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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

See 2023 General Meeting Speakers Here

Please join us--Public Invited to General Meetings!
Interesting speakers and topics as well as
fine company and light refreshments…the perfect evening.
2023 General Meeting Speakers

Our next general meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 7:30 pm at Red Mens Hall, 332 W. King Street, East Berlin, PA: David Peters will present "The Real Story of the Mason Dixon Line"--more info to follow.

Thanks so much to Sue Ann Keim for a very enlightening presentation about "The History of Nursing During the 1800's" on May 17, 2023 See Flyer Here. See Photos Here.

Thanks very much to Bart Stump for a very interesting and enthusiastic presentation about the Justice Bell on March 15, 2023. See Flyer Here. See Photos Here.

Thanks to Jeff Greenawalt for a very entertaining evening with his presentation on January 18, 2023 entitled "A Burns Night Celebration". It was a fun evening of songs, poetry, and stories with Jeff Greenawalt portraying the Scottish Bard Robert Burns. Flyer Here. See Photos Here.

Thanks very much to Tom Davidson for taking us on an interesting road trip through 14 Pennsylvania counties traveling down the Lincoln Highway on November 16, 2022. See Flyer Here. See Photos 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. See Flyer Here. See Photos Here.

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 here.

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.

Thanks to David Peters for a very interesting presentation on March 16, 2022 about The Enigma Machine--See Flyer Here! See Photos Here!

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!

See some photos here of the some of the finds that were displayed at The Great Antique Road Show on Wednesday, January 19, 2022

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

Please Join Us! 2023 Membership Form!
Click here for printable membership form

The 1764 Preservation Fund is designed for companies and organizations to provide annual contributions for the ongoing preservation of the Society’s buildings. See how you can help here.

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