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# Historic Trappe

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- [Henry Muhlenberg House](https://historictrappe.org/henry-melchior-muhlenberg-house/) - 201 W. Main Street Built about 1750 for Jacob Schrack Jr., a blacksmith, this large stone house was purchased by Henry and Anna Maria Muhlenberg in 1776. The Muhlenbergs added a rear wing, now missing, as a summer kitchen complete with a bake oven. Restored to its c. 1776 appearance and listed on the National
- [The Speaker's House](https://historictrappe.org/the-speakers-house/) - 151 W. Main Street Built in 1763 for John and Silence Schrack, this elegant stone house was owned by Frederick and Catharine Muhlenberg from 1781 to 1791. During this time, Frederick served as a member of the Continental Congress; Speaker of the Pennsylvania Assembly; first president judge, recorder of deeds, and register of wills for
- [Dewees Tavern](https://historictrappe.org/dwees-museum/) - 301 W. Main Street Built in several sections from the mid-1700s to early 1800s, the east end of this building was the home of Andrew Miller, a joiner and bellows maker. In 1827 it was acquired by Dr. Jacob Dewees; his mother Mary Catharine Dewees ran it as a tavern and boarding house until 1855.
- [Perkiomen Bridge](https://historictrappe.org/perkiomen-bridge/) - The Perkiomen Bridge was completed in 1799 and is one of the oldest stone arch bridges still in use in the United States.
- [Bomberger Hall](https://historictrappe.org/bomberger-hall/) - 601 E. Main Street Designed by architect Frank R. Watson of Philadelphia, the cornerstone of Bomberger Memorial Hall was laid on June 25, 1891. Built in the Romanesque style, much of the stone was quarried nearby in King of Prussia. Opened in 1892, the building provided the college with modern classrooms, offices, a library, and
- [Eger Gateway](https://historictrappe.org/eger-gateway/) - 601 E. Main Street Erected at the main entrance to Ursinus in 1925 through the generosity of George P. Eger, this iron and stone gateway has inset tablets telling the history of education on the campus since 1832. Open to the public
- [Augustus Lutheran Church](https://historictrappe.org/augustus-lutheran-church/) - 717 W. Main Street Built between 1743 and 1745, Augustus Lutheran Church is known as the shrine of American Lutheranism. It was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1967. Henry Melchior Muhlenberg served as its pastor from 1742 until his death in 1787. The wrought-iron weathervanes atop the roof are exact replicas of the
- [Trappe Borough Hall](https://historictrappe.org/borough-hall/) - 525 W. Main Street Built in 1922 as a school, this building now serves as the borough hall. Paintings of local historic sites by artist Julie Longacre are displayed in the council room. Behind the building is a tot-lot, picnic pavilion, and multipurpose play area. Open to the public
- [Collegeville-Trappe High School](https://historictrappe.org/collegeville-trappe-high-school/) - 29 E. First Avenue. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on November 11, 1938, for a new Collegeville-Trappe High School to be built under the auspices of the federal government’s Public Works Administration. The above postcard depicts the school as built; in 1953 an addition was built on the right side to match the colonial revival
- [Wismer Barn](https://historictrappe.org/wismer-barn/) - Wismer Barn, 1992. Construction began on the Wismers’ new barn in early 1932, with a plan based on a mid-Western design. Measuring 196 feet long and 38 feet deep, the new barn had stanchions for 100 cows, complete with automatic waterers, and could store up to 400 tons of hay in the upper level. With
- [John Beaver House](https://historictrappe.org/john-beaver-house/) - 532 W. Main Street Home of John K. Beaver, a tailor by trade, who later established the Beaver & Shellenberger mercantile firm, which operated in Skippack and later Trappe. In 1895, the Trappe store at 538 W. Main was taken over by Beaver’s son-in-law, E. G. Brownback. Private
- [Trappe Tavern](https://historictrappe.org/trappe-tavern/) - 418 W. Main Street Originally known as the Fountain Inn, this building has served as a tavern since it was built in the late 1700s. A “Big Spring” nearby provided water via underground wooden pipes to a distillery and the inn, which had three fountain pumps in the yard for watering thirsty horses. Traces of
