Celebrate 100 years of the Wyomissing Band with a lecture on its history followed by a concert. In addition, the exhibition, "The Wyomissing Band: Celebrating 100 Years," will be open for guests to view. Admission is free to the public. Seating is limited. RSVP is required. Please call 610-375-4375 Wednesday - Saturday, 9 AM to […]
Join BHC Museum Curator, Amber Vroman, for a Printmaking Workshop where participants can carve fun and artistic designs into the surface of linoleum and transfer it onto paper with a hand printing process. These prints make wonderful gifts and greeting cards! Pick from a variety of Pennsylvania German folk art motifs, or create your very […]
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 IX includes barns that have not been featured on previous tours. This tour is a guided driving tour. […]
The Berks History Center is excited to continue offering our special program, Brunch and Brushes, led by BHC Museum Curator, Amber Vroman. During May and June, participants will be painting a BRAND NEW flower design. Create your own masterpiece while enjoying good conversation and delicious refreshments. This unique event blends history with contemporary art. Participants […]
At the beginning of the Revolutionary War, Pennsylvania’s ironworks produced a large percentage of Colonial America’s iron. The battles of Lexington and Concord were fought in the summer of 1775, and shortly thereafter, Pennsylvania began to take measures for the defense of the state. This included raising a militia, fortifying Philadelphia, and manufacturing gunpowder and […]
Join BHC Museum Curator, Amber Vroman, for a Printmaking Workshop where participants can carve fun and artistic designs into the surface of linoleum and transfer it onto paper with a hand printing process. These prints make wonderful gifts and greeting cards! Pick from a variety of Pennsylvania German folk art motifs, or create your very […]
Join BHC for this unforgettable trip to Nova Scotia, with 4,600 miles of coastline, natural beauty of rolling sea, lush green forests, lakes and farmland abound! Click here for more information. To register, contact Vicky Heffner, BHC Education Curator, at education@berkshistory.org or by calling 610-375-4375.
Join BHC Museum Curator, Amber Vroman, for a Printmaking Workshop where participants can carve fun and artistic designs into the surface of linoleum and transfer it onto paper with a hand printing process. These prints make wonderful gifts and greeting cards! Pick from a variety of Pennsylvania German folk art motifs, or create your very […]
During our June Second Saturday program, renowned barn expert, Greg Huber, uncovers the mysterious marks, symbols and hex signs in the interiors of Berks County barns, many of which have very special pieces of graffiti never seen before. PLEASE NOTE: Participants are asked to bring their own pictures of barn stars and hex signs to […]