Classes & programs from Spring Twp Parks & Recreation

Starts Sat, Sep 19, 1:00 PM · Free

Step back in time with Benjamin Franklin as he talks about his many scientific discoveries. He shares behind closed doors stories about the signing of the Declaration of Independence and tales of his…

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• Families

Starts Fri, Sep 25, 6:00 PM · Free · Register by Sep 23

Historian Kathy Grim leads this evening workshop on the Lenape People, the earliest residents of the Berks County area. She covers local Native American history, culture and daily life, so you get a…

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• Adults

Starts Sat, Oct 3, 10:00 AM · Free · Register by Sep 25

Coffee with a Colonial is a relaxed morning of conversation about early America. Guests sit down with a favorite hot drink while Mr. Leamer talks through life in the 18th century and brings out…

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• Adults

Starts Sat, Nov 7, 1:00 PM · Free · Register by Oct 30

This history program invites you to sit in on a conversation with John Adams, the second President of the United States. He is presented as an imperfect, burdened, but ever-striving man, and the talk…

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• Adults

Starts Sun, Nov 8, 1:00 PM · $45.00 per person · Register by Nov 1

This workshop from Spring Twp Parks & Recreation looks at how Early American households made light. You dip your own double wick candle from 100% beeswax using the traditional dripping method…

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• Adults

Starts Sun, Nov 15, 2:00 PM · Free · Register by Nov 9

Local historian and author Paul Miller leads a slide presentation on the history of Spring Township and the boroughs that were formed from it over time. The images are vintage historical photographs…

Run by Spring Twp Parks & Recreation · Sinking Spring

• Adults