Posts From: April 2017

Home to a Legend, Daniel Boone

By Lisa Haggerty on Apr. 28, 2017

So mythical is his buckskin stature in the story of early America that it’s sometimes difficult to imagine what Daniel Boone might have been like as a boy. While a visit to the Daniel Boone Homestead in Exeter Township in Pennsylvania's Americana Region may stir up memories of Fess Parker’s…

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This Weekend - Fun Activities for You & Your Kids

By Lisa Haggerty on Apr. 27, 2017

The weekend is fast approaching. If you're anything like me, you're looking for things to do, with and without kids. There are plenty of things to do in Pennsylvania's Americana Region. Some events are just for kids, some are family-friendly, and some activities render themselves perfect for kids of…

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How do you like to crunch on National Pretzel Day?

By Lisa Haggerty on Apr. 26, 2017

Do you like them salty or sweet? Hot or cold? Soft or hard? What am I talking about? Well PRETZELS, of course! After all, today is National Pretzel Day. A quick Internet search tells me that the exact origination of pretzels and their unique shape is not definitively known, but that they were…

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Bicycling in Pennsylvania's Americana Region

By Lisa Haggerty on Apr. 19, 2017

by Dave Kline, Cyclist, Musician, Writer I was in my pre-teens when I got hooked on bicycle riding and racing and I got a lot out of my system by organizing and participating in neighborhood bicycle races. I raced my bicycle almost every weekend and on many weeknights in summer too. We’d attach…

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Industry in Berks: Birdsboro Steel Foundry & Machine Company

By Lisa Haggerty on Apr. 18, 2017

Birdsboro Steel Foundry & Machine Company Foundry Pattern on display in the Berks History Center Museum. Researched & Written by Gail Corvaia Berks History Center Birdsboro Steel Foundry and Machine Company traces its beginnings back to 1740 when William Bird built a forge, a saw mill and grist…

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The Crazy Hot Dog Vendor Rides Again

By Lisa Haggerty on Apr. 12, 2017

The month of April brings showers, tax day, and in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region, the return of the Fightin Phils baseball to FirstEnergy Stadium. The long awaited season opener gives fans their first glimpse of changes to the team roster, updates to the stadium, new snacks, maybe even a new…

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Say Cheese! in PA's Americana Region

By Lisa Haggerty on Apr. 12, 2017

Classic Macaroni & Cheese Speaking of meals, with a name like Say Cheese! you are sure to find an assortment of grilled cheese sandwiches, cheese plates, and interesting mac-n-cheese combos on the menu. What you might not expect are entrees like hand-crafted ravioli, sushi grade tuna steak, olive…

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Things to Do with Kids This Weekend in PA's Americana Region

By Lisa Haggerty on Apr. 06, 2017

If you're looking for things to do with your family this weekend, then this Thursday's list of Top 5 Things to Do in Pennsylvania's Americana Region is sure to please. Our Top 5 list features Things to Do with Kids and is just perfect for the little people in your life. Lots of activities are going…

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The PA Dutch and Easter

By Lisa Haggerty on Apr. 04, 2017

You may know the Pennsylvania Dutch are responsible for many of our Christmas traditions, but did you know some of our most popular Easter customs stem from our early settlers? As Easter approaches, it's the perfect time to review the PA Dutch Easter practices that are now part of our celebrations…

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