Reading Public Museum

Historic Sites & Museums

For those curious about the past, take time to discover our region's role in the story of America. As you experience our historical sites, museums, and events, you'll be awed by the strength, determination, and bravery of those who came before us. History comes alive in Berks County, PA.

Daniel Boone Homestead

  • 400 Daniel Boone Road

Famous frontiersman, Daniel Boone, who opened the American frontier across the Allegheny Mountains and into Kentucky, was born in Berks County, down the road from Mordecai Lincoln, President Abraham Lincoln’s great-great grandfather. His father, Squire Boone, a skilled weaver…