Calendar & Events

Wednesday, January 14th Join curator Christopher Malone and explore the current exhibition From Hubener to Medinger: Redware Potters of Southeastern Pennsylvania. Learn about Pennsylvania German redware from the mid 1700's to mid 1900's. You will have fresh insights into renowned potters such as Georg Hubener, Conrad Mumbauer, and Samuel Troxel.  Delve into the work of […]

Trappe Borough Offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, for the Martin Luther King Holiday.  The offices will re-open on Tuesday, January 20th.

The Planning Commission Meeting will begin at 7 pm.

The Borough Council Meeting will begin at 7 pm.

Join curator Christopher Malone and explore the current exhibition From Hubener to Medinger: Redware Potters of Southeastern Pennsylvania. Learn about Pennsylvania German redware from the mid 1700's to mid 1900's. You will have fresh insights into renowned potters such as Georg Hubener, Conrad Mumbauer, and Samuel Troxel.  Delve into the work of twentieth century potters […]

Come out to the Historic Trappe Visitor Center, located behind the Henry Muhlenberg House, for a live redware demonstration by River Rat Pottery.  Potter Bob Hughes will throw traditional redware vessels on his treadle wheel.  Sally Hughes will demonstrate sgraffito decoration on drape-molded plates featuring a Liberty Bell motif. Your venture begins with purchasing tickets […]

Stop in at Dewees Tavern for a Valentine's Day Workshop.  You will make watercolor cards and paper cut out hearts inspired by Pennsylvania German fraktur and Scherenschnitte (scissor cuttings).  All materials will be provided.  This workshop is for all ages.  For the younger kids, look for hearts around the museum and if they find a […]

Trappe Borough Offices will be closed on Monday, February 16th in observance of President's Day.  The offices will re-open on Tuesday, February 17th at 8:30 am

The Planning Commission Meeting will begin at 7 pm.

George Washington is known at "the indispensable man", but few know the "worthy partner" who supported him through a long war for independence.  Lady Washington followed her husband to every winter encampment during the war, and then into the most powerful residence in the new nation, the President's House in Philadelphia. Carol Spacht performs extensively […]

Join hearth cook Becky Manley in the Speaker’s House kitchen as she prepares traditional fasnachts, the rich Pennsylvania German doughnuts enjoyed on the eve of Lent. Watch as Becky demonstrates historic hearth cooking techniques, learn about the cultural roots of this beloved tradition, and enjoy the wonderful sights and smells of fasnachts being made over […]

The Borough Council Meeting will begin at 7 pm.