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![]() Dave Eisenhart spoke about the origins of the East Berlin Railroad on July 19, 2017. Very interesting talk to a full house! |
![]() Dave Eisenhart spoke about the origins of the East Berlin Railroad on July 19, 2017. Very interesting talk to a full house! |
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EBHPS opened its doors to the public on Sunday, June 4, 2017. All five
of the buildings owned or leased by the Society were staffed by members
for two hours in the afternoon. Swigart’s Mill, the Church Schoolhouse,
the Fire House, the Log House and Red Men’s Hall attracted a number of
visitors who were eager to look inside these Society buildings and learn
of their history and place in the community. |
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Richard Fox Explains the Workings of Sweigart’s Mill |
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A Local Family Visits the Church Schoolhouse
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The 2017 Quilt Displayed at Red Men’s Hall |
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![]() Thanks to our guest speaker, Bonnie Portzline, for her informative and entertaining talk entitled "Birds With a Gettysburg Address" on 5/17/2017. Her photos of birds on the Battlefield and in the Gettysburg area were absolutely lovely! |
![]() Northern mockingbird photo by Bonnie Portzline. |
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![]() Luke Miller sharing his passion for restoring historic homes on Jan. 18, 2017 at our General Meeting |
![]() Luke Miller sharing his passion for restoring historic homes on Jan. 18, 2017 at our General Meeting |
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![]() Christmas Party 2016: Our Acting President |
![]() Christmas Party 2016: Some Nativity Scenes |
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![]() Christmas Party 2016: Some Nativity Scenes |
![]() Christmas Party 2016: Some Nativity Scenes |
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![]() Christmas Party 2016 |
![]() Christmas Party 2016 |
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![]() Christmas Party 2016 |
![]() Christmas Party 2016 |
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Some photos from the November 16, 2016 presented by Linda Clark entitled "What People Were Reading During the 1860's". Thanks Linda for a very interesting presentation! |
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Here are a few photos from the hearth cooking group from Sunday, August 21, 2016. It was hot but I hear the food was delicious! Some of the participants shown in the photos are Linda, Winni and Jane. |
![]() Preparing the meal. |
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![]() Trying to cool off! |
![]() Enjoying a wonderful repast! |
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![]() East Berlin Community Library Grand Opening on July 24, 2016 |
![]() East Berlin Community Library Grand Opening on July 24, 2016 |
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![]() East Berlin Community Library Grand Opening on July 24, 2016 |
![]() East Berlin Community Library Grand Opening on July 24, 2016: Flag Raising |
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![]() On Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Red Men’s Hall, Beth Thomason of Thomason’s Herb Farm in Hampton, PA presented a very interesting program on herb gardening and ways of using herbs. |
![]() Some of the attendees at Beth Thomason's talk about herb gardening and using herbs. |
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![]() Beth Thomason of Thomason’s Herb Farm in Hampton, PA |
![]() Beth Thomason of Thomason’s Herb Farm in Hampton, PA |
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![]() Mary and Lucia busily cleaning in Swigart's Mill on June 11, 2016 |
![]() Winnie and Jane and others helping clean Swigart's Mill on June 11, 2016 |
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![]() EBHPS Members finishing up a nice repast after cleaning up Swigart's Mill on June 11, 2016 |
![]() Swigart's Mill, built in 1794, and Maintained by the East Berlin Historical Preservation Society |
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On May 27, 2016, the East Berlin, PA cast iron Keystone sign on the west side entrance of town on Rt. 234 was replaced. The East Berlin Historical Preservation Society was involved with coordinating the effort (Thanks Jane Fox!) And a huge Thanks to Kevin Hardy at Gettysburg High School and his students for doing all of the work and a fantastic job to restore this lovely sign! |
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![]() East Berlin Liberty Fire Company Volunteers Demonstrating 1883 Rumsey Hand Drawn Pumper |
![]() Ben Franklin (AKA Richard Fox) Assisting at the Pumper |
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![]() East Berlin Historical Preservation Society Members Working their Triceps on the Hand Drawn Pumper |
![]() 1883 Rumsey Hand Drawn Pumper that was Restored (Coordinated by Butch Crouse, 1st Asst. Chief, Seven Valleys Fire Company) |
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![]() Ken Buohl Discussing the 1920 Pirsch Chemical Wagon |
![]() 1920 Peter Pirsch Chemical Wagon on Display |
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![]() East Berlin PA Liberty No. 1 Fire Department (original location) |
![]() East Berlin Fire Department Original 1926 Truck in front of its Original Home |
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![]() Wayne Bollinger, Hanover Fire Department Fire Museum Curator Displaying Some Examples from Museum |
![]() Ben Franklin Discussing the Idea of Organized Fire Departments |
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![]() Butch Crouse Showing the Progress in the Restoration of the 1883 Rumsey Hand Drawn Pumper |
