History
Blacksmith Day
Old Dry Road Farm 202 Highland Road, WernersvilleFamily friendly free event by the PA Artist-Blacksmith's Association. Forging demonstrations and contest, hands on activities for adults and children. There will be forging stations set up for demonstrations and for open forging by members of the public. For children there will be forging sessions using clay (no fire) to experience what forging is like. ... Read more
Reading Firefighters Museum Tours
Reading Area Firefighters Museum 5th & Laurel Street, ReadingThe Reading Area Firefighters Museum is committed to the preservation of the Liberty Fire Co. No 5 building. The 1876 built structure at South Fifth & Laurel Streets, Reading, PA. This includes the building contents consisting of firefighting memorabilia, antique furnishings, and the John Wanamaker designed “best room”. Read all about the Reading Area Firefighters ... Read more
Open House at Pottsgrove Manor
Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King St, PottstownOpen House Days: Historic Cooking and Collections Curiosities Every Saturday in August has something new to discover at Pottsgrove Manor! The public can see select 18th-century items from the Pottsgrove Manor collection up close and ask questions to the curator. Visitors can also find historic summer delights being created in the reproduction kitchen from period ... Read more
Reading Firefighters Museum Tours
Reading Area Firefighters Museum 5th & Laurel Street, ReadingThe Reading Area Firefighters Museum is committed to the preservation of the Liberty Fire Co. No 5 building. The 1876 built structure at South Fifth & Laurel Streets, Reading, PA. This includes the building contents consisting of firefighting memorabilia, antique furnishings, and the John Wanamaker designed “best room”. Read all about the Reading Area Firefighters ... Read more
Cars & Cones
Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles 85 South Walnut Street, BoyertownThis low-key cruise-in will be held in the Museum parking lot, adjacent to the Museum entrance. Mister Softee will be on hand offering ice cream and other refreshing novelties for purchase. This event is FREE for both vehicles cruising in, as well as spectators. The Museum will be OPEN with extended hours; regular admission rates ... 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
Reading Firefighters Museum Tours
Reading Area Firefighters Museum 5th & Laurel Street, ReadingThe Reading Area Firefighters Museum is committed to the preservation of the Liberty Fire Co. No 5 building. The 1876 built structure at South Fifth & Laurel Streets, Reading, PA. This includes the building contents consisting of firefighting memorabilia, antique furnishings, and the John Wanamaker designed “best room”. Read all about the Reading Area Firefighters ... 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, PottstownOpen House Days: Historic Cooking and Collections Curiosities Every Saturday in August has something new to discover at Pottsgrove Manor! The public can see select 18th-century items from the Pottsgrove Manor collection up close and ask questions to the curator. Visitors can also find historic summer delights being created in the reproduction kitchen from period ... Read more
Reading Firefighters Museum Tours
Reading Area Firefighters Museum 5th & Laurel Street, ReadingThe Reading Area Firefighters Museum is committed to the preservation of the Liberty Fire Co. No 5 building. The 1876 built structure at South Fifth & Laurel Streets, Reading, PA. This includes the building contents consisting of firefighting memorabilia, antique furnishings, and the John Wanamaker designed “best room”. Read all about the Reading Area Firefighters ... Read more
Reading Firefighters Museum Tours
Reading Area Firefighters Museum 5th & Laurel Street, ReadingThe Reading Area Firefighters Museum is committed to the preservation of the Liberty Fire Co. No 5 building. The 1876 built structure at South Fifth & Laurel Streets, Reading, PA. This includes the building contents consisting of firefighting memorabilia, antique furnishings, and the John Wanamaker designed “best room”. Read all about the Reading Area Firefighters ... Read more
Renaissance Faire
Mount Hope Estate & Winery 2775 Lebanon Road, ManheimGet ready to live the excitement and adventure of jousting knights and royal delights with colorfully costumed villagers and merrymakers ready to make your visit an unforgettable experience. Musical, stunt ... Read more
Open House at Pottsgrove Manor
Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King St, PottstownOpen House Days: Historic Cooking and Collections Curiosities Every Saturday in August has something new to discover at Pottsgrove Manor! The public can see select 18th-century items from the Pottsgrove Manor collection up close and ask questions to the curator. Visitors can also find historic summer delights being created in the reproduction kitchen from period ... Read more
Renaissance Faire
Mount Hope Estate & Winery 2775 Lebanon Road, ManheimGet ready to live the excitement and adventure of jousting knights and royal delights with colorfully costumed villagers and merrymakers ready to make your visit an unforgettable experience. Musical, stunt ... Read more
Reading Firefighters Museum Tours
Reading Area Firefighters Museum 5th & Laurel Street, ReadingThe Reading Area Firefighters Museum is committed to the preservation of the Liberty Fire Co. No 5 building. The 1876 built structure at South Fifth & Laurel Streets, Reading, PA. This includes the building contents consisting of firefighting memorabilia, antique furnishings, and the John Wanamaker designed “best room”. Read all about the Reading Area Firefighters ... Read more
Reading Firefighters Museum Tours
Reading Area Firefighters Museum 5th & Laurel Street, ReadingThe Reading Area Firefighters Museum is committed to the preservation of the Liberty Fire Co. No 5 building. The 1876 built structure at South Fifth & Laurel Streets, Reading, PA. This includes the building contents consisting of firefighting memorabilia, antique furnishings, and the John Wanamaker designed “best room”. Read all about the Reading Area Firefighters ... Read more
Historic Dreibelbis Farm Festival
Historic Dreibelbis Farm 356 Hard Hill Rd, HamburgThe biggest event at the Dreibelbis Farm is the annual Historic Farm Festival, held every summer near the end of August. Re-enactors demonstrate skills and craftmanship required for life on ... Read more
Schoolhouse Games
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingJoin the Friends of the Epler’s One Room Schoolhouse every fourth Saturday May through October to discover and try hands-on games enjoyed by students of the past. Step inside the newly restored school and experience what student life was like in a one- room schoolhouse. Activities are FREE and open to the public.