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March is National Women’s History Month when we recognize all women and their accomplishments and deeds whether in the home, business or our community. The Berks Women’s History Alliance is once again partnering with the Berks History Center to promote these women. This event . recognizes women who were and currently are. This project was first introduced in 2007 by the Berks Women’s Commission and showcased at their Women's History Museum at . the Goggleworks. The Berks Women’s History Alliance has now updated this project since we know there has continued to be more Berks County women who have become FIRST in their field. It doesn’t matter what field or year they held this position; just so they were the first female to run it, manage it, own it or head it up. We celebrate to remind ourselves of the journey taken to achieve these accomplishments and to honor these trailblazing women who continue to lead the way. To the women of Berks County, we thank you. You can take great pride and satisfaction for your part in recording these accomplishments so future generations continue to see “the best is yet to be!” 28 Women2Women | Winter 2022

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The Berks Women's History Alliance continues its Suffrage 2020 Centennial Celebration with a panel discussion of The Berks Women's History Alliance continues its Suffrage 2020 Centennial Celebration with a panel discussion of expand the event to the entire month of March. Berks County women who are first in their occupational fields. Guided tours of the BHC's Museum will be offered Berks County women who are first in their occupational fields. Guided tours of the BHC's Museum will be offered following the program.following the program. Visit berkswomen2women.com to fill out the FIRST FEMALE form. Reservations Required. Please Call 610.375.5543.Reservations Required. Please Call 610.375.5543. FIRST FEMALES IN BERKS COUNTY: PAST AND PRESENT

FIRST FEMALES IN BERKS COUNTY: PAST AND PRESENT March 12, 2022 - 10:00 a.m.

Berks History Center, 940 Centre Avenue, Reading, PA The Berks Women’s History Alliance continues its Suffrage 2020 Centennial Celebration with a panel discussion of Berks County women who are first in their occupational fields. Guided tours of the BHC’s Museum will be offered following the program.

Reservations Required. Please Call 610.375.5543.