- [St. Luke’s Church](https://historictrappe.org/st-lukes-church/) - 202 W. Main Street Founded in 1742, St. Luke’s congregation initially worshipped in a log church located across the street in the present-day cemetery. A stone building replaced it on the same site in 1835. The present church was erected in 1874 under the leadership of Rev. John H. A. Bomberger, founder of Ursinus College
- [Henry Kratz House](https://historictrappe.org/henry-kratz-house/) - 378 W. Main Street Built for Henry Kratz in the mid-1800s, this house is flanked by a smaller building to the east that once served as a post office. Private
- [Berman Museum of Art](https://historictrappe.org/berman-museum-of-art/) - 601 E. Main Street Opened in 1923 as the Alumni Memorial Library to commemorate the 271 Ursinus students and alumni who served in World War I, this elegant stone building is now home to the Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art. The museum hosts changing exhibitions and educational programs throughout the year. Open to
- [Collegeville Borough Hall](https://historictrappe.org/collegeville-borough-hall/) - 491 E. Main Street Home to borough offices and the Collegeville Municipal Building. Open to the public
- [Collegeville Economic Development Corporation](https://historictrappe.org/collegeville-economic-development-corporation/) - 476 E. Main Street A nonprofit organization, the Collegeville Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) is striving to make Collegeville a great place to live and do business. Many special events and programs are organized by the CEDC throughout the year. Open to the public
- [Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commerce](https://historictrappe.org/perkiomen-valley-chamber-of-commerce/) - 351 E. Main Street Serving Perkiomen Valley businesses and the community since 1957. Open to the public
- [Lamb Tavern](https://historictrappe.org/lamb-tavern/) - 724 W. Main Street Located across from Augustus Lutheran Church, the Lamb Tavern was built about 1800. One of the first proprietors was Cornelius Tyson Sr. In 1836, the building was bought by schoolmaster and future U.S. congressman Jacob Fry Jr. (known as Honest Jacob) and described in the deed as a “certain Tavern stand, Sign
- [Trappe Hotel](https://historictrappe.org/trappe-hotel/) - 595 W. Main Street Built on land once owned by John Nicholas Cressman, a German immigrant and early Trappe settler, the Trappe Hotel was an active tavern, polling place, and stagecoach stop during the 1800s. For many years it was run by Jacob Heebner. Private
- [Daniel Fry House and Store](https://historictrappe.org/daniel-fry-house-and-store/) - 219 W. Main Street Built in 1845 by Daniel Fry, this structure served as a general store and dwelling house. The stone threshold for the store entrance is inscribed “DRY GOODS.” Private
- [Washington Hall](https://historictrappe.org/washington-hall/) - 550 W. Main Street Built about 1854, this three-story brick building was the second location of the Washington Hall Collegiate Institute (est. 1830 as the Trappe Boarding School). Henry Prizer taught the original school (see 360 W. Main). Private
- [Trinity Church](https://historictrappe.org/trinity-church/) - 532 E. Main Street Founded in 1854 and incorporated the following year, Trinity Reformed U.C.C. has a long history of welcoming members of the community for worship. The church played a prominent role in the abolition movement, and 27 Civil War veterans are buried in the cemetery. Every pastor to this day has been an
- [Shreiner Hall](https://historictrappe.org/shreiner-hall/) - 600 E. Main Street Built in 1876 for Dr. John H. A. Bomberger, founder and first president of Ursinus College, this structure was originally known as Zwinglihof after the Swiss theologian and Reformation leader Ulrich Zwingli. Dr. Bomberger lived here until his death in 1890, after which it became Ursinus property. In 1909, it became
- [Pfahler Hall](https://historictrappe.org/pfahler-hall/) - 601 E. Main Street Initially known as the Science Building, Pfahler Hall was renamed in 1942 after Dr. George E. Pfahler, a pioneer in the field of radiology. Here Dr. John W. Mauchly, professor of physics from 1933 to 1941, began research that would lead him to co-invent the ENIAC, the first electronic generalpurpose computer.
