History
Kutztown Folk Festival
Kutztown Fairgrounds 450 Wentz. St., KutztownThe Kutztown Folk Festival is the oldest continuously operated folklife festival in America. This nine-day event continues to draw visitors from all over the world, entertaining families while providing valuable ... Read more
A Brush with History: Opening Day
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingThe Heritage Center’s first art show featuring local artists will celebrate its opening day in the site’s stone farmhouse. Art from young artists will also be featured in the barn. ... Read more
Paws of the Path Dog Walk
Daniel Boone Homestead 400 Daniel Boone Road, BirdsboroBring your furry friend and join us for a walk around Daniel Boone Homestead. Dogs must be on a leash and well-behaved around other dogs.
Magical Wizards and Witches Weekend
Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles 85 South Walnut Street, BoyertownFor the third year in a row, the Museum is participating in Boyertown's Magical Wizards and Witches Weekend! Come and visit your favorite spots in Boyertown as local merchants, restaurants ... Read more
The Brick Reading Railroad
Reading Railroad Heritage Museum 500 South 3rd Street, HamburgThis fascinating miniature of the Reading Railroad designed and built of Lego bricks will be displayed July 27 and 28 and August 3 and 4, 2024. New this year: an ... Read more
Magical Wizards and Witches Weekend
Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles 85 South Walnut Street, BoyertownFor the third year in a row, the Museum is participating in Boyertown's Magical Wizards and Witches Weekend! Come and visit your favorite spots in Boyertown as local merchants, restaurants ... Read more
The Brick Reading Railroad
Reading Railroad Heritage Museum 500 South 3rd Street, HamburgThis fascinating miniature of the Reading Railroad designed and built of Lego bricks will be displayed July 27 and 28 and August 3 and 4, 2024. New this year: an ... Read more
Preschool History Storytime
Daniel Boone Homestead 400 Daniel Boone Road, BirdsboroJoin us each month on the 1st Friday for History Storytime. Each month we will read a different storybook and do a craft to go along with that book.
Founder’s Day Open House
Berks History Center 940 Centre Avenue, ReadingPlease join us on August 3rd as we celebrate the first meeting of the Historical Society of Berks County in August of 1869. Admission is FREE for everyone. If you’re ... Read more
Blacksmith Day
Old Dry Road Farm 202 Highland Road, WernersvilleThe Pennsylvania Artist-Blacksmiths' Association will be holding their annual Blacksmith Day on Saturday, August 3th from 9am to 4pm. It will be held on the grounds of Old Dry Road ... Read more
The Brick Reading Railroad
Reading Railroad Heritage Museum 500 South 3rd Street, HamburgThis fascinating miniature of the Reading Railroad designed and built of Lego bricks will be displayed July 27 and 28 and August 3 and 4, 2024. New this year: an ... Read more
Open House at Pottsgrove Manor
Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King St, PottstownSaturdays are special in August as living history and unique items from the collection are highlighted throughout the month. Each weekend has something different, so check on our website and ... Read more
The Brick Reading Railroad
Reading Railroad Heritage Museum 500 South 3rd Street, HamburgThis fascinating miniature of the Reading Railroad designed and built of Lego bricks will be displayed July 27 and 28 and August 3 and 4, 2024. New this year: an ... Read more
Cars & Cones
Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles 85 South Walnut Street, BoyertownThe Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles invites you our 3rd Annual Cars & Cones Cruise-in from 4 – 6:30 PM. This low-key cruise-in will be held in the Museum parking ... Read more
Goschenhoppen Folk Festival
Henry Antes Plantation 318 Colonial Road, PerkiomenvilleFor over 50 years the Goschenhoppen Folk Festival has showcased daily life of the Pennsylvania Germans in the 18th and 19th centuries. Over 500 volunteers, dressed in period clothing, use ... Read more
Goschenhoppen Folk Festival
Henry Antes Plantation 318 Colonial Road, PerkiomenvilleFor over 50 years the Goschenhoppen Folk Festival has showcased daily life of the Pennsylvania Germans in the 18th and 19th centuries. Over 500 volunteers, dressed in period clothing, use ... Read more
Open House at Pottsgrove Manor
Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King St, PottstownSaturdays are special in August as living history and unique items from the collection are highlighted throughout the month. Each weekend has something different, so check on our website and ... Read more
Open House at Pottsgrove Manor
Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King St, PottstownSaturdays are special in August as living history and unique items from the collection are highlighted throughout the month. Each weekend has something different, so check on our website and ... Read more