Our Mission
The Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County is a diverse group of individuals united in a quest to acquire, preserve, and maintain historically and architecturally significant properties in Berks County, Pennsylvania. The Trust seeks to foster community involvement and support in promoting awareness and appreciation for the role these sites played in our American history, and to educate the community and interested public concerning their history, architecture, and early occupants.
The Trust currently owns and maintains eight historically significant buildings in eastern Berks County.
Our Hours
Buildings in Morlatton Village in Douglassville are open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m., April through October. On Wednesdays and Saturdays, volunteer archaeologists are on-site at the Mouns Jones House and can provide tours of Village buildings. We also schedule tours of any of our buildings by appointment, and offer special events throughout the year at our sites.
Historic Structures
Morlatton Village, found just off the banks of the Schuylkill River, consists of four historically and architecturally significant buildings: the Michael Fulp House, the George Douglass Mansion, the White Horse Tavern, and the 1716 Mouns Jones House, the oldest standing structure in Berks County.
The Village, located in Douglassville, PA, presents a great opportunity for a day out. A picnic in the field, a bike ride or hike down the Thun Trail, or time spent taking photographs of historically significant architecture, are just some of the ways you could spend a day at Morlatton Village.
The Hottenstein House, Johan DeTurk Cabin, and Jacob Keim Farmstead, located in Maxatawny, Oley, and Pike Townships, PA, respectively, round out the Trust’s portfolio of historically significant properties. Tours are available by appointment. Please contact the Trust for information.
An all-volunteer organization, the Trust plans to hold events on our sites in the months from April though October. Watch the “Events” Notices on this website in 2026 for the schedule of speakers, demonstrations, exhibits, and archaeological “digs” on the third Saturdays or other posted event dates.
Additionally, for a small donation to the Trust, our buildings and grounds can be used for your group events or gatherings such as camping trips, scout trips, birthday parties, group lunches, weddings, or anniversaries. For more information about using a Trust property for your event, please contact us for more information.
The Trust is always looking for new members. If you are interested in becoming a member, volunteering, or donating, please contact the Trust today.