Berks County Genealogical Society

Berks County Genealogical Society Berks County Genealogical Society

The Berks County Geological Society’s purpose is to collect, preserve, and disseminate data of interest to professional and amateur genealogists and historians.

03/26/2024

BCGS will be in the barn for Berks History Day. Will be show casing our Berks Cousins database. Stop by and add your family or maybe we already have you.

04/22/2023

Tried to make a video of April's meeting but had no idea camera will shut down in 30 minutes. Uploading here the 30 minutes I got and will be looking into another procedure.

Thursday evening, March 16, 2023,the Berks County Genealogical Society will feature a talk by Rendall Fegley, Ph.D., aut...
03/05/2023

Thursday evening, March 16, 2023,the Berks County Genealogical Society will feature a talk by Rendall Fegley, Ph.D., author and retired PSU Instructor. “What Was Happening in the Olde Country to Drive Immigrants to America?” Doors open at 6:00 PM, meeting begins at 6:30 PM. Meeting at the Society's library on the 4th floor of the Goggle Works Arts Center, 2nd and Washington Streets, Reading. Guests are welcome.

🎉 Activity is picking up in the library and membership is growing. Members and volunteers are what make our society grea...
04/26/2022

🎉 Activity is picking up in the library and membership is growing. Members and volunteers are what make our society great! Are you able to give BCGS some time each week?

Contact info@berksgenes.org or stop in at the library for more info on this and other volunteer positions.

03/03/2022

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Our first open house and FREE class is this Sunday, March 6!

Are you ready to gather your ancestors?

11/23/2021

'Tis the season of giving! Looking for unique gifts? Here are some ideas below…

🎁 Know someone interested in family history or wanting tp know more about their family's history? A membership is perfect for them!

❤️ Want to honor or memorialize a loved friend or family member? Sponsor the binding of a book in their name or in the name of someone they love.

Want to give back on Giving Tuesday or throughout the holiday season?

🛒 Shopping online? Name us as your preferred charity through AmazonSmile.

🤲🏼 Donations are welcome (and tax-deductible!). Did you know that some employers match charitable donations? Ask your company if they can help you with your donation.

Questions? Send us a message and we're happy to help you with your membership or library questions. We hope to see you in the library soon!

11/03/2021

📖 Have a story to tell?

Berks County Genealogical Society wants your historical tales, research procedures and of course your family trees. Do you have photos of the old homestead? Share them with us along with a short explanation.

If you would like to share some of your genealogical research for publication in the Journal, send us a message. 📬

10/08/2021

Berks County Genealogical Society is celebrating 40 years! A non-profit, volunteer-based organization and here’s how you can help to keep researching for another forty…

🤲🏼 Donate • Every dollar makes a difference
📚 Sponsor a bookbinding • Just $44
📦 AmazonSmile • Select us as your charity
🙋🏽 Volunteer • Your time is needed

Check your email for the latest issue of Branches for details on how to help BCGS and for information on the annual dinner. We hope to see you there!

09/01/2021

Library will be closed today due to heavy rains, Wednesday Sept 1. We shall return tomorrow.

07/20/2021

Did you hear?
It’s Pennsylvania Day!
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What interesting find have you come across for your PA ancestors?

🇺🇸 Today, the US celebrates 245 years of Independence! Are you a descendant of one of the founding fathers? What notable...
07/04/2021

🇺🇸 Today, the US celebrates 245 years of Independence!

Are you a descendant of one of the founding fathers? What notable US figures have you found with ties to Berks County? Let us know in the comments!

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201 Washington Street, Rm 413
Reading, PA
19601

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 4pm
Tuesday 12pm - 4pm
Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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