Spring Lecture
Mr Glen Retief, Associate Professor of non-fiction writing at Susquehanna University, will present a lecture about Conrad Weiser.
Mr Glen Retief, Associate Professor of non-fiction writing at Susquehanna University, will present a lecture about Conrad Weiser.
Living history will include reenactors portraying the Berks County Militia of the Revolutionary War period and a
fly-fishing demonstration (weather permitting)
The Friends of the Conrad Weiser Homestead are sponsoring a hands‑on basket‑making class where participants learn traditional techniques and create a functional Market Basket to take home. Guided step by step by an experienced instructor, the workshop is suitable for both beginners and experienced crafters.
Visitors will have the opportunity to see numerous 18th-century craft demonstrators, from quill writing to weaving. Learn about the historical context, materials, and equipment of the mid- to late-18th century....
Discover the rich history and unique techniques of Theorem Painting, a treasured Early American art form that thrived in Colonial New England during the first half of the 19th century....
Four historic properties will be open for guided tours on September 19 for the Friends of the Conrad Weiser Homestead. The Center for Pennsylvania German Studies, located in the Dewees...
Step back in time and discover what life was like in the 18th century. Witness open-hearth cooking in the Springhouse kitchen, offering a unique opportunity to learn about 18th-century foodways and...
Walk through the Memorial Park with David Sonnen, President of the Friends of Conrad Weiser Homestead.
A lecture about the German Regiment.
During your visit to the historic area, you will be taken on a guided tour through various scenarios that bring the past to life. Knowledgeable interpreters are available throughout the...