Historical Review of Berks County

Historical Review of Berks County The quarterly journal of the
BERKS HISTORY CENTER
For subscription information, call 610-375-4375 The Historical Review of Berks County is published quarterly.

For the past seven decades, it has been the key player in disseminating information about the people, places and events behind the county's rich and impressive history. This Review will sport a refreshing new format beginning with the Spring 2012 issue and will introduce a variety of new features.

Some fun photos to ponder....a couple of vintage shots from the former Outer Station...and a Rail Ramble classic with fo...
09/12/2025

Some fun photos to ponder....a couple of vintage shots from the former Outer Station...and a Rail Ramble classic with former Reading Mayor Karen Miller and former Historical Society President Terry Connor.

The fall, 2025, issue–the 90th anniversary edition–is on its way to members of the History Center, and soon to be in the...
09/04/2025

The fall, 2025, issue–the 90th anniversary edition–is on its way to members of the History Center, and soon to be in the museum store.
Here's a little fun feature from way back when that heralded the Historical Society and the Historical Review.

Just a few of the stories in the Fall, 2025 Review!
09/03/2025

Just a few of the stories in the Fall, 2025 Review!

09/03/2025

Within what some purists may consider a startling cover of the fall Historical Review are many stories readers will find fascinating.....
•Historical Relics Rising From the Ashes
•Farewell to Toll Booths
•Family Life on the Schuylkill Canal
•....and much more!..oh, and the introduction of a new Berks History Center executive director!

....and there it is! Available at the Berks History Center museum shop, or as a benefit of being a member! Check it out!
06/15/2025

....and there it is! Available at the Berks History Center museum shop, or as a benefit of being a member! Check it out!

....and so it began....The fall, 2025 edition of the Review will mark the 90th anniversary of the journal...
06/10/2025

....and so it began....
The fall, 2025 edition of the Review will mark the 90th anniversary of the journal...

05/21/2025

Where will you learn about the first battle casualty buried at Arlington National Cemetery? The Berks birthplace of a president's grandfather? The local lady who was a member of an elite and unique World War II unit? A tattooed, alcohol-indulging dog? ...and much, much more?
In the Summer edition of The Historical Review, which will be available soon–as a benefit of membership in the Berks History Center, or for ten bucks in the center's gift shop.

The Spring, 2025 HISTORICAL REVIEW has been sent out to members of the Berks History Center!Enjoy stories that include:•...
03/18/2025

The Spring, 2025 HISTORICAL REVIEW has been sent out to members of the Berks History Center!
Enjoy stories that include:
•The Curious Death of John O'Reilly Kelly
•When Kentucky Almost Bought the Daniel Boone Homestead
•Reading's Street Signs
•Early Road Maps
•When Satchel Paige Came to Reading
•A Reading Woman Trailblazer for Human Rights...and much, much more.

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