http://www.berkshistory.org Historical Society of Berks County en-us Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:15:03 EST http://www.berkshistory.org/images/rss.jpg http://www.berkshistory.org 60 120 5 Monday March 1, 2010 - During the month of March, we are featuring 10 percent discounts on all the Ben Austrian Framed Bon Ami cards and Nolde Forest Pottery. The featured books are <i>"Eastertide in Pennsylvania" by Alfred Shoemaker, "The PA Dutch Country" by Irwin Richman and "80 Years of the Reading Musical Foundation" by C Thomas Work.<br> Nolde Forest has beautiful pottery eggs and the Bon Ami framed card collectors' items of the "chics" will make wonderful gifts to put in that special Easter basket.<br> We have "rock candy" and lots of children's "old-fashioned" toys for an extra special something for their Easter baskets too. http://www.berkshistory.org/calendar/index.php#342 Wednesday March 17, 2010 - View HSBC's spectacular collection of Easter egtgs adorning a cott- wrapped sassafras tree in the parlor of our beautiful Hendel House. Donations are greatly appreciated. http://www.berkshistory.org/calendar/index.php#340 Saturday March 20, 2010 - TIME: 10:00AM<br><br> Age appropriate for ages 7 and up. Must be accompanied by an adult.<br> Follow the extraordinary journey of Irish immigrants Maggie McLaughlin and Kitty Jones. Experience the tribulations of ocean passage, Ellis Island examinations, and settling in a strange and hostile land. http://www.berkshistory.org/calendar/index.php#334 Wednesday March 24, 2010 - View HSBC's spectacular collection of Easter eggs adorning a cotton- wrapped sassafras tree in the parlor of our beautiful Hendel House. Donations are greatly appreciated. http://www.berkshistory.org/calendar/index.php#341 Saturday April 10, 2010 - LECTURE: 10:00AM<br> SPEAKERS: George Meiser, IX and Vice President Beulah Fehr<br><br> This display features a wide range and variety of artifacts from the private collections of our very own members never before seen by the public. This wonderful selection includes rare maps, artwork, and items of interest manufactured by businesses native to Berks County. http://www.berkshistory.org/calendar/index.php#326 Saturday May 1, 2010 - SPECIAL GUEST LECTURERS: Terry West, Allison DuPont<br> TIME: 10:00 AM<br><br> The first exhibit of its kind in Berks County, featuring the beautifully crafted silver and gold objects of the Mannerback family. http://www.berkshistory.org/calendar/index.php#333