Berks County Genealogical Society

04/23/2026

Getting locked in on these study sessions. 🔒

Join us Monday, May 11th, at the Exeter Community Library for an educational Holocaust Memorial Program with Jeff Gernsheimer. Jeff will speak about his late mother's experiences escaping N**i Germany. Appropriate for ages 10 & up. Registration Required.
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04/23/2026

This strategy is absolutely bussin' no cap. 💡

A landmark evening celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Schmidt Training and Technology Center featured internationally recognized entrepreneur and Shark Tank investor Robert Herjavec as the keynote speaker.

04/23/2026

Then & Now: The General Store of Gerhart & Moyer in Robesonia on the corner of South Robeson and Ruth Streets around 1910 and today. Gerhart and Moyer began operations here about 1905 and operated until Moyer retired in 1913. Then Gerhart partnered with sons Robert and Lyman in which the business changed to Gerhart & Sons Store and operated into the mid-20th century. It appears at some point this structure lost a floor, so if you know what happened drop that in the comments. Today it appears to be a residence.

04/23/2026

04/23/2026

The group will examine the barriers that prevent many residents from entering or advancing in healthcare careers, including cost, transportation, and limited access to support services, and will outline policy priorities such as funding for workforce training, paid clinical experiences, credentialin...

04/23/2026

04/23/2026

BCTV will host a four-film series beginning in May. In honor of our 50th anniversary, we’re showing four films that honor community media, public media, public access, and local news in different, unique ways.

04/23/2026

Then & Now: The Wildcat Club on Spring Street in Wyomissing, just behind the Inn at Reading. The Wildcat Club opened in 1972 and was owned and operated by Fred and Janice Lippold, who also owned the Inn at Reading. By 1980 it changed hands and was called R.J. Willoughbys, operating until its owner was convicted of failing to pay adequate taxes in 1984. In 1990 it became O'Kelly's, more of a sports bar themed night club. Around the turn of the millenium it was renovated into a credit union, which it still is today.

04/23/2026

BCTV is ready to serve you — with video production and editing, podcast production and management, studio and PA system rentals, and more! Explore the wide range of services available to your Berks County organization at the link in our bio. 🎬✨

04/23/2026

We are pleased to share that the U.S. Brig Niagara refit has reached 82% total completion. As shown in our latest progress breakdown, we have successfully navigated the most intensive phases of the project.

Most notably, the Carpentry category — which represents over 60% of the total project scope — is now 99% complete. With Engine, Electrical, and Systems work also hitting the 99% mark, the project has transitioned into the final Close Out phase.

We are officially on the countdown to return home to Erie! We remain on target to depart Bristol Marine's Sample's Shipyard in Boothbay Harbor Marina, Maine in early June and sail into our home port on July 2, 2026. Learn more ⬇️