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It is exactly 146 years ago ets. Protective clothing was that Historic Crystal Cave also offered as people came was retrofitted to become dressed in their Sunday Pennsylvania’s first show best. Kohler created a nar- cave. Having been discov- rative for the tour based on ered purely by accident the the romantic landscape of previous November, Samuel the mid-Victorian era. In Kohler labored to transform addition to giving names a wild cave with a muddy to various formations, he floor and irregular break- created myths and stories down to one suitable for the about them. Young boys ran presentation of visitors. Af- ahead of the tour guide and ter expanding the entrance threw kerosene on the rocks he created passages by re- to be lit for the purpose of moving heavy rocks and re- illumination. placing them with dirt and Tourists used the rail- planks. Rocks and wooden way system then boarded boards were used to cre- a horse-drawn carriage to ate stairways, railings and travel the uneven dirt roads bridges to cross chasms. Af- to Crystal Cave. Drivers at ter four months of difficult livery stables in Kutztown preparation, the “Grand Il- would also provide convey- lumination” of Crystal Cave ance. Train schedules were took place on May 25, 1872. commonly published in The Greenwich Cornet newspapers and railroad Band provided entertain- guide books. By the spring style, had six bedrooms and Samuel Kohler sold Crys- small wooden enclosure in- electrical wires in Crystal ment. of 1874, Kohler had erected a bath on the second floor tal Cave to his 21-year-old side the cave. Cave with lights powered by After paying their 25 cent a hotel on the premises to and four additional bed- son, David, in 1886. Da- By the turn of the cen- a gasoline generator. Four admission fee, tourists were accommodate the growing rooms on the third. Meals vid purchased a liquor li- tury, thousands of tourists years later, the stagecoach given a torch to carry into number of people coming to were prepared in a walk- cense that same year and came to Crystal Cave every was retired as cars became the dark cave and an ex- Crystal Cave. in fireplace and served in held dances and hoedowns year. the popular mode of trans- tra supply of tallow can- The new hotel, built in the dining area on the first featuring live bands in the By 1908, new technology portation. Autos reduced dles to carry in their pock- the Victorian Italianate floor. Crystal Cave Ballroom. Re- transformed the tourism in- travel time, and by 1917, the freshments and strong dustry. That same year, Ed “Cave Hotel” was closed af- drinks were sold from a Slonecker installed the first CAVE » PAGE 4

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SUMMER FUN GUIDE Arts Barn offers never-ending feast for the eye and heart

The Arts Barn, started County nonprofit arts cen- hand-paint silk (to make raisers and annual festi- vals and fundraisers sup- her art, pose for a photo in 2010 with six artists ter! The Arts Barn is an scarves) and more! Our vals to celebrate the spring port our mission of fur- with Foxy or even pur- and one small gallery, has art education center fea- roomy, comfortable mul- and harvest seasons. thering arts education chase a painting by our grown into a widely rec- turing classes, workshops tipurpose space holds art Our festivals offer a in our Schuylkill County homegrown talent! ognized, respected and and children’s summer classes and workshops and wonderful family friendly area. Be sure to experience first-class gallery that art and nature camp in is available to be rented environment to celebrate Meet our own home- the gallery! We’re located showcases work from a unique country setting for meetings and gather- the changing seasons in grown celebrity! just outside of Historic more than 120 Pennsylva- in Schuylkill County, Pa. ings, shows and hands-on a refreshing country set- One of the most unusual Orwigsburg at 3 Berry nia artisans in two beau- Students can enroll in art workshops! ting, replete with horses, painters in Schuylkill Road, Schuylkill Haven, tifully decorated galler- classes to learn painting, We accept major credit face-painting, wine tast- County happens to reside PA 17972. ies. New artists are always drawing, sculpture, wood- cards and accept The Arts ing and an opportunity to on site at The Arts Barn. For more information, welcomed, and the art is a working, basket-making, Barn Gallery gift cer- watch talented craftsmen Meet Foxy Lady, our tal- call 570-366-8736 or visit never-ending feast for the jewelry, fused glass, pot- tificates in payment for and artists display and ented painting horse! Vis- www.TheArtsBarn.com or eyes and heart. tery, hand-knitting, quilt- classes and workshops. demo their wares. itors to our festivals can www.TheArtsBarn.org. We’re a Schuylkill ing, photography, how to We hold unique fund- Proceeds from our festi- see Foxy in action making

