| has gloss | eng: Founded in 1869, the Historical Society of Berks County (HSBC) is a museum and library located at 940 Centre Avenue, in Reading, Pennsylvania. "The mission of the Historical Society of Berks County is to focus attention on the unique local history, the vast material culture, and the diverse cultural heritage of Berks County by preserving, archiving, and promoting this material to instill in our citizens of all ages and ethnic groups an awareness of this growing treasure trove of information. This allows the HSBC to be a major cultural magnet, drawing people to our community." The Historical Society houses a treasure trove of materials relating to the early history of Berks County Over 10,000 members and patrons are visit during the year. In addition to special events, the Society serves the public and private students throughout the county, in addition to students throughout the area and research from all over the country. In addition to the vast library, there are permanent exhibits and up to three temporary exhibits a year. |