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    THE WAY WE WERE- AN AMERICA 250 EVENT

    Saturday, September 20, 2025

    11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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    09/20/2025 11:00 AM 09/20/2025 04:00 PM America/Anguilla THE WAY WE WERE- AN AMERICA 250 EVENT Saturday September. 20, 2025, 11am-4pm @ Longswamp Township Community Park-1112 State St. Mertztown, PA 19539, Admission, activities, & presentations are FREE. 2 showings of the short film " The Fries Rebellion"- story of an armed tax revolt that took place in southeastern PA in 1798-99, Live presentations on topics- "Dutchman Saves Force from German Capture, WWII", "Farmer Turned Aide for Shell Shocked Soldiers, WWI" and ' Long Swamp and the American Revolution", demonstrations of 18th century blacksmithing techniques, children's story & activity, poster session showcasing events that shaped Longswamp history and/or how the Longswamp area helped to shape the country, tabletop exhib... Details & Tickets: https://www.upcomingevents.com/allentown/events/berks-county-park/the-way-we-were-an-america-250-event-495331?ref=uceaddevent Berks County Park, 1112 State Street, Mertztown, PA, 19539

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    Saturday September. 20, 2025, 11am-4pm @ Longswamp Township Community Park-1112 State St. Mertztown, PA 19539, Admission, activities, & presentations are FREE. 2 showings of the short film " The Fries Rebellion"- story of an armed tax revolt that took place in southeastern PA in 1798-99, Live presentations on topics- "Dutchman Saves Force from German Capture, WWII", "Farmer Turned Aide for Shell Shocked Soldiers, WWI" and ' Long Swamp and the American Revolution", demonstrations of 18th century blacksmithing techniques, children's story & activity, poster session showcasing events that shaped Longswamp history and/or how the Longswamp area helped to shape the country, tabletop exhibits, and paint a rock activity for a park America 250 rock garden. The Longswamp Township Historical Society 1941 caboose and museum on site will be open to the public. Food and beverages available to purchase. Follow the Longswamp Township Facebook page and website www.longswamp.org for more information.

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