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Upcoming Events:
Save the Date!
See 2023 General Meeting Speakers Here
Please join us--Public Invited to
General
Meetings!
Thank you to Bart Stump who discussed carvings of animals,
human figures and symbols on rocks rising out of the
Susquehanna River (known as petroglyphs) which are
thought to be as old as a thousand years, during our
general meeting on Sept. 21, 2022.
Thanks to Licensed Battlefield Guide John Krepps for a fascinating talk about the action that happened down the streets and alleyways of Hanover between the Union Calvary commanded by George Armstrong Custer and Confederate Calvary led by J.E.B. Stuart during the Battle of Hanover on June 30, 1863
See photos from our fun 2022 Christmas party with lots of delectable foods and great conversation!
Wonderful handmade crafts and tools were available at our Christmas at Red Men's Hall event on November 25, 26 and 27, 2022. It was a great way to start off the holiday season! See flyer here. See Photos here.
See Photos from The Hearth Cooking Group Here and
see photos of Jane and Richard's demonstration of hearth
cooking tools at Freedom Christian School Colonial Day,
Gettysburg, PA May 4, 2022 Sorry--this was cancelled: EBHPS will be hosting a tea on Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 1 to 3 pm at Red Men's Hall, 332 W. King St., East Berlin, PA. Beth Thomason from Thomason's Olde Thyme Herb Farm will do a presentation about herbs. See Flyer with More Information Here.
See Some Photos from our fun Christmas Party with lots of good food that was held on Dec. 11, 2021
We are sorry to say that the Log House Craft Show scheduled for November 25-26, 2022 has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances and will return in 2023.
Our Log House Christmas Craft Show was held on November 26th and 27th, 2021 from 10 am to 4 pm. See Flyer Here. See some photos Here. What a fun event!
Thanks to Rosanne Pelligrino for her wonderful potrayal of Martha Washington on November 17, 2021! This was our final general meeting of the year. See photos here.
On Wednesday, September 15, 2021 we enjoyed hearing the presentation of the Victorian Historian (AKA Adam Shefts). Thanks to Mr. Shefts, who shared unique and fascinating stories and facts that happened during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. See photos here.
WELCOME to EAST BERLIN where the past comes to life!
EAST BERLIN is an historic town located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. The main street was placed on the national register of Historic Place in recognition of its many early buildings. East Berlin Historical Preservation Society was organized in 1975 in an effort to preserve the unique heritage of the town and is responsible for the following historic buildings: Red Men's Hall (Location 1) Church / School House (Location 2) Log House (Location 3) Swigart's Mill (Location 4) Liberty #1 Engine House (Location 5) Please note: as of Nov. 20, 2019, the Engine House is now owned and maintained by the East Berlin Borough. For more information contact us at: East Berlin Historical Preservation Society Post Office Box 73, 332 W. King Street East Berlin, PA 17316 (717) 259-0822
Email: ebhps@comcast.net
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Please Join Us! 2023 Membership Form! Click here for printable membership form See Dillsburg Banner Article about David Taylor's Captured but Not Forgotten Talk. East Berlin made the top 10 of the Safest and Most Peaceful Places to Live in Pennsylvania! A blast from the past! Check out the East Berlin, PA 1964 Bicentennial Parade on YouTube! Follow this link!
See photos from our fun 2022 Christmas party with lots of delectable foods and great conversation! Wonderful handmade crafts and tools were available at our Christmas at Red Men's Hall event on November 25, 26 and 27, 2022. It was a great way to start off the holiday season! See flyer here. See Photos here. We are sorry to say that the Log House Craft Show scheduled for November 25-26, 2022 has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances and will return in 2023. Mark Your Calendars! Save the Date! June 10, 2023 from Noon to 4 pm. EBHPS Strawberry Festival. Open to the Public--Rain or Shine. Swigart's Mill--located at intersection of Rt 234 & Beaver Creek Rd., East Berlin, PA See Flyer Here
Thank you to Bart Stump who discussed carvings of animals,
human figures and symbols on rocks rising out of the
Susquehanna River (known as petroglyphs) which are
thought to be as old as a thousand years, during our
general meeting on Sept. 21, 2022.
Thanks to Jim McClure for an enlightening presentation about “Historical Women of York County” on May 18, 2022. See photos here. See flyer here. See more info on our General Meetings page.
Sorry--this was cancelled: EBHPS will be hosting a tea on Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 1 to 3 pm at Red Men's Hall, 332 W. King St., East Berlin, PA. Beth Thomason from Thomason's Olde Thyme Herb Farm will do a presentation about herbs. See Flyer with More Information Here.
See Photos from The Hearth Cooking Group Here and
see photos of Jane and Richard's demonstration of hearth
cooking tools at Freedom Christian School Colonial Day,
Gettysburg, PA May 4, 2022
See
Some Photos from
our fun Christmas Party with lots of good food that was held on Dec. 11,
2021
Thanks to Rosanne Pelligrino for her wonderful potrayal of Martha Washington
on November 17, 2021! This was our final general meeting of the year.
See
photos here.
We learned how the troops celebrated the Christmas season at Valley
Forge.
On Wednesday, September 15, 2021 we enjoyed hearing the presentation of
the
Victorian Historian (AKA Adam Shefts). Thanks to Mr. Shefts, who
shared unique
and fascinating stories and facts that happened during the Victorian and
Edwardian eras.
See photos here.
East Berlin Historical Preservation Society Post Office Box 73, 332 W. King Street East Berlin, PA 17316 (717) 259-0822
Email:
ebhps@comcast.net |
This pattern was
chosen because of its simplicity.
It is a “Churn Dash”, or “Monkey Wrench”
pattern, 72 blocks in all, each one 8 ˝ inches square, set in 9 straight
rows of 8 blocks. The blocks are separated by thin strips of sashing,
with corner setting squares. This time I chose shades of green, with
pops of reds, as we had an abundance of fat quarters* donated by Sue Hess.
Thank you, Sue and daughters. I only had to purchase fabrics for the
sashing, the creams for some of the blocks, and the borders (green and
gold), and the back of the quilt. I cut the fabrics into squares and strips
and gave them to the ladies to piece together. Erma Barnhart was given
the bulk of the blocks, and Winnie Flynn took the rest to a quilt group at
the East Berlin Library, who volunteered to help with sewing the blocks.
When they were completely pieced, Erma took all of them and assembled the
quilt top. She did a beautiful job; and it is a very large quilt,
king-sized. She is also making some throw pillows to go with it.
Once I get the top marked with a quilting pattern, we will attach it to the
quilt frame. |
Last Updated 6/7/2023 |