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CURRENT EXHIBIT: World Wars I & II: On The Berks Home Front-We Stood United
Thursday January 1, 2009
Historical Society

Now thru Jan 2, 2010


The Board of Trustees and Staff of The Historical Society of Berks County would like to thank Mr. & Mrs. DeLight E. Breidegam, the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission, the Berks County Board of Commissioners, Blanski Energy Management and the Breidegam Family Foundation for making this exhibit possible.


HSBC Closing Early
Friday July 3, 2009
Historical Society Museum and Henry Janssen Library

The Historical Society Museum and Library will be closing early for the July 4th holiday at 2:00 PM.


CLOSED
Saturday July 4, 2009
Historical Society Museum and Henry Janssen Library

CLOSED FOR FOURTH OF JULY


Youth Summer Craft Workshop Series
Wednesday July 8, 2009
July 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30

Youth ages 7 - 14 are invited to attend the Summer Craft Workshop Series presented in the new Education Room at the Historical Society. The workshops follow the theme of our current exhibit, World Wars 1 and 2: Berks County On the Homefront, We Stood United. Cost per child is $4 per workshop ($3 for 1776er members).

Please write the child's name on a piece of paper, along with your phone number and the child's age. Mail the information along with a check payable to HSBC.

Address:
Vicky Heffner, Education Curator
The Historical Society of Berks County
940 Centre Avenue
Reading, PA 19601.

Call the HSBC for more information: 610 375 4375

The workshops are on the following dates from 9:30AM - 11:00AM
  • Wed,July 8 GARDENING FOR THE WAR EFFORT
  • Thurs,July 9 EVENING ENTERTAINMENT
  • Wed,July 15 FOUND-OBJECT MOBILE
  • Thurs,July 16 CIVILIAN WARRIORS
  • Wed,July 22 GAMES
  • Thurs,July 23 DECIPHERING SECRET CODES
  • Wed,July 29 SPARE-TIME PROJECTS
  • Thurs,July 30 WARTIME WINTER


Hendel House Mansion Open to the Public
Saturday July 11, 2009
746 Centre Avenue, Reading, PA 19601

The Hendel House is open to the public every second Saturday, 11:00AM - 4:00PM.


Block Party July 18 12PM - 3PM
Saturday July 18, 2009
940 Centre Ave., Reading , PA

The Historical Society will be hosting a neighborhood block party to meet and greet our neighbors. Everyone is welcome. Free hotdogs and hamburgers while they last along with a variety of interesting presentations including: a period clothing photo-op, high wheeler bicycle demonstration, a black powder cannon shoot, face painting and tattoos, an antique barrell organ demonstration, Engine 11, a DJ and music, and much more. The museum will be open for free tours. The event will be held July 18, 12 PM to 3 PM.


JP Feeney Presents Music in Centre Park
Sunday July 26, 2009
Centre Park, Douglass and Centre Avenue, Reading

Sunday evenings, 6 - 8 PM, beginning July 26. An eight week festival of live music in Centre Park sponsored by John P. Feeney Funeral Home, Inc. Bring blankets or lawn chairs; refreshments will be available at a nominal charge. Admission is free. All the makings for a relaxing summer evening.


OPENING OF Berks County Longrifles and Gun Making - 1750 to 1900 EXHIBIT
Saturday September 12, 2009
The New Palmer Gallery, Historical Society, 940 Centre Avenue, Reading

If you own a Berks County longrifle, pistol, powder horn, hunting bag, or gun barrel or any related Berks County gun making tools (ca 1750 - 1900) and would like to display the item (or simply have it photographed for historic archives, contact Patrick Hornberger, Guest Curator of the HSBC and IOWC exhibits at 410-476-4445 or email: eastwind@hughes.net. You may also call the HSBC: 610-375-4375.

Exhibit will continue through December 31, 2009.


"Ragtime Willie" Fundraiser
Saturday September 12, 2009
Hendel House Mansion, 746 Centre Ave, Reading

Enjoy a chicken dinner on the porch of the Historic Hendel House mansion in Centre Park Historic District while being entertained to the ragtime music of Ragtime Willie. Afterwords take a stroll through beautiful Centre Park. Chicken dinners are also available for take out.


The 23nd Annual Arts & Antiques Fair
Sunday September 13, 2009
Centre Park, Douglass and Centre Avenue, Reading

(Rain Date: Sunday, September 20)

Stroll the delightful shady paths in Centre Park while browsing antiques, fine arts, and the work of local craftspeople. Enjoy a beautiful September afternoon -- for free -- and sample a variety of food for sale from local restaurants. Live music entertainment is provided throughout the day, and tours of the Historic District are available for a nominal fee.


NEW! Visit GoggleWorks and ride the trolley to/from the Arts & Antiques fair for free!


Hendel House Mansion Open to Public
Saturday October 10, 2009
746 Centre Avenue, Reading, PA

The Hendel House is open to the public the second Saturday of every month, 11:00AM-4:00PM


25th Annual Christmas House Tour
Sunday December 13, 2009
Centre Park Historical District

1:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Visit a variety of historic properties decorated for the Holiday Season. Admission includes refreshments to be served at the Historical Society of Berks County. Tickets available the day of the tour in Centre Park.


Christmas Boutiique at the Hendel
Sunday December 13, 2009
Hendel House Mansion, 746 Centre Avenue, Reading

1:00 - 6:00 PM

A special gathering of Berks County crafters and artists will help you get ready for the gift- giving season. Have a fun shopping experience at this unique Christmas boutique!




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