- [Andrew Todd House/Isenberg Hall](https://historictrappe.org/andrew-todd-houseisenberg-hall/) - 801 E. Main Street Owned by Andrew Todd, who in 1832 donated land on which a one-room stone schoolhouse—known as Todd’s school School—was built (not extant) in place of an earlier log schoolhouse. From 1844 to 1874, it was the Freeland Public School. One of the oldest houses in Collegeville, this dwelling was later owned
- [Grange Hall](https://historictrappe.org/grange-hall/) - 192 W. Main Street Built in 1849 by the Providence Masonic Lodge, this building was sold in 1865 to Warren Lodge. In 1913, it became the headquarters of Keystone Grange #2, organized in 1873 and the second oldest grange in Pennsylvania. Monthly meetings are held on the third Wednesday at 7 p.m. Open to the
- [Keigwin Hall](https://historictrappe.org/keigwin-hall/) - 513 E. Main Street Keigwin Hall was purchased by Ursinus in 1963 and named after Rev. Albert Edwin Keigwin, who served as president of the college from 1907 to 1912. Private
- [Thomas Davis House](https://historictrappe.org/thomas-davis-house/) - 438 W. Main Street This two-story brick house was built about 1848 for Dr. Thomas Davis, a prominent physician in Montgomery County. It was the first house lot subdivided from the Fountain Inn tract (now the Trappe Tavern). Later owners include Dr. Charles Dickensheid and Mrs. Philip Bechtel. The exterior of the house remains in
- [Streeper-Gordon House](https://historictrappe.org/streeper-gordon-house/) - 439 W. Main Street Built in the mid-1800s, this brick house stands on a property acquired by Widow Sarah Gordon in 1829. She was the daughter of Bernard Streeper and Sarah Dewees; after her death in 1839, the property passed to her son William Gordon, a stonemason. Private
- [Fetterolf House](https://historictrappe.org/fetterolf-house/) - 554 E. Main Street This three-story stone farmhouse was built during the 1800s by William Tennent Todd, a spinning wheel maker; it was the first residence of Rev. John H. A. Bomberger, founding president of Ursinus College. From 1867 to 1872, it was the home of Captain Henry H. Fetterolf, who served in the Civil
- [Hobson Hall](https://historictrappe.org/hobson-hall/) - 568 E. Main Street Built in the late 1800s as a private residence, Hobson Hall’s three-story tower, asymmetrical façade, and multiple porches exemplify the Queen Anne revival style that was popular in America from about 1880 to 1910. It was acquired by Ursinus from Edward and Mabel (Hobson) Fretz in 1944. Private
- [Myrin Library](https://historictrappe.org/myrin-library/) - 601 E. Main Street Opened in 1971, Myrin Library houses more than 420,000 books and offers onsite and remote access to numerous print, microform, and electronic periodical titles. It is also home to the Ursinusiana collection, the Pennsylvania Folklife Society archives, and many works of art made by Ursinus students. Open to the public
- [Duryea Hall](https://historictrappe.org/duryea-hall/) - 612 E. Main Street Purchased in 1937 from A. D. Fetterolf by the Ursinus Women’s Club, Duryea Hall was named ten years later in honor of Rhea Duryea Johnson, who graduated from Ursinus in 1908 and later became the college’s first female board member. Private
- [Zwingli Hall](https://historictrappe.org/zwingli-hall/) - 620 E. Main Street Built during the mid-1800s as a private residence, Zwingli Hall retains much of its original charm, including a large front porch. It is named after Ulrich Zwingli, a Swiss theologian and Reformation leader. Private
- [Olevian Hall](https://historictrappe.org/olevian-hall/) - 640 E. Main Street Acquired by Ursinus in 1967, this building was named after a previous Olevian Hall that was razed to make way for the construction of Pfahler Hall in 1931. Both were named after Caspar Olevian, a German Reformed theologian. Private
- [Schaff Hall](https://historictrappe.org/schaff-hall/) - 646 E. Main Street This three-story brick house was built in the mid-1800s as a private residence; it was acquired by Ursinus in 1967 and named after Dr. Philip Schaff, a celebrated German Reformed theologian and church historian in the 1800s. Private
- [Omwake Hall](https://historictrappe.org/omwake-hall/) - 701 E. Main Street Acquired by Ursinus in 1964 and named after George Leslie Omwake (class of 1898), president of the college from 1912 to 1936. Private
