Cherokee Two-Wall Basket Workshop

Berks History Center 940 Centre Avenue, Reading, PA, United States

BHC Education Curator, Vicky Heffner, teaches participants how to weave this easy and fun twine basket featuring two shades of reeds. 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.

Oley Valley Barn Tour: Part X

Discover Hidden Barn Treasures in Historic Oley Valley! During this enriching program, Greg Huber (the Sherlock Holmes of Pennsylvania barns), will share his wealth of knowledge about various Oley Valley barns, their construction, builders, and mysterious etchings. Part X includes barns that have not been featured on previous tours. This tour is a guided driving tour. […]

Locks, Lakes and Legends: Finger Lakes, NY

*We apologize for any inconvenience, but the Locks, Lakes and Legends trip has been canceled. Experience the beauty and abundance of life that the Finger Lakes region has to offer. Featuring 11 pristine inland seas in the heart of upstate New York, this “Locks, Lakes and Legends” multi-day trip has it all, including a Seneca […]

Brunch and Brushes

Berks History Center 940 Centre Avenue, Reading, PA, United States

The Berks History Center is excited to continue offering our special program, Brunch and Brushes, led by BHC Museum Curator, Amber Vroman. During September and October, participants will be painting a brand new design inspired by the motif of a PA German chest on display inside the Historical Society Museum.  Create your own masterpiece while […]

Pennsylvania Railroad Goes to Iran

Berks History Center 940 Centre Avenue, Reading, PA, United States

After Pearl Harbor, the United States Army grew rapidly in order to meet the demands of a nation engaged in a world war. American railroads played a key role in facilitating this growth, with the Pennsylvania Railroad sponsoring five military battalions. Please join BHC for our October Second Saturday program as historian Dave Smoot explores […]

The Story of Sidney and Esther Bratt, Holocaust Survivors

Berks History Center 940 Centre Avenue, Reading, PA, United States

The Berks History Center (BHC), in collaboration with the Jewish Federation of Reading/Berks and the Edwin & Alma N. '51 Lakin Holocaust Library & Resource Center, are proud to present The Story of Sidney and Esther Bratt, Holocaust Survivors on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 3 PM inside BHC's Terrence E. Connor Auditorium located at […]

Fall 2023 Road Ramble

Buy Tickets Now Tickets cost $35/car for BHC members and $45/car for non-members.    Drive and discover Berks County history! Berks History Center invites you, your family, and friends to participate in our Fall 2023 Road Ramble on Saturday, October 21st. Previous Road Rambles have attracted more than 300 attendees! Come join the fun for […]

Buses, Boats, Trains and Trolleys: Raystown Lake and East Broad Top Railroad

Enjoy this all-around transportation experience with rides on buses, boats, trains and trolleys at Raystown Lake and East Broad Top Railroad! During this day trip, guests will enjoy cruising around Pennsylvania's largest lake aboard the Proud Mary Showboat. It has an enclosed lower deck with an exposed top deck, both with seating, so no matter […]

Hike Through History: Cushion Peak

Join author, Paul Miller, and Blue Mountain Eagle Hiking Club guide, Paul Schuman, on a moderate 3+ mile hike to what had once been a destination for those visiting the resorts on South Mountain. At one time, atop the lookout platform that is no longer on Cushion Peak, one could see as far as the […]

The History of Golf Runs Through Berks County

Berks History Center 940 Centre Avenue, Reading, PA, United States

This BHC special event is sure to be un-FORE-gettable. Author and golf enthusiast, Tom Walker, will lead a presentation that honors Reading Country Club’s 100th anniversary and tells the story of Berks County's rich history in the game of golf by highlighting the personalities and events that shaped the sport locally and globally. The focus […]