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READING RAILROAD EXHIBITION OPEN April 12, 2008 to January 10, 2009:
Saturday April 12, 2008


Come celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the Reading Company by visiting the exhibit titled "All Aboard."
From "mother hubbards" to the Rambles, this exhibit is a comprehensive history of what was once the biggest company in the world. Renowned local historian, Benjamin Bernhart is our guest curator. The exhibit will close January 10, 2009.
This exhibit is sponsored by the Norfolk Southern Corp. and Mogel, Speidel, Bobb, & Kershner Law Firm.


FREE TOUR of Hendel House 11 AM to 3 PM
Saturday May 10, 2008
Hendel House

The Hendel House is open for FREE TOURS from 11 AM to 3 PM on May 10, 2008.
Address: 746 Centre Ave., Reading
Chris Miller and Michelle Lynch will be presenting a program on historic preservation.
Call the Historical Soiety of Berks County for information: 610-375-4375


FIRST SATURDAY PROGRAM: "The Art and Architecture of Berks County and Reading Rifles & Powder Horns"
Saturday June 7, 2008
10 AM at the Historical Society of Berks County

Richard Hojsa will present the program entitled, "The Art and Architecture of Berks County and Reading Rifles and Powder Horns".
Refreshments will be served at 9:30 AM. $1.00 per person for members and $2.00 donation for non-members will help defray the cost of refreshments. The program begins at 10 AM.


Hendel House Open House
Saturday June 7, 2008
Hendel House - 746 Centre Ave., Reading, PA

The Hendel House will be open for tours on June 7, 11 AM to 3 PM.
Bob Moyer will be doing a seance. For more information, please call the Historical Society of Berks County at 610-375-4375.


CENTRE PARK TOUR
Saturday June 21, 2008


Stop by the Historical Society of Berks County while you enjoy your tour of Centre Park. The society will be open 9 AM to 4 PM. View our current exhibit, "All Aboard!" celebrating the 175th Anniversary of the Reading Railroad.


FUND RAISER EVENT:
Saturday June 28, 2008
Yellow House, PA

Saturday, June 28, the Historical Society of Berks County will hold a gala fund raiser.  Tickets cost $100 per person ($75 of the ticket price is tax deductible.).
Reception: 6 - 7:30 PMBuffet dinner:  7:30 PM 
Following dinner, music for your listening and dancing will be provided by NORFOLK SOUTHERN LAWMEN, the official country western band of  our current exhibit underwriter, THE NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION.
Please call the Historical Society of Berks County for more information and reservations.
610-375-4375
  Proceeds from this event will help fund the youth education and outreach programs provided by the Historical Society of Berks County.


SUMMER CRAFT WORKSHOP SERIES: Classes for children ages 7 - 14 July 9 to 31
Wednesday July 9, 2008
Historical Society of Berks County

The following classes are available for children ages 7 to 14. The workshops are held 9:30 to 11:00 AM and cost $4 each.
Wednesday, July 9, Felt Wall Hanging (Learn a variety of stitches while sewing a wall hanging for your home.)
Thursday, July 10, Ox Yoke Puzzle Toy (Construct this colonial toy using tools of old and new.)
Wednesday, July 16, Decoupage Goose Egg (This craft dates back hundreds of years to the seventeenth century.)
Thursday, July 17, Victorian Cards (Assemble cards for different holidays as the Victorians once did.)
Wednesday, July 23, Herbal Salad Dressing ( In the colonial period, few things were more important than one's kitchen garden.)
Thursday, July 24, Kaleidoscope (Decorate a tube then put together a kaleidoscope with colored glass and reflecting mirrors.)
Wednesday, July 30, Choo Choo Train Suncatcher (Paint a suncatcher and tour the current exhibit about trains.)
Thursday, July 31, Basketry (Learn about our county's history of basket making while weaving your own basket.)
Please call the Historical Society of Berks County for more information and reservations: 610-375-4375


FREE PUPPET SHOW : COLORES DEL AGUA, THE COLORS OF WATER
Saturday September 20, 2008
Historical Society of Berks County

In celebration of Latin American Month, the Historical Society of Berks County is presenting a FREE and open to the public puppet presentation entitled, "Colores del Agua, the Colors of Water" by Renaissance Artist Puppet Company, on Saturday, September 20, at 2 PM.
The two Latin American folktales, based on water creation myths, have Bilingual aspects and are told with rod, mouth and marionette puppets, and mask work. Original music, influenced by the Mesoamerican and the Caribbean cultures, accompanies these stories. Call the Historical Society of Berks County for more information: 610-375-4375


3 CENTURIES IN BERKS - Historic Property Tour , October 4, 2008, 9AM to 4PM
Saturday October 4, 2008


SAVE THE DATE! Our popular 3 CENTURIES IN BERKS tour will be held October 4, 2008, 9AM to 4 PM. This year we will be exploring architectural treasures in western Berks. Further datails will appear in the upcoming Historical Society calendar of events and in the next Members' Update.




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