• Speaker’s House Dedication Weekend

    Speaker's House 151 W Main Street, Trappe, PA, United States

    Celebrate a historic moment with us! Join Historic Trappe for a special open house marking the dedication of the Speaker’s House after an extraordinary 25 years of restoration. Explore this newly restored landmark, learn about Speaker Frederick Muhlenberg and his family, and be part of this long-awaited milestone in our community's history. Parking is available […]

  • Speaker’s House Dedication Weekend

    Speaker's House 151 W Main Street, Trappe, PA, United States

    Celebrate a historic moment and come to Historic Trappe for a special open house marking the dedication of the Speaker’s House after an extraordinary 25 years of restoration. Explore this newly restored landmark, learn about Speaker Frederick Muhlenberg and his family, and be part of this long-awaited milestone in our community's history. Location: The Speaker's […]

  • Window to Revolution Exhibit Opening

    Dewees Tavern 301 W Main Street, Trappe, PA, United States

    Join us for the grand opening of our special exhibition Window to Revolution: Pennsylvania Germans and the War for Independence. Focusing on the Revolution's impact on the Greater Philadelphia region, this landmark exhibition features artifacts such as flintlock pistols, Continental currency, Henry Muhlenberg’s journals, a German translation of the Declaration of Independence, fraktur made by former Hessian […]

  • Window to Revolution Exhibit Opening

    Come on out for the grand opening of the special exhibition Window to Revolution: Pennsylvania Germans and the War for Independence. Focusing on the Revolution's impact on the Greater Philadelphia region, this landmark exhibition features artifacts such as flintlock pistols, Continental currency, Henry Muhlenberg’s journals, a German translation of the Declaration of Independence, fraktur made […]

  • Book Launch Celebration

    Dewees Tavern 301 W Main Street, Trappe, PA, United States

    Join us for a reception celebrating the launch of When the Declaration of Independence Was News by Dr. Emily Sneff. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, followed by a book signing. Publishing for the 250th anniversary of the United States, When the Declaration of Independence Was News focuses on the nation’s founding document at the moment of its creation in 1776, before […]

  • Book Launch Celebration

    Dewees Tavern 301 W Main Street, Trappe, PA, United States

    Attend a reception celebrating the launch of When the Declaration of Independence Was News by Dr. Emily Sneff. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, followed by a book signing. Publishing for the 250th anniversary of the United States, When the Declaration of Independence Was News focuses on the nation’s founding document at the moment of its creation in […]

  • Historic Theorem Painting Workshop with Peggy Allen

    Muhlenberg House 201 W Main Street, Trappe, PA, United States

    This beginner's class presents a unique opportunity to learn early American theorem painting, a historical art form created with stencils and admired for its aesthetic appeal. Led by Peggy Allen, an experienced theorem instructor, attendees will create an 8.5 x 11 portrait of a traditional bowl of fruit using multiple stencils and oil paints applied […]

  • Fraktur Bookplate Workshop with Emily Smucker-Beidler

    Muhlenberg House 201 W Main Street, Trappe, PA, United States

    Learn how to create a bookplate in the fraktur style of the late 1700s. Perfect to place inside a book cover and give as a gift or keep as your own. Choose from one of four historical patterns and learn from Emily how to borrow ideas to integrate into your one-of-kind fraktur. No experience necessary […]

  • Historic Theorem Painting Workshop with Peggy Allen

    Muhlenberg House 201 W Main Street, Trappe, PA, United States

    Learn how to create a bookplate in the fraktur style of the late 1700s. Perfect to place inside a book cover and give as a gift or keep as your own. Choose from one of four historical patterns and learn from Emily how to borrow ideas to integrate into your one-of-kind fraktur. No experience necessary […]

  • Closed – Primary Election

    Trappe Borough Offices will be closed on Tuesday, May 19th in observance of the Primary Election.  The offices will re-open on Wednesday, May 20th at 8:30 am.