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Most obituaries published in the Reading Eagle are submitted through funeral homes and cremation services, but we will accept submissions from families. Obituaries can be emailed to obituaries@readingeagle.com.
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Obituaries can be submitted for any future date, but they must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. the day prior to its running for it to be published.
Please call the obituary desk, at 610-371-5018, for information on pricing.
East Earl – Bring history to life at Pathways Heritage Day, a one-of-a-kind educational experience designed for families, students, and homeschool and co-op groups.
Held on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the historic Brubaker Homestead at 414 Long Lane, East Earl, will transform into a living-history festival that welcomes thousands each fall. Admission and parking are free.
Now in its seventh year, Heritage Day has become a highly regarded community tradition, celebrating the region’s rich past through authentic demonstrations, interpreters, reenactors, musicians, and artisans. Families will find this year’s festival more interactive than ever before, with hands-on learning, storytelling, and opportunities for participation that make history meaningful across generations.
A Journey Through Time: 1740–1900
Explore a Lenni Lenape village, a 1740s frontier fur traders’ settlement, and Civil War era military encampments as you journey through daily life spanning 300 years. Parents and students alike will enjoy firsthand experiences with skilled craftsmen, interpreters, and reenactors who demonstrate trades, tools, and traditions of early American life. And some are even looking for “young apprentices.” Kids can test their agility in early games, and adults can test their 18th-century survival skills in the Woods Walk Challenge.
This is an event for the entire family — from curious youngsters to engaged parents to enthralled grandparents. Learn together, ask questions, and experience the past in a way books simply cannot match.
More than seven local historical societies and heritage organizations will join the event, adding their unique collections and interpretations to broaden the perspective of Lancaster County’s heritage. Visitors will leave with a deeper understanding of how local stories have shaped today’s community.
Hands-On Learning
Heritage Day is not just entertaining — it is educational by design. For homeschool and co-op families, the festival provides an interactive way to supplement history and cultural studies. Whether exploring American history, enriching unit studies, or simply looking for a meaningful family day out, Heritage Day offers an immersive learning opportunity that goes far beyond the classroom.
Whether you stay for an hour or the entire day, Pathways Heritage Day promises a memorable experience that blends fun, history, and education in a way that inspires lifelong learning.
Music, Stories, and Community Spirit
Adding to the atmosphere is Jamm’n on the Porch, where period acoustic musicians can have impromptu gatherings on the porch of the 250-year-old Brubaker Homestead to share traditional tunes. Visitors are invited to relax, tap their feet, or soak in the music of Lancaster County’s past. And aspiring musicians are encouraged to bring along their acoustical guitars, banjos, dulcimers, fiddles, and other “old time” instruments.
The festival also features the Stories Through Time section, where participating organizations share short talks, demonstrations, and performances that bring history to life in engaging, accessible ways.
A Celebration of Education and Community
Heritage Day reflects the mission of Pathways Hybrid Learning, Lancaster County’s distinctive Christ-centered microschool that blends academics with experiential learning. The event is not only a public festival but also an extension of Pathways’ classrooms, where students actively participate alongside artisans, reenactors, and interpreters.
“Heritage Day is where education and community meet,” Wanda Swarr, school director, said in the release. “It’s about experiencing the past together — families learning side by side, students finding inspiration, and community members connecting across generations.”
For more information about Pathways Heritage Day, visit www.pathwaysheritageday.org.