Berks Military
History Museum
Honoring the Heroes of Berks County Who Are Not Forgotten
Preserving the Stories, Artifacts, and Sacrifices of Our Local Veterans
Welcome to the Berks Military History Museum
Berks Military History Museum is a living tribute located in Mohnton, Pennsylvania. Founded to honor the men and women of Berks County who served, our museum showcases authentic artifacts, vehicles, uniforms, and — most importantly — the personal stories of the veterans who walked through our doors.
We are more than a collection of objects. We are a place where history comes alive through the voices of those who lived it.
Local World War II Veteran, Clarence Dyanzio visits the museum (April 2023). 98-year-old Dyanzio was in Gen. Patton's 3rd army, 4th armored division. Gunner on a half-track.
Rep. Gillen with Local WWII Veteran, Edward Czechowski, who visited to museum. Ed was a gunner on U.S.S Saufley (DD465 Fletcher Class Destroyer). Ed shot down 6 Kamikaze planes and attacked 16 Japanese held islands. (2023)
Rep. Gillen honoring local World War II Veteran Lou Cinfici with his Gold Medal. (Aug 2022)
Rep. Gillen invited Local World War II Veteran and volunteer Tyler Boland to the PA State Capital building in Harrisburg. (Jan 2023)
Volunteer Jim Woodeshick, with local WWII Veteran's
Lou Cinfici, Charlie Brooking, and Matt Gutman (2022)
Rep. Mark Gillen gives Local World War II Veteran, Richard DeVerter tour of the Museum. Richard was a PFC serving in Gen. Patton's 3rd Army, 8th Armored Division. He was also a liberator Buchenwald Concentration Camp. (April 2023)