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Museum Store Specials
Monday March 1, 2010
Historical Society of Berks County, 940 Centre Ave., Reading

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 "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.
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.
We have "rock candy" and lots of children's "old-fashioned" toys for an extra special something for their Easter baskets too.


Easter Egg Tree
Wednesday March 17, 2010
Hendel House 746 Centre Ave., Reading, PA

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.


Kit's Interactive Theatre: "The Immigrants"
Saturday March 20, 2010
Terance E. Connor Auditorium, Historical Society, 940 Centre Avenue, Reading, PA

TIME: 10:00AM

Age appropriate for ages 7 and up. Must be accompanied by an adult.
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.


Easter Egg Tree
Wednesday March 24, 2010
Hendel House, 746 Centre Ave., Reading, PA

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.


HSBC and Henry Janssen Library Closed
Saturday April 3, 2010


The HSBC and the HJL will be closed for the Easter Holiday. We will open at the usual time on Tuesday, April 6. HAPPY EASTER!


OPENING OF NEW EXHIBIT
"MEMBERS' TREASURES"
Saturday April 10, 2010
Historical Society of Berks County, 940 Centre Avenue, Reading, PA

LECTURE: 10:00AM
SPEAKERS: George Meiser, IX and Vice President Beulah Fehr

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.


Snow White's Enchanted Tea Party - 1:00 and 3:30 pm
Saturday April 17, 2010
Hendel House, 746 Centre Ave., Reading, PA

Child actors of the Rainbow Theatre will present an interactive version of Snow White, with refreshments to follow. This year's fashion show will feature jewelry "fit for a Queen" from the HSBC collection. This activity is appropriate for children 5 years and older accompanied by an adult.
Reservations are required - $15 per adult, $10 per child


Snow Whate's Enchanted Tea Party - 1:00 and 3:30 pm
Sunday April 18, 2010
Hendel House, 746 Centre Ave., Reading, PA

Child actors of the Rainbow Theatre will present an interactive version of Snow White, with refreshments to follow. This year's fashion show will feature jewelry "fit for a Queen" from the HSBC collection. This activity is appropriate for children 5 years and older accompanied by an adult.
Reservations required - $15 per adult, $10 per child


OPENING OF NEW EXHIBIT: MANNERBACKS: Reading's Master Silversmiths, 1785-1870
Saturday May 1, 2010
Historical Society, 940 Center Avenue, Reading, PA

SPECIAL GUEST LECTURERS: Terry West, Allison DuPont
TIME: 10:00 AM

The first exhibit of its kind in Berks County, featuring the beautifully crafted silver and gold objects of the Mannerback family.




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