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HPTBC Presents Archaeology Site & George Douglass Mansion Open House

by The Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County

Sep 07, 2022
George Douglass Mansion

Join us for the re-dedication of The Shelley-Pendleton Education Center and the reopening of the George Douglass Mansion, 31 Old Philadelphia Pike, Douglassville, PA 19518, on Saturday, September 17th, at 10am. Visitors will be welcomed into the Mansion by Mistress Mary Douglass, and Trust volunteers will discuss the restoration of the building. In addition, the Society of Pennsylvania Archaeology, Chapter 21 will present their latest archaeological findings at the Mouns Jones House. Chapter 21 conducts several archaeological excavations throughout the year at the property and has uncovered numerous artifacts over the years relating to the history of this important structure. The Mouns Jones House, built in 1716, is the oldest standing building in Berks County.

The HPTBC is a non-profit organization that acquires, preserves, and maintains historically and architecturally significant properties in Berks County, Pennsylvania and educates Berks County and its’ visitors about the role these sites played in Pennsylvania and American history. The Trust seeks to foster community involvement and support in promoting awareness and appreciation of historic structures and encouraging their adaptive reuse. The Trust currently owns and maintains eight historically significant buildings in the greater Reading/Berks County area. Our office is located in the White Horse Inn on Old Philadelphia Pike in Douglassville. If you are interested in donating to the Trust please call 610-385-4762 or visit www.historicpreservationtrust.org.

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