Celebrate the Holidays in Fredericksburg, VA

*We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience, but this trip has been canceled. Please call 610-375-4375 with any questions. Enjoy holiday magic with BHC and the Washington Family! This multi-day trip […]

Brunch and Brushes

Berks History Center 940 Centre Avenue, Reading, PA, United States

The Berks History Center is excited to continue offering our special program, Brunch and Brushes, led by BHC Museum Curator, Amber Vroman. During November and December, participants will be painting […]

Holiday Historic House Tour

Celebrate the holiday season with the Berks History Center’s annual bus trip to historic homes adorned with traditional Christmas decorations! This holiday season, the BHC will visit Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation, […]

Revolutionary Refugees at Reading

Berks History Center 940 Centre Avenue, Reading, PA, United States

Using excerpts from period diaries, letters, and other resources, former Historical Review of Berks County editor, Michelle Lynch, tells the story of Philadelphia’s premier families as they evacuated to Reading […]

Quilted Christmas Ball Ornament Workshop

Berks History Center 940 Centre Avenue, Reading, PA, United States

Join BHC Education Curator, Vicky Heffner, to learn how to make a fabric star quilted Christmas ornament. These festive ornaments made with small fabric squares, straight pins, and a Styrofoam […]