History isn't perfect and neither are these mugs! Help us turn our printing blunder into a celebration. Join us for the official release party of Antiquity 150, Berks History Center's Special 150th Anniversary Beer brewed by Oakbrook Brewing Company, and receive a free 150th Anniversary "Ugly Mug" at the door. 18.oz Pours for $5.50 This Night Only! Family […]
Learn & play at the BHC museum with special guided tours & hands-on student activities. Reservations Required. Tour begins at 11am. Call 610-375-4375. Admission: $10 for parent and student with additional students costing $3.00 per child. Call Education Curator, Vicky Heffner to reserve your space. Call 610-375-4375.
The Berks History Center is proud to celebrate architectural styles intrinsic to the county’s historical and contemporary culture. This year we will be exploring the architectural treasures of the borough of Wyomissing. All proceeds will help support educational programs at the Berks History Center Tickets: $35.00 per person (The tour is limited to age 12 […]
***THIS TOUR IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT*** Join local historian, Corrie Crupi-Zana, on a ghostly bus tour of one of the spookiest areas in the county, Spook Lane. Pre-Payment Required. Call 610-375-4375 to register. Space limited. $5.00 members, $8.00 non-members. (Price does not include bus driver tip)
Explore the historic Reiff Farm and the newly renovated Hartman Farm on a special property tour, including a visit to Berks County's oldest tree, the Sacred Oak Rain or shine. A tasting of local Berks County foods will be provided including products from: Appeeling Fruit Berks Products Packing Company Inc. Dieffenbach's Potato Chips Reppert's Candy […]
We are sorry to announce that this year's Berks History Halloween Museum Open House and Trick-or-Treat event has been cancelled due to inclement weather. We apologize for the spook-tacular disappointment! We wish you a Happy Halloween weekend.
Learn to weave a Cherokee-inspired wall-hanging basket using many colored reeds with Education Curator, Vicky Heffner. Materials and instruction included. Registration Required. $45 members/$55 non-members. Call 610-375-4375 to register.
Visit the longtime residents of Charles Evans Cemetery who were involved with the Schuylkill Navigation System as well as the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad with historian, Mark Pflum. Pre-Payment Required. $5.00 members, $8.00 non-members. Call 610-375-4375 to register.
While this destination lacks a boardwalk, Wildwood is Reading’s little-known history secret! Explore Reading’s Wildwood on a guided hiking tour led by Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club member, Paul Schumann, and Reading historian and BHC Trustee, Corrie Crupi-Zana. Pre-Payment Required. $5.00 members, $8.00 non-members. Call 610-375-4375 to register
Shop local , save, and support the Berks History Center’s 150th Anniversary during a casual open house at It’s a Gift! Shoppers will receive 20% off their total purchase AND...20% of all purchases will support the Berks History Center. Enjoy refreshments while you shop. Please RSVP. Call 610-375-4375.