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Great Celebrities Lived Here

By Lisa Haggerty on Mar. 18, 2020

With the recent release of Taylor Swift’s Miss Americana documentary, we began to think about other notable celebrities who once called Pennsylvania’s Americana Region “home.” From entertainers and artists to athletes and frontiersmen, Berks County has been the home to many big names over the years…

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Traditional Irish Fare

By Lisa Haggerty on Mar. 09, 2020

Pennsylvania’s Americana Region may be known for its PA Dutch heritage and delicacies, but that doesn’t mean there is a shortage of Irish food choices in the area. With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, we compiled a list of traditional Irish and European fare that you can expect to find at…

Celebrate One Hundred Years of Women Voting in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region

By Lisa Haggerty on Mar. 03, 2020

It’s an exciting year for women everywhere because 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment – the amendment that gave American women the right to vote. To honor this momentous occasion, organizations across Pennsylvania’s Americana Region have joined forces to develop events around…

Berks County Native, Taylor Swift, Releases Documentary, “Miss Americana”

Feb. 19, 2020

Many people know Taylor Swift as a singer, songwriter, and actress. They associate her well-known name with the celebrity that she is today, but few people know details about her past as “Miss Americana.” The 2020 biographical documentary, “Miss Americana,” which was released on Netflix in January…

November Fun in PA's Americana Region

By Lisa Haggerty on Nov. 01, 2019

November is so much more than the 11 th month of the year of Thanksgiving. There are lots of fun ways to spend your time as we edge towards the holidays. Try any of the following suggestions to enjoy November fun in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region. Reading FilmFest October 31 - November 3…

Things to Do in October in Pennsylvania's Americana Region

By Lisa Haggerty on Sep. 27, 2019

Top things to do this October in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region From tried and true annual events to exhibits and entertainment that happen to be in town, October in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region offers non-stop fun. The month begins with one of the best Oktoberfest celebrations in the country…

King Frost: A Berks County Tradition

Sep. 23, 2019

When you look for fall traditions of Berks County, one stands out as particularly memorable: the King Frost parade in Hamburg. Now in its 56th year, King Frost stands as a testament to the sense of community that can be found in a town in the heart of Pennsylvania Americana Region. What Is the King…

The Perfect Fall Foliage Tour In Berks County

Sep. 17, 2019

It’s finally happening! Temperatures are breaking and the days are shorter. Fall decorations can be seen popping up everywhere. From pumpkins and hay bales to prop scarecrows on front yards, autumn is in the air. Some leaves are even starting to get in on the action already! Whether you have…

Enjoy Pretzel Day in PA's Americana Region

By Lisa Haggerty on Apr. 26, 2019

April 26th is National Pretzel Day and Pennsylvania’s Americana Region is celebrating. After all, pretzel baking began not too far from our region and the industry grew significantly in Berks County. Today, we are home to several pretzel bakers, including famous Tom Sturgis Pretzels Inc.. Did you…

What's Brewing in Pennsylvania's Americana Region

By Lisa Haggerty on Jan. 16, 2019

There are many fine craft breweries scattered throughout Pennsylvania’s Americana Region in the 21 st century. But, beer has been brewing in Reading and Berks County for a long time. Since, in fact, more than a dozen years before the United States declared independence. Historians pinpoint 1763 as…

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