The stories of Berks County, PA
8 narrated audio stories from across Berks County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Reading
From Reading Volunteers to a Union Battery
A hometown militia became a hard-fighting Civil War battery without losing its local name.
Unique Snacks
Where the Pretzel Cracks Open
A family bakery’s claim, and the split pretzel that made it memorable.
Reading
Reading’s Link to Gettysburg
A hometown militia’s place in Pennsylvania’s moment of danger.
Reading Pagoda
How Reading’s Pagoda Became Everyone’s View
A private attraction became a public symbol above Reading.
Reading
How a Reading Pretzel Family Became a Pennsylvania Snack Name
From a family bakery to a beloved snack brand rooted in Berks County.
Reading Pagoda
The Pagoda That Outlived the Plan
A failed resort dream left Reading its most unforgettable landmark.
Reading
When Berks County Became Real
A frontier region becomes a county with a seat of government in Reading.
Reading
A Town Planned Across an Ocean
How Reading got its name and its practical start.
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