EVENTS
Unless otherwise posted, all events are free and open to the public. Donations are always appreciated.
Need directions? Have other questions? Contact us at LongswampHistory@gmail.com.
You can see a list of previous events here.
Need directions? Have other questions? Contact us at LongswampHistory@gmail.com.
You can see a list of previous events here.
2021 Events
Saturday, August 28, 12:30 - 3 PM
Historical Society Members Picnic
Hunsicker's Grove, 9350 Longwamp Road, Mertztown, Pa.
The event is free for members. Guests are welcome for a small fee. Bring a side dish or dessert and a lawn chair; we'll bring everything else! For more details, click on the event above for the month of August.
Saturday, September 18, 2021
Community Flea Market/Yard Sale
Longswamp Community Park, 1112-17 State Street, Mertztown PA 19539
Sale open to the public between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. No rain date.
Interested in reserving a 15' x 25' space? See Registration form for details.
(NOTE: Longswamp area nonprofits can reserve a space at no cost.)
Sunday, September 26, 2021 (rescheduled from 2020)
Pa. Dutch Buffet Fundraiser
Janelle Hall, 360 Fleetwood Road, Bowers
Previous tickets will be honored. If you are a ticket holder and are unable to attend the event on its rescheduled date, please contact us at longswamphistory@gmail.com. Replacement tickets will not be issued. Doors open at noon. Seat yourself.
NOTE: Currently, we are not selling additional tickets. But we are taking names of individuals interested in purchasing a ticket(s). Interested? Use the "CONTACT" button at the top of this webpage or email us at longswamphistory@gmail.com. You can also leave a message with the Courtesy Desk at Radcliffe's Great Valu at 610-682-7454.
Saturday, October 9
Berks County History Center Fall Road Ramble Comes to Longswamp Township
The Longswamp Township Historical Society will host a stop along the Ramble's trail: the Mertztown train station. Both buildings face 337 Chestnut Street, Mertztown, Pa.
Saturday, October 9
BOOK LAUNCH EVENT: "The Village of Farmington"
The 10th and final edition of our "Village" series of booklets, which capture the essence of the villages and hamlets that comprise the township, each booklet offering a visual feast of photos and captions. The book launch event will be held at the site of one of the of the stops along the Berks County History Center Fall, 2021, Road Ramble: Either the Mertztown Train Station or the fellowship hall of the former St. Paul's Union Church (now Christian Congregation Church), 323 Chestnut Street, Mertztown.
Saturday, December (TBD) (afternoon event)
Germans in Pennsylvania: 400 Years in 40 Minutes
Lecture by local historian and LTHS member, Darlene Moyer, followed by German Christmas hymn sign-along. Parting gifts for attendees.
More details to follow.
Saturday, August 28, 12:30 - 3 PM
Historical Society Members Picnic
Hunsicker's Grove, 9350 Longwamp Road, Mertztown, Pa.
The event is free for members. Guests are welcome for a small fee. Bring a side dish or dessert and a lawn chair; we'll bring everything else! For more details, click on the event above for the month of August.
Saturday, September 18, 2021
Community Flea Market/Yard Sale
Longswamp Community Park, 1112-17 State Street, Mertztown PA 19539
Sale open to the public between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. No rain date.
Interested in reserving a 15' x 25' space? See Registration form for details.
(NOTE: Longswamp area nonprofits can reserve a space at no cost.)
Sunday, September 26, 2021 (rescheduled from 2020)
Pa. Dutch Buffet Fundraiser
Janelle Hall, 360 Fleetwood Road, Bowers
Previous tickets will be honored. If you are a ticket holder and are unable to attend the event on its rescheduled date, please contact us at longswamphistory@gmail.com. Replacement tickets will not be issued. Doors open at noon. Seat yourself.
NOTE: Currently, we are not selling additional tickets. But we are taking names of individuals interested in purchasing a ticket(s). Interested? Use the "CONTACT" button at the top of this webpage or email us at longswamphistory@gmail.com. You can also leave a message with the Courtesy Desk at Radcliffe's Great Valu at 610-682-7454.
Saturday, October 9
Berks County History Center Fall Road Ramble Comes to Longswamp Township
The Longswamp Township Historical Society will host a stop along the Ramble's trail: the Mertztown train station. Both buildings face 337 Chestnut Street, Mertztown, Pa.
Saturday, October 9
BOOK LAUNCH EVENT: "The Village of Farmington"
The 10th and final edition of our "Village" series of booklets, which capture the essence of the villages and hamlets that comprise the township, each booklet offering a visual feast of photos and captions. The book launch event will be held at the site of one of the of the stops along the Berks County History Center Fall, 2021, Road Ramble: Either the Mertztown Train Station or the fellowship hall of the former St. Paul's Union Church (now Christian Congregation Church), 323 Chestnut Street, Mertztown.
Saturday, December (TBD) (afternoon event)
Germans in Pennsylvania: 400 Years in 40 Minutes
Lecture by local historian and LTHS member, Darlene Moyer, followed by German Christmas hymn sign-along. Parting gifts for attendees.
More details to follow.