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Historical Society of Berks County Attraction Details
Historical Society of Berks County
http://www.berksweb.com/histsoc/
Our mission since 1869 has been to collect, preserve, and foster an appreciation for the historically important physical culture of our country and to promote in present-day citizens of all ages an interest and knowledge of past area events, people and cultural heritage in order to instill a sense of pride in local history.

Address:
940 Centre Avenue
Reading, PA 19601

Phone: 610-375-4375

Handicap Access? N




All Tours Nearby
Reading and Berks County Visitors Bureau (0.7 Miles)
Bethel A.M.E. Church (0.94 Miles)
White Star Tours (2.83 Miles)

Museums Nearby
Reading Area Fire Fighter's Museum (1.1 Miles)
Keith Haring: Journey of the Radiant Baby (1.23 Miles)
Reading Public Museum Park and Arboretum (1.33 Miles)
Planetarium at the Reading Public Museum (1.38 Miles)

Historical and Genealogical Societies Nearby
Berks County Genealogical Society (2.14 Miles)
Sinking Spring Historical Society (4.74 Miles)
Antique Complex of Fleetwood (6.1 Miles)

History Museums Nearby
Reading Area Fire Fighter's Museum (1.1 Miles)
Berks County Heritage Center (1.81 Miles)

History Tours Nearby
Greater Reading Convention and Visitors Bureau (0.7 Miles)
Reading and Berks County Visitors Bureau (0.7 Miles)
Bethel A.M.E. Church (0.94 Miles)
Centre Park Victorian Historic District (1.34 Miles)

Accommodations & Dining Nearby
Great China Restaurant (0.68 Miles)
Girlfriends Getaways (1.08 Miles)
Ramada Inn and Conference Center - Reading (1.26 Miles)
The Inn at Reading (1.36 Miles)

All Dining Nearby
Melody's Restaurant & Tavern (0.65 Miles)
Sahara Restaurant (0.7 Miles)
The Ugly Oyster (0.77 Miles)
Sweet Street Desserts (0.87 Miles)

Railroads Nearby
Reading Railroad Museum (5.06 Miles)

Family Restaurants Nearby
Queen City Family Restaurant (1.23 Miles)
Reading Family Restaurant (1.25 Miles)
Historic Freymoyer's Hotel and Restaurant (1.4 Miles)
Garden Restaurant (1.85 Miles)

Fine Dining Nearby
Melody's Restaurant & Tavern (0.65 Miles)
The Ugly Oyster (0.77 Miles)
Penn's View Hotel (0.88 Miles)
Canal Street Pub and Restaurant (1.17 Miles)

Historic Places Nearby
Reading Area Fire Fighter's Museum (1.1 Miles)
Tulpehocken Creek Valley Park (1.81 Miles)
Wiley's Bridge (1.9 Miles)
Berks County Genealogical Society (2.14 Miles)

All Accommodations Nearby
Adrienne's Inn at Centre Park (0.18 Miles)
Wyndham Reading Hotel (0.65 Miles)
Penn-View Motel (0.89 Miles)
Comfort Inn - Reading (0.94 Miles)

Hotels & Motels Nearby
Stirling Guest Hotel (0.17 Miles)
Wyndham Reading (0.62 Miles)
Wyndham Reading Hotel (0.65 Miles)
Penn's View Hotel (0.88 Miles)

Hiking Nearby
Union Canal Towpath (1.65 Miles)
Schuylkill River National and State Heritage Area (2.06 Miles)
Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center (3.43 Miles)
Blue Marsh Lake (5.44 Miles)

Biking Nearby
Schuylkill River National and State Heritage Area (2.06 Miles)
Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center (3.43 Miles)

Shopping Nearby
Hartstrings - The Childrenswear Outlet (0.6 Miles)
Down East/GK Outlet (0.61 Miles)
Coach Factory Store (0.64 Miles)
Discoveries Gallery (0.7 Miles)

Golfing Nearby
Gassers Golf Driving Range and Miniature Golf (0.17 Miles)
Schells' Miniature Golf (2.63 Miles)
Schell's 27 Hole Miniature Golf (2.66 Miles)
Flying Hills Golf Club (3.46 Miles)

Arts & Entertainment Nearby
Reading Symphony Orchestra (0.63 Miles)
Star Series Association (0.67 Miles)
Sweet Street Desserts (0.87 Miles)
Reading Community Players (0.9 Miles)

Dance Performances Nearby
Albright College, Center for the Arts (1.18 Miles)
Berks Ballet Theatre (1.76 Miles)

Music Nearby
Reading Symphony Orchestra (0.63 Miles)
Sovereign Performing Arts Center (0.67 Miles)
Star Series Association (0.67 Miles)
Sovereign Center (0.84 Miles)

Amateur/College Sports Nearby
Reading Phillies Baseball (0.72 Miles)
Reading Phillies/First Energy Stadium (0.73 Miles)
Laser Quest (1.64 Miles)
Laser Quest Wyomissing (1.66 Miles)

Action Sports Nearby
Reading Phillies Baseball (0.72 Miles)
Laser Quest (1.64 Miles)
Laser Quest Wyomissing (1.66 Miles)
Schuylkill River National and State Heritage Area (2.06 Miles)