- [Lynnewood Hall](https://historictrappe.org/lynnewood-hall/) - 702 E. Main Street Former home of Ursinus professor Franklin I. Sheeder Jr., who served as registrar of the college from 1932 to 1946, and his wife, Josephine Xander (both Ursinus graduates). Lynnewood was acquired by the college in 1926 for women’s housing. Private
- [Fircroft](https://historictrappe.org/fircroft/) - 930 E. Main Street Built about 1835 for Rev. Abraham Hunsicker, a Mennonite bishop and the founder of Freeland Seminary, this dwelling contains elements of an earlier stone house built for Christian Schrack, son of Trappe’s founder and a tanner by trade. Private
- [Toll Gate House](https://historictrappe.org/toll-gate-house/) - 12 and 14 W. Main Street Built in the early 1800s, this stone dwelling was the first toll gate house in Trappe. Toll gates were permitted every five miles along the Philadelphia and Reading Turnpike. In the 1820s, John Todd was the local toll gate keeper. Private
- [Philip Williard House](https://historictrappe.org/philip-williard-house/) - 212 W. Main Street This elegant two-story brick home was built in the mid-1800s. During the 1870s, it was owned by Philip Williard, a noted civic leader who was trained as a Reformed Church minister. He married Anna Prizer, daughter of Catharine Dewees and Henry Prizer (founder of Washington Hall; see 550 W. Main). Private
- [John Fry House](https://historictrappe.org/john-fry-house/) - 314 W. Main Street Several generations of the Fry family were carpenters and cabinetmakers, beginning with Jacob Fry Sr. He was succeeded in the trade by his son John, who built this house about 1832 on the site of Jacob’s house. Private
- [Henry Prizer House](https://historictrappe.org/henry-prizer-house/) - 360 W. Main Street Built in the mid-1700s and used as a tavern known as the Duke of Cumberland, this building was acquired in 1829 by schoolmaster Henry Prizer, remodeled, and used as a school prior to the construction of Washington Hall about 1854 (see 550 W. Main). A detached stone bake house stands behind
- [George Hagey House](https://historictrappe.org/george-hagey-house/) - 417 W. Main Street Built about 1830, this house was the residence of George Hagey, a renowned clockmaker, from 1832 to 1844. A native of nearby Lower Salford Township, George Hagey was the second generation of his family to make clocks. Private
- [Abraham Treichler House](https://historictrappe.org/abraham-treichler-house/) - 504 W. Main Street Built for Abraham Treichler, a blacksmith, about 1852. Private
- [Brownback Store](https://historictrappe.org/brownback-store/) - 538 W. Main Street Born and educated in Trappe, E. G. Brownback married Mary Beaver in 1895. He took over his father-in-law John Beaver’s mercantile business and operated it in this building. Private
- [Joseph Royer House](https://historictrappe.org/joseph-royer-house/) - 702 and 704 W. Main Street The three-story stone house was built for Judge Joseph Royer and his family in the early 1800s; the two-story wing served as a general store and post office. Private
- [Perkiomen Bridge Hotel](https://historictrappe.org/perkiomen-bridge-hotel/) - 1 E. Main Street According to local tradition, the oldest portion of this building was erected in 1701 for Edward Lane. By 1798, the inn consisted of a two-story stone building measuring 33 x 25 feet and a one-story stone kitchen of 30 x 20 feet. It was further expanded in the 1800s and became
- [Warren Lodge](https://historictrappe.org/warren-lodge/) - 324 E. Main Street Warren Lodge #310 is home to the Collegeville-area Free and Accepted Masons, founded in 1857. Meetings have been held in this building since it was erected in 1913. Private
- [Clamer Hall](https://historictrappe.org/clamer-hall/) - 409 E. Main Street Built by Francis J. Clamer, a German immigrant and metallurgist, in 1903, Clamer Hall was given to Ursinus by Dr. Guillam H. Clamer in 1953. Private
- [Pennsylvania Female College Monument](https://historictrappe.org/pennsylvania-female-college-monument/) - Glenwood Avenue This monument marks the site of the Pennsylvania Female College, founded in 1851 by J. Warren Sunderland as the Montgomery Female Seminary and chartered by the state legislature in 1853. A four-year liberal arts college, it closed in 1880. During its 30-year tenure, more than 1,000 young women were educated there. The seminary
- [Maples Hall](https://historictrappe.org/maples-hall/) - 512 E. Main Street Acquired by Ursinus in 1923, Maples was first used as a women’s dormitory. It was the birthplace and childhood home of Dr. Calvin D. Yost Jr., who wrote the first history of the college. Private