![]() Honorary Member Certificate for Liberty No. 1 Engine House & Town Hall East Berlin, PA |
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![]() Yard Sale in front of Red Men's April 30, 2016 |
![]() Yard Sale in front of Red Men's April 30, 2016 |
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![]() Bake Sale and Hot Dogs in front of School House April 30, 2016 |
![]() Bill grilling and selling hot dogs near School House April 30, 2016 |
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![]() Shoppers at Bake Sale in School House April 30, 2016 |
![]() Mike, Bill and Paula at hot dog table April 30, 2016 |
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Very interesting talk about Camp Security--Revolutionary War Prisoner
Camp in York County--on Wednesday night 3/16/16! This was presented by
June Lloyd, Librarian Emerita of York County Heritage Trust, Carol
Tanzola, President of the Friends of Camp Security and Craig Landis,
retired elementary school teacher and volunteer on digs at Camp
Security. Thanks to them for their presentation and great work to
preserve this interesting piece of history! Info on their website at: http://www.campsecurity.org/ |
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![]() Presentation on Native American Pottery by Michael Hrinyak, Acting President at General Meeting on January 20, 2016 |
![]() Presentation on Native American Pottery by Michael Hrinyak, Acting President at General Meeting on January 20, 2016 |
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![]() Christmas Party 2015: The Food Awaits |
![]() Christmas Party 2015: Mary, the party organizer and her granddaughter |
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![]() Christmas Party 2015: Faux Fireplace & Greens |
![]() Christmas Party 2015: The Line Forms |
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![]() Christmas Party 2015: Mary's Grandkids Perfom |
![]() Christmas Party 2015: Mary's Grandkids Perfom |
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![]() Richard Fox, Narrator, and Bill Powell at Nov. 18 Fashion Show of 18th Century Clothing Donated by Lynne and Phil Blaker |
![]() Karen Sheaffer modeling clothing at Nov. 18 Fashion Show of 18th Century Clothing Donated by Lynne and Phil Blaker |
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![]() The girls modeling clothing at Nov. 18 2015 Fashion Show of 18th Century Clothing Donated by Lynne and Phil Blaker |
![]() Lucia Hrinyak modelling clothing at Nov. 18 2015 Fashion Show of 18th Century Clothing Donated by Lynne and Phil Blaker |
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![]() Richard Fox and Carol Carlson modeling clothing at Nov. 18 2015 Fashion Show of 18th Century Clothing Donated by Lynne and Phil Blaker |
![]() Lois and Mike Loges modeling clothing at Nov. 18 2015 Fashion Show of 18th Century Clothing Donated by Lynne and Phil Blaker |
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![]() Jane and Richard Fox modeling clothing at Nov. 18 2015 Fashion Show of 18th Century Clothing Donated by Lynne and Phil Blaker |
![]() Karen Sheaffer modelling clothing at Nov. 18 Fashion Show of 18th Century Clothing Donated by Lynne and Phil Blaker |
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![]() "Pennsylvania Jack" from Keystone Marker Trust talks about Documenting and Preserving Pennsylvania Cast Iron Town Signs |
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Erma Barnhart and Jane Fox with
John “Jack” Graham, AKA "Pennsylvania
Jack“ with |
![]() 2015 Strawberry Festival Coordinator Sharon O'Connell |
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![]() Delicious food was enjoyed by all at Strawberry Festival 2015 |
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![]() Hobby Night 2015: Bobby Badders Talks About Gunsmithing |
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![]() Hobby Night 2015: Carol Carlson Shows Some of Her Wonderful Quilts and Needlework |
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![]() Hobby Night 2015: Mary Kollmar, Program Leader, Shows Some of her Lovely Handmade Doll Clothing and Needlework |
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![]() Christmas Party 2014: The Stockings Were Hung... |
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![]() Christmas Party 2014: Good Eats! |
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![]() Christmas Party 2014: Oh Christmas Tree |
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![]() Volunteers Painting Red Men's Hall in January 2014: Peggy Painting Another Pole |
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![]() Volunteers Painting Red Men's Hall in January 2014: Mike Cutting In |
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![]() Log House Christmas Crafts Show 2013 Locally Handmade Crafts |
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![]() Log House Christmas Crafts Show 2013 Locally Handmade Crafts |
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![]() Log House Christmas Crafts Show 2013 Locally Handmade Crafts |
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![]() Log House Christmas Crafts Show 2013 Locally Handmade Crafts |
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![]() 2013 Christmas Party at Swigart's Mill Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas tree |
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2013 Colonial Day was September 14 |
![]() Phil looking Colonial |
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![]() Phil and Lynne take us back in time |
The sweet simplicity of Swigart's Mill at Christmas |
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A festive place setting at the Mill |
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Fred enjoys some fresh strawberries and ice cream at the members'
Strawberry Festival |