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Summer Arts in Berks Parks FROM PAGE 3 Vinyl Groov kicks off County Parks and Recre- ater: The Launies (tradi- ter having accommodated the “Summer Arts in ation Department, 610- tional and contemporary almost 20,000 people over Berks Parks” series with 374-2944. Celtic). the past 40 years. music that will have you Sunday, July 15, at the At 57 years old, David dancing in the park on 2018 Summer Arts Berks County Heritage Kohler was ready to retire. Sunday, June 10, from 6 in Berks Parks series Center: Exeter Commu- He sold Crystal Cave to J. to 8 p.m. in our Gring’s nity Band (danceable, va- Douglas Kaufman, Real- Mill amphitheater with Sunday, June 17, at riety of musical styles). tor, and attorney Edwin L. some Motown, Philly soul, Gring’s Mill amphithe- Sunday, July 22, at DeLong in 1923. Both men Memphis funk and upt- ater: Maria Damore Band Gring’s Mill amphithe- continued to work in their empo classic rock. (female artists from the ater: Sterling Koch and chosen professions while Bring chairs or blankets ’60s and ’70s). Freeway Jam (instrumen- also extensively market- and a picnic supper to en- Sunday, June 24, at tal jazz/blues/funk/rock). ing and renovating Crys- SUBMITTED PHOTOS joy a summer evening con- the Hamburg Borough Sunday, July 29, at tal Cave for the anticipated cert in the park. All con- Community Park: Mike Gring’s Mill amphithe- influx of day trippers. Over certs start at 6 p.m., with Hertzog Trio (country and ater: Stephanie Grace the next 10 years, the cave the family movie starting bluegrass). Free parking. (country and Ppop music). was updated with concrete at 8 p.m. Refreshments Sunday, July 1, at Friday, Aug. 3, at steps, macadam pathways, available. Parking is just Gring’s Mill amphithe- Gring’s Mill amphithe- metal bridges and railings. $5 per car. ater: A Touch of Blues ater: Free Family Movie The electrical service was Concerts may be can- (blues, jazz and stan- in the Park improved in 1927 with 225 celed due to inclement dards). Thursday, Aug. 9, at indirect lights powered by weather and will be an- Sunday, July 8, at Gring’s Mill amphithe- 200-watt light bulbs. The nounced on www.coun- Gring’s Mill amphithe- ater: Landsharks Band road to Crystal Cave from tyofberks.com/parks, ater: Know Return (Kan- (Jimmy Buffet tribute the main highway was wid- Facebook and on WEEU sas tribute band). band, also rock ‘n roll, ened to two lanes at consid- 830 AM. For more infor- Thursday, July 12, at top 40, dance music, party erable expense to the Com- mation, contact Berks Gring’s Mill amphithe- music). pany. A picnic park was created and over 300,000 evergreen trees were Sunday,July 8th -6:00 pm planted. Know Return Over the years, when the large gift shop, panning for out the faithful tourists Gring’sMill amphitheater needs of tourists changed, gemstones, nature trail and who continue to patron- other attractions and im- picnic facilities operate all ize and enjoy what nature Thursday,July 12th -6:00 pm provements were intro- season. During the summer, has created underground. The Launies duced above ground to en- a second gift shop and mu- With persistent conserva- hance the enjoyment of vis- seum, ice cream parlor, res- tion and preservation of the Gring’sMill amphitheater itors. Today, customers see taurant and miniature golf cave, tours can be expected

th a movie presentation about are open daily. to continue for generations Sunday,July 15 -6:00 pm the formation of caves and The long heritage of His- to come. Exeter Community Band the history of Historic Crys- toric Crystal Cave could not For more information, go Berks County Heritage Center tal Cave prior to the tour. A have been possible with- to Crystalcavepa.com.

Sunday,July 22nd -6:00 pm Sterling Koch &Freeway Jam Sunday,June 10th -6:00 pm Gring’sMill amphitheater Vinyl Groov Sunday,July 29th -6:00 pm Gring’sMill amphitheater Stephanie Grace Gring’sMill amphitheater Sunday,June 17th -6:00 pm Maria Damore Friday,August 3rd -8:00 pm Everything is HANDMADE Gring’sMill amphitheater Free Family Movie in the Park TwoUnique Galleries in the Countryside with Amazing & Gring’sMill amphitheater Sunday,June 24th -6:00 pm Unique Art handmade with Love! Mike Hertzog Trio - Free Thursday,August 9th -6:00 pm The coffee and snacksare always on. Hamburg Borough Community Park Landsharks Band Sunday,July 1st -6:00 pm Gring’sMill amphitheater Hours: Fridays &Saturdays 10am-5pm ATouch of Blues Concerts may be canceled for inclement weather. Sundays &Mondays 12-5 Gring’sMill amphitheater Call 610-374-2944 for info or www.countyofberks.com/parks Summer Camps are for 3-8 year olds in June &July Information &Registration @www.TheArtsBarn.org 2018 Birthday Parties &Room Rentals! Also watch for us at The Bear Creek Festival, Schuylkill County Fair, Concert Kite Festival, &Orwigsburg Family Fun Fest!!

