The Berks History Center (BHC), in collaboration with the Jewish Federation of Reading/Berks and the Edwin & Alma N. '51 Lakin Holocaust Library & Resource Center, are proud to present The Story of Sidney and Esther Bratt, Holocaust Survivors on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 3 PM inside BHC's Terrence E. Connor Auditorium located at […]
Buy Tickets Now Tickets cost $35/car for BHC members and $45/car for non-members. Drive and discover Berks County history! Berks History Center invites you, your family, and friends to participate in our Fall 2023 Road Ramble on Saturday, October 21st. Previous Road Rambles have attracted more than 300 attendees! Come join the fun for […]
Enjoy this all-around transportation experience with rides on buses, boats, trains and trolleys at Raystown Lake and East Broad Top Railroad! During this day trip, guests will enjoy cruising around Pennsylvania's largest lake aboard the Proud Mary Showboat. It has an enclosed lower deck with an exposed top deck, both with seating, so no matter […]
Join author, Paul Miller, and Blue Mountain Eagle Hiking Club guide, Paul Schuman, on a moderate 3+ mile hike to what had once been a destination for those visiting the resorts on South Mountain. At one time, atop the lookout platform that is no longer on Cushion Peak, one could see as far as the […]
This BHC special event is sure to be un-FORE-gettable. Author and golf enthusiast, Tom Walker, will lead a presentation that honors Reading Country Club’s 100th anniversary and tells the story of Berks County's rich history in the game of golf by highlighting the personalities and events that shaped the sport locally and globally. The focus […]
The Berks History Center is excited to welcome a brand new program, led by BHC Curator, Amber Vroman. Scherenschnitte is a centuries-old German paper-cutting technique in which a finished product, lace-like in appearance, is created. Learn about the history of this traditional German craft, and create your own cut paper masterpiece while enjoying good conversation […]
*We greatly apologize for any inconvenience, but this program has been canceled.* 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 an Angel design inspired by the holiday season. Create your own masterpiece while […]
For our November Second Saturday program, historian Dennis Damiani reveals the patriotic story of Homer, a local boy who lost his life on a submarine. This program will be held in person, inside the BHC Museum Auditorium. The cost of this program is $5 for BHC members and $8 for non-members. The program fee includes […]
Join BHC Museum Curator, Amber Vroman, for a very special Printmaking Workshop celebrating Reading’s 275th Anniversary. Participants will be carving a design into the surface of linoleum and transfer it onto paper with a hand printing process. The featured design for this workshop is inspired by the Reading Pagoda, the city’s most cherished and iconic landmark. These […]
This holiday, hang a different type of stocking by the chimney with care. Join BHC Education Curator, as she instructs participants how to weave vibrant red and green colored reeds into a basket shaped like a Christmas stocking. This unique and quality item will make the perfect gift or décor for the upcoming holidays. All […]