are giving this digital option a try. We hope that you will join us\, as we explore this brave new world together\, from the comfort our own homes!\n\nDiscover the fascinating history behind one of Berks County’s most memorable lost treasures\, Carsonia Park\, with author and historian\, Paul Druzba. To attend\, follow the registration link below to sign up. Once you sign up\, you will receive a link to our digital program\, which you can tune into on Saturday\, May 9th at 10am. Same date and time as our regular Second Saturday programs – coming to you live in the comfort of your own home.\n\nClick here to register.
URL:https://berkshistory.dreamhosters.com/event/carsonia/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Second Saturdays,Special Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks History Center":MAILTO:elise@berkshistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200507T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200507T150000
DTSTAMP:20261114T113107
CREATED:20200111T235959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200424T003707Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Homeschool Day
DESCRIPTION:Due to the extended stay at home orders\, this event has been canceled. We plan to schedule another Homeschool Day in the fall of this year. Contact education@berkshistory.org for more information.  \nLearn & play at the BHC museum with special guided tours & hands-on student activities.\nReservations Required. Tour begins at 11am. Call 610-375-4375. Admission: $10 for parent and student with additional students costing $3.00 per child. \nCall Education Curator\, Vicky Heffner to reserve your space. Call 610-375-4375
URL:https://berkshistory.dreamhosters.com/event/homeschool-day-3/
LOCATION:Berks History Center\, 940 Centre Avenue\, Reading\, PA\, 19601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks History Center":MAILTO:elise@berkshistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200502T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200502T140000
DTSTAMP:20261114T113107
CREATED:20200111T234525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200407T002956Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Krista’s Oval Basket Workshop
DESCRIPTION:To ensure the safety of our community this event has been canceled. We plan to reschedule this workshop in spring 2021. If you registered for this event you are entitled to a full refund and will be contacted directly. If you have any questions\, please contact Vicky Heffner at education@berkshistory.org \nLearn how to weave a unique basket with a handmade handle with Education Curator\, Vicky Heffner.\nMaterials included. $45 Members/$55 Non-Members. Call Vicky Heffner at 610-375-4375 to register. \nOff street parking available at 160 Spring Street\, Reading. \nAll programs subject to change. \nBerks History Center is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission
URL:https://berkshistory.dreamhosters.com/event/kristas-oval-basket-workshop/
LOCATION:Berks History Center\, 940 Centre Avenue\, Reading\, PA\, 19601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks History Center":MAILTO:elise@berkshistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200430T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200430T210000
DTSTAMP:20261114T113107
CREATED:20200111T232729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T234021Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Walpurgisnacht: “May Eve” A Cross-Quarter Day
DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled due to a scheduling conflict. It may be rescheduled in the future.\nJoin Charlie Adams for a twilight visit to Witchcraft Road and “Witches Hill” and uncover how this folkloric tradition migrated from the dark mountains of Europe to the hills of Pennsylvania. \nThis driving tour takes place in Virginville. Pre-purchase Required. $20 Members/ $25 Non-Members. Call 610-375-4375 to register. Meeting locations will be given upon purchase.
URL:https://berkshistory.dreamhosters.com/event/walpurgisnacht-may-eve-a-cross-quarter-day/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks History Center":MAILTO:elise@berkshistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200425T020000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200425T170000
DTSTAMP:20261114T113107
CREATED:20200223T002435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200330T223235Z
UID:5074-1587780000-1587834000@berkshistory.dreamhosters.com
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Berks History Express: History & Wine on the Allentown & Auburn Railroad
DESCRIPTION:To ensure the safety of our community this event has been canceled. We plan to reschedule this train excursion in spring 2021. If you purchased tickets to this event you are entitled to a full refund and will receive an email about the refund process. If you have any questions\, please contact Vicky Heffner at education@berkshistory.org \nAll Aboard the Berks History Express! Ride the Rails of History with the Berks History Center on the Allentown & Auburn Roadroad. \nEnjoy wine tastings and historic storytelling on an afternoon train ride with the Allentown & Auburn Railroad. \nTickets: $45/person. Price includes: train ride to Topton\, wine tastings from 2 local wineries\, cheese pairings\, and historic storytelling by Charlie Adams. \n  \n 
URL:https://berkshistory.dreamhosters.com/event/berks-history-express/
LOCATION:Allentown and Auburn Railroad\, 232 Railroad St\,\, Kutztown\,\, PA\, 19530
CATEGORIES:Special Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks History Center":MAILTO:elise@berkshistory.org
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