WELCOME
The Kutztown Area Historical Society is a group of members and volunteers who are dedicated to preserving the artifacts and cultural history of Kutztown. We are grouped into several committees, each lead by a board member, and each focusing on a different aspect of the preservation. Through the generous donations of numerous individuals and business over the years, we have been able to create a museum to showcase some of the artifacts of our past. In addition to tours of the building, we also offer educational and entertaining events throughout the year for visitors to learn more about the area and the Society. We invite you to explore our site to reveal all that we offer and read about the many benefits to a lifetime Historical Society membership.
Vergess Net - The Society's Bicentennial Commemorative Book
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The Kutztown Area Historical Society is publishing Vergess Net, which is a book about Kutztown's Bicentennial celebration. The book was released at the Society's Holiday Festival on Saturday, November 11, 2017.
Vergess Net features almost 500 pictures of all of the Bicentennial activities. It's the perfect gift for your favorite Kutztownian. The book is only $50 with all proceeds going to the Historical Society. Since only 750 copies have been printed, demand will most likely overwhelm supply. There are a very few copies still available at any KAHS event, Mr. Food (342 W. Main St.) and Firefly Bookstore. (271 W. Main St.) They're only $50, so hurry to get your copy! |
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Upcoming Events
The Kutztown Area Historical Society will be open on Sunday, March 11th, April 8th, and May 13th from 1:00 - 3:00. In addition to the museum being open to tour the trains will also be running.
On March 25th at 2:00 PM Barry Kauffman will be presenting "Reading's Unsung Heroines... The Women of World War I". This talk is to tell the story of the four women who lost their lives in service to their country during World War I and how their forgotten contribution was uncovered. It is the only documented instance of local female residents paying the supreme sacrifice in wartime. Their stories are fascinating with relevant connections to Berks County history.
Barry Kauffman is an 8th Generation Berks County resident. He is a Trustee of the Berks History Center, past President of the local Sons of the American Revolution chapter, and Executive Director of the Society for the Preservation of the Gruber Wagon Works. He has authored over a dozen articles for the Historical Review of Berks County and will soon be publishing a book about the founders of the Wyomissing Industries.
There is never any charge to attend programs.
The Kutztown Area Historical Society will be open on Sunday, March 11th, April 8th, and May 13th from 1:00 - 3:00. In addition to the museum being open to tour the trains will also be running.
On March 25th at 2:00 PM Barry Kauffman will be presenting "Reading's Unsung Heroines... The Women of World War I". This talk is to tell the story of the four women who lost their lives in service to their country during World War I and how their forgotten contribution was uncovered. It is the only documented instance of local female residents paying the supreme sacrifice in wartime. Their stories are fascinating with relevant connections to Berks County history.
Barry Kauffman is an 8th Generation Berks County resident. He is a Trustee of the Berks History Center, past President of the local Sons of the American Revolution chapter, and Executive Director of the Society for the Preservation of the Gruber Wagon Works. He has authored over a dozen articles for the Historical Review of Berks County and will soon be publishing a book about the founders of the Wyomissing Industries.
There is never any charge to attend programs.
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