- [Enos Lewis House](https://historictrappe.org/enos-lewis-house/) - 224 W. Main Street Built in the mid-1800s for Enos Lewis and his wife, Margaret Dewees. Private

## Pages

- [Home](https://historictrappe.org/) - Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence! Where the story of southeastern Pennsylvania comes alive Across three remarkable historic sites - the Dewees Tavern, the Muhlenberg House, and the Speaker's House - visitors step into the lives of the individuals who shaped a region and a nation. From the Revolutionary War-era home of
- [Harvest Fair](https://historictrappe.org/harvest-fair/) - Harvest Fair Saturday, October 10, 10 am to 4 pm Celebrate fall in Trappe at a family-friendly Harvest Fair held on the grounds of the Muhlenberg House and the Speaker's House. Enjoy live music and a square dance by Jann Glider with Meadow Lark, delicious food, 18th century trade demonstrations, colonial kids' games, and locally-made
- [Events](https://historictrappe.org/events/) - Upcoming Events Living History Saturdays at the Speaker's House Saturdays, June 13 through September 5 10 am to 4 pm Step into the past this summer at the Speaker's House with our Living History Saturdays series, kicking off on Flag Day weekend. From Flag Day through Labor Day weekend, the grounds will come alive every
- [Gala](https://historictrappe.org/gala/) - Save the Date! Sunday, October 25, 2026 RiverCrest Golf Club & Preserve 5 - 9 pm | 100 Rivercrest Drive, Phoenixville, PA 19460 This special evening begins with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, followed by a seated dinner and a presentation of the Speaker's Choice Award to Katharine Booth, one of the foremost collectors of American folk
- [Experiencing Independence: Eyewitness Accounts of the American Revolution](https://historictrappe.org/experiencing-independence/) - Experiencing Independence: Eyewitness Accounts of the American Revolution October 2-3, 2026 Firsthand accounts of the American Revolution provide historians, museums, and historic sites with critical details for understanding what it was like to experience independence. To mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Historic Trappe, the McNeil Center for Early American Studies, and
- [Muhlenberg Reunion](https://historictrappe.org/reunion/) - Muhlenberg Reunion As our nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, we can think of no better way to mark this milestone than by gathering to celebrate our family's role in America's founding. As fellow descendants of Rev. Henry Muhlenberg and his wife, Anna Maria "Mary" Weiser, we invite you to join us for the
- [Tavern Night](https://historictrappe.org/tavern-night/) - Tavern Night Thursday, September 24, 5 to 8 pm Dewees Tavern Museum 301 W. Main Street Join us for a lively evening at the Dewees Tavern with a German-themed buffet dinner. Tickets include hearty appetizers, buffet dinner, dessert, and beverages (including wine and beer). Seating is limited so buy your tickets early. Parking for this
- [Center for Pennsylvania German Studies](https://historictrappe.org/center-for-pennsylvania-german-studies/) - Dewees Tavern 301 W. Main Street | Trappe, PA The Center for Pennsylvania German Studies has five galleries for changing exhibitions and ongoing displays of furniture, ironwork, pottery, textiles, fraktur, paintings, and more that were made by talented Pennsylvania Germans craftspeople and artisans. This diverse group of people includes Lutherans, Reformed, Moravians, Schwenkfelders, Mennonites, Dunkards,
- [The Henry Muhlenberg House](https://historictrappe.org/henry-muhlenberg-house/) - Muhlenberg House 201 W. Main Street | Trappe, PA Travel back in time to visit Lutheran minister Henry Muhlenberg at his beautifully restored home in the year 1787, when he and his wife Mary sold the house to their son, Peter Muhlenberg, and his wife Hanna. Experience three generations living under one roof together with
- [The Speaker's House](https://historictrappe.org/the-speakers-house/) - The Speaker's House 151 W. Main Street | Trappe, PA The Speaker's House was home to Frederick Muhlenberg and his family from 1781 to 1803. Frederick is best known as the first Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives; he was also speaker of the Third Congress. The Speaker's House is open for guided tours