SerieS in the Kutztown Park Bandshell THE LIGHT IN THEIR EYES -JUN 24 @2pm $25 adv $30 @door Collaborative Art Auction/Fundraiser for The Arts Barn Edu Cntr

May12(Sat) 7:00 –9:00pM SPonSored By Dave Mell Band The Borough of Kutztown and… Mountain Springs CountryFair May19(Sat) 7:00 –9:00pM Macungie Band MaJor SpoNSorS: June 14 -16 May23(Wed) 6:30 –8:30pM East penn Manufacturing Co, Inc. Kutztown School District Instrumental Concert KutztownLions Club 3501 Mountain Road, Hamburg, PA 19526

JUNE 2(Sat) 7:00 –9:00pM Walbert Funeral Home &Cremation Frog Holler Services, pC Food, Vendors, WolveShow, Livestock, Queen Contest, Flower-knitting-canned JUNE 12 (Tues) 7:30 –9:00pM GoLD SpoNSorS: Airport Diner | Fraternal goods-photo-youth-grains-eggs-wine-4H FFAcompetition exhibits Flag Day Concert: Kutztown Community Choir Order of Eagles -#839 | Giant FoodStores KutztownGrange | OptimistClubofKutztown JUNE 23 (Sat) 7:00 –9:00pM Russell E. Conrad, Inc. JeffKrick Jr,Elvis showThursday 7:00pm The Mudflaps with The 60’sBoys SILvEr SpoNSorS: Edward J. Hildenbrand Lawn MowerTractor Races Friday 6:00pm, Nite Flyte band 7:00pm JUNE 30 (Sat) 7:00 –9:00pM Funeral Home, Inc. | Barley Snyder Line Dance Saturday 7:00pm, Demo 7:00pm The Cramer Brothers Band Great Valley Consultants | Halye’sAutomotive LiveWolves of the Worldshow3times per day

JULy5(Thurs) 7:00 –9:00pM K’townPub Taphouse &BBQ The Windsor Press, Inc. “SummertimeSpectacular” –KUSummer Music Festival AdmissionThursday and Friday $5.00 includes fair and entertainment BroNzE SpoNSorS: Topton Family Practice JULy14(Sat) 7:00 –9:00pM Saturday $10.00 ALL RIDES -ALL DAYSATURDAY FREE, $5.00 admissiontoDemo Ben Mauger’sDixieland Band Fleetwood Bank | Fulton Mortgage Company - checkwebsite @www.mountainspringscountryfair.org for$2.00 John Schmoyer | KutztownAmerican Legion discount on ride bracelet Thursday night JULy21(Sat) 7:00 –9:00pM Baseball Assoc. | Kutztown Community Partnership Complete premium book on website Swing Fever Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc. | Mad Dogs Kutztown Mamma’sDelight Pizza &Restaurant | Messersmith JULy28(Sat) 6:00 –8:00pM &Keller FamilyDentistry | Silver Maple Veterinary The Fabulous Greaseband Clinic | State Farm Insurance -Steve Drasher Baking Contests RIDES Thursday,StrawberryPie &Best Shoofly Pie 4-5:30pm aUGUST 5(Sun) 3:00, 4:30 &7:30pM paTroN SpoNSorS: Adam N’ Eve Boutique Kutztown Day: allentown Band Duffer’sBeverages | Huguenot Lodge #377 | Kutztown Friday,Incredible Angel Food Cake&Blue Ribbon Apple Pie 4-5:30pm Lioness Club | Lehigh Cement Co. | Mark’sSandwich Shop Saturday,PAPreferred &Chocolate Cake, Cookies,Brownies Noon -2:00pm Monaghan Group of Kutztown Realtors | Ozgood’sGrill aUGUST 9(Thurs) 7:00 –9:00pM &Bar | Shaynah Kinner Daycare Center | Kevin Snyder - If youhavewon at anyother fair in PA in 2018 youcan not compete Kutztown School District Summer Band President, Borough Council Exhibits received Sunday,June 10 THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2018 THE SOUTHERN BERKS NEWS | SUMMERFUN B | 5

SUMMER FUN GUIDE Get Outdoors Day at Blue Marsh Lake

National Get Outdoors Throughout the day, there • The Berks County Sher- trol Boat in a Vessel Safety Day at Blue Marsh Lake is will be interactive displays, iff’s K-9 Unit in action and Check Demo at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 9, from 10 presentations, workshops dog agility demos by the • Mascots Globey, Smokey a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and hands-on demos pro- Berks County 4-H Dog Bear and Bobber the Water The U.S. Army Corps of moting a variety of outdoor Training Club and K’Lin Safety Dog Kayaks on Blue Marsh Lake Engineers and Berks County activities. Ken’l Participants can join in Parks & Recreation offer a Highlights of the event • Red Creek Wildlife Cen- the GO Day Scavenger Hunt happen at 3:30 p.m. (winner portunities that are avail- free full day of outdoor ac- this year include: ter will be giving talks about by visiting each of the part- must be present to win). able at Blue Marsh Lake tivities at the Dry Brooks • A visit by the PennStar local animals and the recent ner organizations through- Blue Marsh Lake’s Get and throughout the Berks Day Use Area, by the Lakev- 4 Helicopter rescue of a great blue heron out the event to be entered Outdoors Day on Satur- County area. iew pavilion and along the • The New York Life table at Blue Marsh Lake this past in prize drawings that oc- day, June 9, is a fantastic For information, call 610- Boat Beach with over 50 offering a free child’s ID in- fall. cur throughout the day and event where you can learn 374-2944 or visit www.nap. clubs and organizations. formational sheet • The new Corps Pa- a grand prize drawing will about the many outdoor op- usace.army.mil/bluemarsh.

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