While the tradition of exchanging valentines has its roots in the 18th century, the conception of Valentine’s Day goes back to the martyrdom of St. Valentine in 270 AD. Accused of secretly marrying couples against the wishes of the Roman emperor and refusing to...
Press Release – February 5, 2020 Board officials discuss future of the Reading Public Museum’s Arboretum Reading, PA — February 5 — In light of repeated damage to the arboretum at the Reading Public Museum, including, most recently, the vandalism that...