- [Founders Feast](https://historictrappe.org/founders-feast/) - Founder's Feast Sunday, July 19, 5 to 8 pm Party like it's 1776 with a community dinner held at the Speaker's House! Enjoy a variety of delicious foods provided by local restaurants, and craft beer from Troubles End Brewing while dining al fresco on the grounds of a beautiful historic site. The evening begins with
- [Meet our Team](https://historictrappe.org/about/team/) - Meet our Team Lisa Minardi Executive Director Christopher Malone Curator Emily Sneff Historian and Consulting Curator Trent Rhodes Director of Development Sheila Joy Archivist Michael Myers Photographer Meg Stockton Educational Programs Manager Janine Faust Tour Manager and Assistant Administrator Jeanne Harper Business Administrator and Collections Manager Carol Royce Museum Assistant Christina Allmer Marketing and Retail
- [Erin Fitzpatrick Profile](https://historictrappe.org/about/team/erin-fitzpatrick-profile/) - Erin Fitzpatrick Development Manager erin@historictrappe.org Erin returns to Historic Trappe after interning at the Speaker's House in 2016. She holds a BA from Houghton University in History and Theology and spent over four years on the development team at Woodmere Art Museum. Erin manages the membership program and database administration, in addition to collaborating with
- [Home-hours](https://historictrappe.org/home-hours/) - Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence! Where the story of southeastern Pennsylvania comes alive Across three remarkable historic sites - the Dewees Tavern, the Muhlenberg House, and the Speaker's House - visitors step into the lives of the individuals who shaped a region and a nation. From the Revolutionary War-era home of
- [Visitor Information](https://historictrappe.org/visit/) - Visit Historic Trappe Museum Locations Dewees Tavern 301 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426 Muhlenberg House 201 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426 Speaker's House 151 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426 Summer 2026 Museum Hours - June 12 through September 5 The Center for Pennsylvania German Studies at Dewees Tavern hosts walk-in exhibitions. Guided
- [Archival Finding Aids](https://historictrappe.org/archival-finding-aids/) - Archival Finding Aids Subject File Collections Family Files Collection Inventory List A collection of loose materials of secondary nature organized into folders in alphabetical order by family last name. Each folder may contain a range of newspaper clippings, photographs, programs, articles, brochures, maps, and other ephemera. Material dated before 1920 or of fragile nature has
- [About](https://historictrappe.org/about/) - About Historic Trappe MISSION Historic Trappe's mission is to preserve and share the historic places, landscapes, and heritage of southeastern Pennsylvania. We have three historic properties open for tours. Our Center for Pennsylvania German Studies, located in the Dewees Tavern, has five exhibition galleries featuring a wide variety of furniture, fraktur, textiles, and other objects
- [Join](https://historictrappe.org/join/) - Become a Member Members receive email updates, newsletters, and advance invitation to our annual meeting and special events. Annual membership dues help us fund our restoration and community outreach programs. Membership Benefits Become a member of Historic Trappe and experience our historic houses and premier collections of early American and Pennsylvania decorative arts. All members
- [Donate](https://historictrappe.org/donate/) - Donate to Historic Trappe Thank you for considering making a donation to Historic Trappe. Become a donor to Historic Trappe and join the momentum as we enter a new phase in our organization's history! Exciting times lie ahead as we work to complete the restoration of the Speaker's House in 2026 in conjunction with the
- [Research Services, Guidelines and Fees](https://historictrappe.org/research-services-guidelines/) - Research Services, Guidelines and Fees Onsite Research We are open to visitors by advanced appointment only. Please contact info@historictrappe.org to schedule an appointment. Onsite research fee is $20 per day for non-members, due at the time of appointment. There is no fee for members. Research Services If you are unable to visit us in person,
