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Historical Society of Berks County
Founded1869
Location
  • Reading, Pennsylvania
Area served
Berks County, Pennsylvania
Key people
Executive Director: Benjamin Neely
Archivist & Assistant Director: Bradley Smith
Museum Curator: Amber Vroman
Education Coordinator: Vicky Heffner[1]
Websitehttp://www.berkshistory.org

Founded in 1869, the Historical Society of Berks County (HSBC) operates the Berks History Center as a museum and library located in Reading, Pennsylvania. The Society's mission, as described on its website, is "to focus attention on the unique local history, the vast material culture, and the diverse cultural heritage of Berks County by preserving, archiving, and promoting this material to instill in our citizens of all ages and ethnic groups an awareness of this growing treasure trove of information. This allows the HSBC to be a major cultural magnet, drawing people to our community."[2]

The Historical Society houses materials relating to the early history of Berks County in its museum and in the Henry Janssen Library. Over 10,000 members and patrons visit during the year. The Society educates students from public and private schools in the area and is visited by researchers from all over the country.

  1. ^ "About Us". The Historical Society of Berks County. Archived from the original on 2011-03-02. Retrieved 2010-12-20.
  2. ^ "The Historical Society of Berks County". The Historical Society of Berks County.

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