Calendar & Events

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 […]

Please be advised, due to the inclement weather Waste Management is closed today. This will push back the pick up of trash and recycling (if it is your week) by one day. Trash will be picked up (recycling if it's your week) on Thursday, 2/26.

The Borough Council Meeting will begin at 7 pm.

Join us for a hands-on redware sgraffito pottery workshop hosted by master artisan Denise Wilz. This redware workshop focuses on the sgraffito technique used by 18th- and 19th-century Pennsylvania German potters to make expressive designs in their folk-art pottery. Sgraffito means to “scratch” and workshop participants will draw and then scratch a design on a […]

Please be advised that due to lack of items to discuss the Planning Commission Meeting has been cancelled

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 on out to the exclusive Early American Craft Fair showcasing the finest traditional artisans. Talk to the artists about their work and historical inspirations while you shop for handcrafted items and treasures including pottery, woodcarvings, textiles, furniture, painted boxes, and fraktur. Historic Trappe proudly supports traditional artisans throughout the year in its museum store […]

Trappe Borough Offices will be closed on Friday, April 3rd.  The offices will re-open on Monday, April 6th at 8:30 am.

The Borough Council Meeting will begin at 7 pm.

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 […]

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 […]