Your weekly guide to the events and happenings in and around Boyertown, PA
What to do? Where to go? Here is your one stop list of community events, music, arts, food, business specials, and historic events for Boyertown and beyond…
As a Boyertown graduate, a real estate agent at Glocker Realty, and also a proud member of Building a Better Boyertown, I have had the joy of watching our little town grow. I enjoy having any part in helping our community to move forward. I hope this weekly blog will help shine a light on all the great things happening in and around Boyertown, PA
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Here is what’s going down during the week of 3/31/2022 – 4/6/2022
The Boyertown Area Historical Society:
It’s a treasure to have a group of people dedicated to preserving the past achievements, events, people, and even disasters that took place in a community. We are so lucky to have such a group in Boyertown by the name of “Boyertown Area Historical Society“.
If ever you want to know about your family’s past, or the history of an old building, or anything about Boyertown and the people who lived there, the first place you should check is the Historical Society’s Library. The library’s archives are available to the public and have tons of documents and information to help you with your quest. Did you graduate from Boyertown? The library holds every Boyertown senior yearbook, since the first one published in 1939.
The Historical Society also houses its own museum. There you can find all kinds of interesting artifact from Boyertown’s history. To name just a few, there is the wedding dress from the Boyer family, a casket/time capsule from the Boyertown Casket Co, a display about the Opera House fire with original items, and even the bear that was salvaged from the old Bonanza restaurant before it was torn down. (The museum is temporarily closed for renovations.)
There are many community events that are hosted by the Historical Society. This Sat & Sun you can unearth some treasures during the “Come Out Swingin’ Spring Fling 2022” annual metal detecting event. Attendees from all over the nation come out for their chance to dig up some history. Have you ever wanted to try metal detecting? Kids and adults can come out for the opportunity try it themselves and learn the tricks of the trade. Also, the Historical Society is selling Funny Cakes as a fundraiser from now until April 14th. Some other events to look forward to throughout the year are “Tractors in the Park”, “Belsnickle” craft show, the New Years “Bear Drop”, along with many special exhibitions.
The Boyertown Area Historical Society is located at 43 S Chestnut St, Boyertown, and the building itself has interesting history.
George Unger had this building constructed as his home in 1903. After raising his family at this house, he decided to sell it after his wife Lagora passed away. In the early 1920’s, the newly formed parish of St. Columbkill’s bought the dwelling from George Unger to use as a church and rectory.
In 1951, a completely new facade was added to the building because of the growing parish. By 1969, the parish was moved to its present location on Indian Springs Road.
In 1974, the Boyertown Area Historical Society purchased the building. The first regular membership meeting was held on July 11, 1974, beginning a new era in this stately turn of the century building, and as they say, “The rest is history”
Did you know?
- Boyertown was incorporated as a Borough in April 1866 and named after some of its early settlers – Henry Boyer and family.
- The Boyertown School mascot was originally the Bee.
- Harry Houdini, Marilyn Monroe, and Robert F Kennedy are a few of the famous people buried in a Boyertown Casket Co casket.
You can find more information about the Historical Society at: BoyertownHistory.org
LET’S TAKE A CLOSER LOOK at your community each week on “The Cast at Glocker”! Matt Green & Jeff Frederick interview Boyertown area businesses and discuss community events. You can catch us Wednesdays at 6pm as we livestream from the Glocker Realty & Insurance Facebook and YouTube pages. Join us live, post comments & questions, and be part of the conversation!
This week we interviewed Gene, the owner of Pennsylvania Craftsmen Construction Company and Rachael & Barb from the Boyertown Area Historical Society. See the interview below:
EVENTS LIST
THURSDAY 3/31/2022
- Down the Rabbit Hole With Kendra & Autumn (facebook live) – Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles 2-2:15pm
- Oklahoma (high school musical) – Boyertown Senior High School 7pm
- Trivia Night – Iezzi’s on 3rd, Boyertown 7-10pm
- The Lost City (movie) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
FRIDAY 4/1/2022
- Storytime in the Park – Boyertown Community Park (pavillion), Boyertown 9am
- Boyertown First Friday – Located in downtown Boyetown 4-8pm
- Bunny and Bluey in Boyertown – The Flying Pig Studio Co, Boyertown 5-8pm
- Take a Shot for MS – Jello Shot Night (fundraiser) – Spunktown Tavern, Boyertown 5-10pm
- Manatawny Two (live music) – The Other Farm Brewing Company, Boyertown 6-9pm
- Oklahoma (high school musical) – Boyertown Senior High School 7pm
- Karaoke (dj) – The Bally Hotel, Bally 7pm-1am
- Buzzer Band (live music) – Creekside Sports Bar & Grille, Royersford 8-12pm
- Line Dancing Friday (dj) – Washington Grille & Pub, Bechtelsville 8:30pm
- The Lost City (movie) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
SATURDAY 4/2/2022
- Electronics and Metal Recycling! Paper Shredding, too! – Pottsgrove Middle School, Pottstown 9am-1pm
- Come Out Swingin’ Spring Fling 2022 – Boyertown Area Historical Society, Boyertown 9am-4pm
- Easter Egg Hunt – Bechtelsville Community Park, Bechtelsville 10:30am
- Venders, Crafts, Bakers and More show – Boyertown American Legion Post 471, Boyertown 11am-3pm
- Flora and Fauna Exhibition – Studio B Art Gallery, Boyertown 12-2pm
- First Saturday Makers’ Market – Perkiomen Valley Brewery, Green Lane 12-5pm
- Secret Valley Excursion (train ride) – Colebrookdale Railroad, Boyertown 2pm
- Joe Miralles Trio (live music) – Adello Vineyard & Winery, Perkiomenville 2-5pm
- Come to the Table FREE MEAL – St John’s Lutheran Church of Boyertown 4:30-5:30pm
- Flora and Fauna Exhibition – Studio B Art Gallery, Boyertown 5-8pm
- Secret Valley Excursion (Dinner Optional) (train ride) – Colebrookdale Railroad, Boyertown 6pm
- Oklahoma (high school musical) – Boyertown Senior High School 7pm
- Fit to be Tied (live music) – The Alley on High Street, Pottstown 7-10pm
- Throwing Shade (live music) – Washington Grille & Pub, Bechtelsville 8pm
- Soraia (live music) – Rivet, Pottstown 8-11pm
- The Whitewalls (live music) – Creekside Sports Bar & Grille, Royersford 8-12pm
- The Lost City (movie) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
SUNDAY 4/3/2022
- Come Out Swingin’ Spring Fling 2022 – Boyertown Area Historical Society, Boyertown 9am-4pm
- Secret Valley Expedition – (Brunch Optional) (train ride) – Colebrookdale Railroad, Boyertown 11am
- Flora and Fauna Exhibition – Studio B Art Gallery, Boyertown 12-2pm
- Oklahoma (high school musical) – Boyertown Senior High School 2pm
- Kevin & Dean (live music) – Adello Vineyard & Winery, Perkiomenville 2-5pm
- Flora and Fauna Exhibition – Studio B Art Gallery, Boyertown 5-8pm
- The Lost City (movie) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
MONDAY 4/4/2022
- The Lost City (movie) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
TUESDAY 4/5/2022
- Bingo Night – Barrel & Ale, Boyertown 7:30-9:30pm
- Trivia Tuesday – Doc’s Irish Pub, Gilbertsville 8pm
- The Lost City (movie) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
WEDNESDAY 4/6/2022
- The Cast at Glocker (facebook live) – Glocker Realty & Insurance 6-7pm
- The Lost City (movie) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present.
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