9-20-2022 4:32am

Bob Wood Hosts History Talks at Studio B Art Gallery

Join Bob from 1-2 p.m. at Studio B Art Gallery, 39A E Philadelphia Ave, Boyertown for newly-revised, encore presentations. Free and open to the public.

October 2: The Tragic Civil War Story of Bill Howe—Born 1839 Perkiomenville; fought heroically at the Battle of Fredericksburg, December 1862; executed at Fort Mifflin, 26 August, 1864. His story needs to be told.

October 9: The Story of Native Americans in Berks County—here for 12,000 Years—The fields of Berks and surrounding counties held and still hold millions (literally) of stone artifacts fashioned over the millennia by Native Americans. Bob Wood has collected thousands from his family farm and tells their story.

October 16: The Story of Corn: Its Origin, Cultivation and Use—Indian’s Maize was one of the new food cultivars that the Germanic immigrants found here. For man and livestock, corn soon became an essential crop.

October 23: Clover Seed Mills of S.E. Pennsylvania 1820-1845—Virtually unknown today, these novel contraptions illustrate the millwright’s inventiveness and mechanical skill.

Studio B:
Studio B, located in the heart of historic Boyertown, is the home of the Arts and Activities Alliance, a committee of Building a Better Boyertown, a nonprofit Main Street program dedicated to revitalizing small towns.

Studio B celebrates lifelong learning, creativity and personal involvement in the visual and communication arts and seeks to be a dynamic part of the Boyertown community, a “go to” destination for learning, fun and friendship. The studio seeks to showcase the work of fine artists in themed exhibits—some juried, some open to all—and welcomes art in diverse media. In addition to art exhibits, workshops, and classes, Studio B also hosts activities and informalgatherings on assorted topics for small groups or meetings, gallery talks, and “Getting to Know You” opportunities.

Visitors are always welcome to view the changing exhibits; take lessons in the visual, literary, and communication arts offered by highly-trained local artists and teachers; and schedule small events or parties in its elegant facility. The studio proudly collaborates with the many unique businesses in the Boyertown community.