Antiquing Nearby
Centre Park Victorian Historic District (1.34 Miles)
Willow Glen Flea Market (4.69 Miles)
Deutsche Classic July 9th Event (4.73 Miles)
Brickel's Racing Collectibles, Inc. (5.2 Miles)

Nature & Outdoors Nearby
Berks County Conservancy (0.91 Miles)
Reading Public Museum Park and Arboretum (1.33 Miles)
Union Canal Towpath (1.65 Miles)
Tulpehocken Creek Valley Park (1.81 Miles)

Water Activities Nearby
Schuylkill River National and State Heritage Area (2.06 Miles)
Astor Swimwear (3.38 Miles)
Blue Falls Grove Water Park (4.49 Miles)

Hunting & Fishing Nearby
Union Canal Towpath (1.65 Miles)
Schuylkill River National and State Heritage Area (2.06 Miles)
Blue Marsh Lake (5.44 Miles)
On the Fly Adventures (5.73 Miles)

Theatre Nearby
GoggleWorks (0.62 Miles)
Reading Community Players (0.9 Miles)
Berks County Conservancy (0.91 Miles)
Rajah Theatre (0.93 Miles)

Festivals & Fairs Nearby
Star Series Association (0.67 Miles)
Reading Fair (1.32 Miles)
Deutsche Classic July 9th Event (4.73 Miles)
Hobby Horse Ranch Native American Festival (5.38 Miles)

Monuments Nearby
Wiley's Bridge (1.9 Miles)
Lindbergh Viaduct (2.8 Miles)

Bird Watching Nearby
Blue Marsh Lake (5.44 Miles)

Boating & Sailing Nearby
Schuylkill River National and State Heritage Area (2.06 Miles)
Blue Marsh Lake (5.44 Miles)

Tours Nearby
Pagoda (0.26 Miles)
Greater Reading Convention and Visitors Bureau (0.7 Miles)
Reading and Berks County Visitors Bureau (0.7 Miles)
Berks County Hex Barn Tour (1.08 Miles)

Country Markets Nearby
Reading Fair (1.32 Miles)
Fairgrounds Farmers Market (1.46 Miles)
Stitch 'N Stuff (1.88 Miles)
Shillington Farmers Market (2.28 Miles)

State & National Parks Nearby
Berks County Conservancy (0.91 Miles)
Tulpehocken Creek Valley Park (1.81 Miles)
Berks County Parks & Recreation Dept. (1.86 Miles)
Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center (3.43 Miles)

Galleries Nearby
Art Plus Gallery (1.1 Miles)
Albright College, Freedman Gallery (1.18 Miles)
Keith Haring: Journey of the Radiant Baby (1.23 Miles)
Berks Art Alliance (1.61 Miles)

National Historic Parks Nearby
Greater Reading Convention and Visitors Bureau (0.7 Miles)
Reading and Berks County Visitors Bureau (0.7 Miles)
Tulpehocken Creek Valley Park (1.81 Miles)

Lectures & Seminars Nearby
Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center (3.43 Miles)
Deutsche Classic July 9th Event (4.73 Miles)

African American Heritage Nearby
Bethel A.M.E. Church (0.94 Miles)

Nature Centers Nearby
Schuylkill River National and State Heritage Area (2.06 Miles)
Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center (3.43 Miles)

River Adventures Nearby
Schuylkill River National and State Heritage Area (2.06 Miles)

Farm Tours Nearby
Deer Creek Farm (6.37 Miles)

Gardens & Arboretums Nearby
Reading Public Museum Park and Arboretum (1.33 Miles)
Deer Creek Farm (6.37 Miles)

Pro Sports Nearby
Sovereign Performing Arts Center (0.67 Miles)
Reading Phillies/First Energy Stadium (0.73 Miles)
Reading Rage Professional Soccer (2.23 Miles)

Art Museums Nearby
Keith Haring: Journey of the Radiant Baby (1.23 Miles)
Planetarium at the Reading Public Museum (1.38 Miles)

Diners Nearby
9th and Marion Diner (0.65 Miles)
Stadium Restaurant (0.73 Miles)
West Reading Diner (0.93 Miles)
Reading Family Restaurant (1.25 Miles)

Nightlife Nearby
Girlfriends Getaways (1.08 Miles)
FirstEnergy Berks Jazz Fest, presented by Berks Arts Council (1.45 Miles)
David Stein's Reading Comedy Outlet (1.85 Miles)

Motorcycling Nearby
Classic Harley-Davidson (3.72 Miles)

Baseball Heritage Nearby
Reading Phillies Baseball (0.72 Miles)

Kids Nearby
Reading Phillies Baseball (0.72 Miles)
Keith Haring: Journey of the Radiant Baby (1.23 Miles)

Historic Towns Nearby
Centre Park Victorian Historic District (1.34 Miles)

Driving Tours Nearby
Berks County Hex Barn Tour (1.08 Miles)

Haunted Happenings Nearby
Berks County Hex Barn Tour (1.08 Miles)

Amusement & Theme Parks Nearby
Blue Falls Grove Water Park (4.49 Miles)

Outfitters Nearby
On the Fly Adventures (5.73 Miles)

Resorts Nearby
Girlfriends Getaways (1.08 Miles)


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