[July 27, 2022] Camp Hill, PA – PCN's Sunday Summer Series programming will feature Reading, Pennsylvania, on July 31, 2022, starting at 6:00 p.m. EST. Summer Series programs will feature Wynton Burton, the branch historian for the NAACP Reading chapter, the Berks History Center, the Reading Pagoda, and other historic landmarks and architecture. Programs include:
African American Experience | Interview with Wynton Burton
Wynton Butler, the branch historian for the NAACP Reading chapter, joins us to talk about the history and achievements of African Americans in Reading and Berks County.
It's History! | Berks History Center
The Berks History Center showcases many aspects of life in Berks County, from folk art to antique furniture. The museum also highlights the history of Berks County industry, from agriculture production to a railroad and industrial powerhouse. Berks History Center also houses a library for historical and genealogical research.
Building Pennsylvania | Reading's Pagoda and Historic Downtown
Explore Reading's historic landmark, the Pagoda, and learn the history behind the city's symbol. Then, take a stroll through downtown Reading to uncover the architecture of city buildings, mansions, and more.
PCN Profiles | Interview with Albert Boscov (re-air from 2015)
Albert Boscov served as the chairman of the department store chain Boscov's. Known as "one of the giants in the retail industry," he has been credited with driving the business's growth and expansion since 1914.
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