Berlin Area Historical Society

03/09/2026

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09/27/2025

Mark Your Calendars! Humble House Activities
Community Pioneer Day-We look forward to to hosting a community Pioneer Day at the log house on October 11 th. We will be demonstrating some old time activities. Local churches and organizations will be selling apple dumplings,vegetable soup and sauerkraut and other fall goodies. Everyone is welcome to join the festivities.

 Christmas House Tour-the Humble House will be part of the Pius Spring Women’s Club Christmas home tour the weekend of November 15 and 16th. Please support the women’s club during the holiday event. We look forward to viewing a Christmas themed Humble Houseas well as other local homes that will be included in the tour.

Colonial Christmas-finally, we will host a colonial Christmas on Sunday afternoon December 15 from 1 to 4. Cookies, cider and hot chocolate will be served. Christmas caroling and a few other activities will take place to help everyone get into the holiday spirit. We hope to see you there!

09/17/2025

An opportunity to hear an interesting speaker sponsored by the Springs Historical Society.

08/04/2025

Berlin Area Historical Society
Open House
August 7th 6-8
All buildings will be open to tour!

07/14/2025

Our community is saddened by the sudden loss of Board Member and friend John F. Long. Skilled and generous with his time, Johnny was always available to offer thoughtful advice and a helping hand. He will be greatly missed by all of us.

12/18/2024

Tours have been rescheduled to Saturday December 28th. Hope to see you!

12/15/2024

Unfortunately the evening at the One-Room School has been postponed due to the weather. Plan to join us on December 28 instead!

12/03/2024

Another interesting tale about our area. This one includes a short segment from the Berlin Area Historical Society!

Richard Sturtz’s research of a Somerset county solider who died in the Civil War leads him the 1866 railroad disaster in Johnstown Pa. This 1866 railroad di...