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SUMMARY:Reading Through the Eyes of Reading Eagle Photographer John Tenschert
DESCRIPTION:Join Berks History Center Trustee\, Rick Polityka\, as he explores the many historic structures in Reading with photos taken by John Tenschert while working for the Eagle and Pomeroys during the mid-twentieth century. \n  \nThis event is free to the public and will take place on Zoom. Pre-registration required. You can register using this link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__8BVFjvjRnyYOAk_4ZOMYw \n 
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SUMMARY:George Washington Sat Here\, Honest: Proving (and Debunking) Berks County Artifact Legends through Provenance Research
DESCRIPTION:The BHC collection includes a surprising array of artifacts with fantastic\, unbelievable stories attached to them. Join Bradley Smith\, former Curator of the BHC\, as he discusses his favorite Berks County legend. Currently he is the Program Director at the State Museum of Pennsylvania\, in Harrisburg\, PA\, and an adjunct History Professor at Alvernia University in Reading\, PA. \n  \nThis event is free to the public and will take place on Zoom. Pre-registration required. You can register using this link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_heOTOgcnTH27BCv9TlisOg
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SUMMARY:Problems That Confronted the First Women Jurors in Berks County
DESCRIPTION:Trustee\, author\, and retired attorney Brian C. Engelhardt\, Esq.\, explores the difficulties that women jurors faced following the passage of the 19th Amendment\, which granted women suffrage in 1920\, as well as passage of legislation in Pennsylvania which specifically guaranteed to women the right of jury service. However problems of getting the names of women on the jury roll proved monumental- but not nearly as challenging as finding the ladies’ room within the existing courthouse\, as there were none – talk about problems. \n  \nThis event will be hosted on Zoom with special thanks to our friends at Herbein + Company\, click here to register:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RBQuy4wPThydqdvuBJkI6Q
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SUMMARY:The Same Principle Lives in Us: People of African Descent in the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:American Revolutionaries struggled with a key question: would the words of the Declaration of Independence\, that “all men are created equal\,” apply to all people?” From the outbreak of the Revolution\, people of African descent asked and answered this question through their words and actions. In this talk\, hear the stories and explore the objects that we use at the Museum [of the American Revolution] to help imagine what the Revolution was like for Phillis Wheatley\, Elizabeth Freeman\, James Forten\, Harry Washington\, and others. \nItinerary \n6:50pm Login time \n7:00pm The Same Principle Lives in Us \n7:30pm Q&A \n7:45pm Program concludes \nJoin Berks History Center in welcoming the Museum of the American Revolution for this compelling guest talk on Thursday\, February 18th. To join the Zoom Meeting the night of the program click here: https://zoom.us/j/92165699284?pwd=Rm93bUpoYnVGcmZiSlRPemtkdjhBdz09
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SUMMARY:America's Roots & Folk Music: The History\, Myths and Lore
DESCRIPTION:During this one hour broadcast\, local musician and entertainer\, Dave Kline\, presents a fascinating look into the legacy of songwriters\, musicians and the situations that helped them connect with a worldwide audience. Participants are encouraged to tune in and interact during the live concert by asking questions and leaving comments using the chat feature. \n  \nThis is a free event that will take place on Zoom. Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_u2Frfe-DSMWOJw9XZzcMgA \n  \nPlease consider making a donation to Berks History Center to support these programs by clicking here.
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