Official Program of the 175th Anniversary of the Founding of Reading

Official Program of Events

For Monday, October 1st, 1923

Morning--Nothing Scheduled

Afternoon-- Nothing Scheduled

Evening--Historical Pageant of Reading at Fair Grounds at 8 o'Clock

An historical review reverently dedicated to our forefathers--the Pioneers--whose courage and industry built up our great commonwealth.

A lesson in Americanism, showing in the form of romantic drama the heroic sacrifice which was necessary in the past that we of this day might enjoy the peace, prosperity and plenty of this land.

History in the making--the march of civilization--the building of a mighty state!

Outline of the Pageant

Processional--The Builders of Berks
Episode I-- A Legend of the Lenni-Lenape
Episode II--The Founding of Reading
Episode III--The French and Indian Wars
Episode IV--The Birth of a Nation
Episode V--Era of Political Development
Episode VI--The Defence of the Union
Episode VII--Our New Americans
Episode VIII--The World War
The Masque--The Paths of Peace

Source: Official Program of the 175th Anniversary of the Founding of Reading, PA, and the 150th Anniversary of the Reading Volunteer Fire Department Sept. 30th to Oct. 6th 1923, ed. by the Chairman of the Publicity Committee, Reading, PA, 1923, p. 67.

Submitted by: Nancy.