Upcoming Events and Meetings
- December 8: HOLIDAY CANDLELIGHT TOUR
- December 14: TAX COLLECTOR
- December 17: COLLEGEVILLE TRAPPE MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY MEETING
- December 24: CHRISTMAS EVE
HOLIDAY CANDLELIGHT TOUR
The Candlelight Tour at The Henry Muhlenberg House has become a seasonal must-see event to start off the Holiday Season. This annual event is sponsored by The Historical Society of Trappe, Collegeville, Perkiomen Valley.
On Sunday, December 8th, from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M, tour guides will welcome the community to this historic site to depict the way Christmas was celebrated in the 18th century by the Muhlenberg family.
Tours will begin at the Visitors Center where light refreshments will be served in the festive surroundings of our Gift Shop. Here you will also find a display of unique holiday gifts. A candlelit path leading to The Henry Muhlenberg House will allow visitors to step back in history and hear tales of this Revolutionary War era family.
The Henry Muhlenberg House is located at 201 W. Main Street in Trappe, across from St Luke's Church where parking is available. A donation of $4.00 for adults and $2.00 for children under age 12 will help to defray costs. Reservations are not required. For information call 610-489-7560 or visit www.trappehistoricalsociety.org.
HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR
Collegeville and Trappe's Most Distinctive Homes
To Open Doors to Area Residents Dec. 8th
A limited number of tickets are available for this popular event!
The non-profit Collegeville Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) is hosting The Second Collegeville Area Holiday House Tour on Sunday, Dec. 8th from 1 to 5 p.m. Tour participants will be welcomed into eight of Collegeville's and Trappe's most interesting homes to see each home's unique architecture, interior design style, and holiday decorations. This year's tour contains a selection of historic properties, newer builds, innovative renovations, and an amazing energy efficient home:
A renovated 1800s era farm house on Fifth Ave. in Collegeville;
The historic Augustus Lutheran Old Church building dating back to 1743 in Trappe;
A new craftsman-style geothermally heated and foam wrapped highly energy efficient home that uses no fossil fuels on Eighth Ave., Collegeville;
The adorable storybook "Hansel and Gretel" house on Park Ave. in Collegeville;
A beautifully designed Colonial farmhouse reproduction home and a second renovated and fully decorated family home, both on Locust St. in Collegeville;
A warm and rustic new build log home on West First Ave. in Trappe; and
A renovated home that adds the Southern Charm of outdoor living with a four seasons room, outdoor living room and bath, Great Room with a huge cook's kitchen, large front porch and more on Nicholas Lane in Trappe.
A bonus for this year's tour goers is 50% off the $4.00 admission price to the historic Muhlenberg House once-a-year Candlelight Tour from 4 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 8th in Trappe.
Additionally, each house tour reservation includes admission to the House Tour Reception following the tour from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Community Music School (CMS) in Trappe. Tour goers can warm up, and enjoy complimentary appetizers provided by Rocco's Brick Oven Pizzeria, 2013 winner of our "Farmer & the Chef" restaurant competition, as well as complimentary drinks and music by talented CMS faculty while they browse the Silent Auction.
Cost of registration for the tour and reception is $25 per person; $30 on the day of the event. For information or to register, go to www.collegevilledevelopment.org or call Rachael Morrison at 610 454 1050 or e-mail her at manager@collegevilledevelopment.org. Once individuals are registered for the tour they will be mailed a tour book describing each of the homes and historic properties, a map with all the home locations, and a paper bracelet to wear that identifies them as a participant in the tour. On the day of the tour, individuals can visit the homes in any order between 1 and 5 p.m.
Funds raised from the tour benefit the CEDC, whose mission is to attract new businesses to Collegeville, to add meaningful value to existing businesses by promoting them and increasing their customer base, to work in partnership with Ursinus College on town-gown collaborations which benefit the college, business and residential communities, to improve the appearance of our town to make it more appealing, and to offer fun community events for Collegeville area families to make Collegeville a vibrant place to live. More information is available at www.collegevilledevelopment.org.
REGAL CINEMA MOVIE TICKETS FOR $8.50!
Regal Cinema Movie Tickets are now available at Borough Hall. The purchase price for each ticket is $8.50. Tickets never expire and may be used for any movie, on any day, at any Regal Cinema. Net proceeds benefit the Trappe Volunteer Fire Company. We do not accept credit cards for purchase of the tickets. Please bring cash or a check.
MOVIE TAVERN TICKETS AVAILABLE ONCE AGAIN!!
MOVIE TAVERN TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
Movie Tavern tickets are once again back in stock. Tickets cost $8.00 each and are good for any movie on any day or night. Tickets may be purchased at Borough Hall during regular business hours. We do NOT accept credit cards. You may pay by check (with proper identification) or with cash. Net proceeds benefit the Trappe Volunteer Fire Company.
TRAPPE ROAD PROGRAM
The Borough of Trappe has instituted a Road Program whereby all Borough owned roads in Trappe were put on a maintenance schedule for road repairs. The Borough's 2012 road project included E. College Avenue, W. College Avenue and E. First Ave.
As the road maintenance work gets underway, property owners should know that if you have damaged curbs you will be required to make the curb repairs. Curb repair and maintenance is the responsibility of the property owner. (See, TBC 286). As such, you may opt to have the repair work done yourself or, in the alternative, the Borough's contractor will make the necessary repairs and the property owner will be billed for the repair work.
The Road Program Schedule is subject to change depending on current circumstances. The Borough will advise residents of any changes. Resident should plan ahead to be prepared to make the necessary curbs repairs in a timely manner. Click here for a complete Road Program Schedule.
from Mayor Connie Peck
Trappe is proud to preserve its past and is committed to a strong and stable community with a view to the future.
Connie Peck, Mayor, Trappe Borough
Borough Office:
525 West Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
Phone:(610)489-7181. Fax:(610)489-8827
Hours: 8am – 5pm, Monday - Friday