- [Group Tours](https://historictrappe.org/group-tours/) - Group Tours Group Tours at Historic Trappe Treat your group to an experience like no other on a guided tour of our beautiful historic buildings! Enjoy a guided tour of our historic sites and learn about the Revolutionary War and America's founding from a Pennsylvania German family who lived through it. Historic Trappe is just
- [Emily Sneff Profile](https://historictrappe.org/about/team/emily-sneff-profile/) - Emily Sneff Historian and Consulting Curator emily@historictrappe.org Emily is a leading expert on the United States Declaration of Independence and her forthcoming book traces the dissemination of the Declaration of Independence through the United States and around the Atlantic in the summer and fall of 1776. She received her Ph.D. and M.A. in History from
- [Exhibitions](https://historictrappe.org/exhibitions/) - Exhibitions Fraktur drawing attributed to the Sussel-Washington Artist, probably Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, c. 1780. Independence National Historical Park, INDE 2768; photo; Michael E. Myers Window to Revolution: Pennsylvania Germans and the War for Independence Focusing on the Revolution's impact on the Greater Philadelphia region, this landmark exhibition will feature artifacts such as flintlock pistols, Continental
- [Americana Symposium](https://historictrappe.org/americanasymposium/) - Third Annual Americana Symposium May 21-23, 2027 Thank you for joining us for the 2026 Americana Symposium. Save the date for 2027. Registration launches in early 2027! From Hubener to Medinger: Redware Potters of Southeastern Pennsylvania Trappe, PA March 13 - 15, 2026 This year's symposium examines one of the most beloved aspects of American
- [Early American Craft Fair](https://historictrappe.org/early-american-craft-fair/) - Save the date for next year! Saturday, March 13, 2027, 10 am - 3 pm 2026 Artisans Andy Smith Watercolor Paintings andysmithartist.com Cotton Critters Spun Cotton Ornaments terra-luna.art Daniel Strawser, Jr. Wood Carving and Tramp Art strawserart.com Designs by Grace Canvas Floorcloths and Table Accessories designsbygrace.biz Kennedy Redware Historic Redware Kennedy Redware Mary Calehuff Nodders
- [Speaker House Dedication Weekend](https://historictrappe.org/dedication-weekend/) - Speaker's House Dedication Weekend April 11 & 12, 12 to 4 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
- [Speaker House Dedication](https://historictrappe.org/dedication/) - Speaker's House Dedication Please Join Us Dedication of the Speaker's House Saturday, April 11, 2026 Remarks starting at 10 am followed by ribbon cutting Open house immediately following the ribbon cutting until 4 pm Rain or Shine Parking for this event is available at the Trappe Shopping Center (directly across the street) and St.
- [Noah Caplan Profile](https://historictrappe.org/about/team/noah-caplan-profile/) - Noah Caplan PV250 Outreach Coordinator noah@historictrappe.org Noah Caplan graduated from Wheaton College with a BA in American history and is now furthering his education at St. Joseph's University in the museum education MA program. Before joining Historic Trappe, he worked as a historic educator at Monmouth Battlefield for a summer. He also worked as a
- [Huntley Platt Profile](https://historictrappe.org/about/team/huntley-platt-profile/) - Huntley Platt Major Events Manager huntley@historictrappe.org Huntley manages major events at Historic Trappe including the newly founded Pennsylvania Antiques Show, the Party for Preservation, Dinner off Main, and Tavern Night. She joins Historic Trappe after seven years at the Philadelphia Art Museum managing the Philadelphia Show and over a decade working in American paintings at
- [Robert Booth](https://historictrappe.org/robert-booth/) - Dr. Robert E. Booth Jr. (1945-2026) Cutwork for John Mayer by Isaac Faust Stiehly, Upper Mahantongo Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, 1844. Collection of Robert and Katharine Booth; photo, Michael E. Myers The Booth family invites you to join them in a celebration of Bob's life on April 23, 2026. We will gather at 4 pm to share
- [Highlights](https://historictrappe.org/highlights/) - Collection Highlights Tobacco Barn or Yellow Barn, c. 1945. Painted by David Ellinger (1913-2003) Oil on canvas. Museum purchase with funds provided by Steve and Susan Babinsky and in memory of Robert L. Brant Jr. Fraktur birth and baptismal certificate for Daniel Berck, school of Conrad Gilbert, Berks County, Pennsylvania, c. 1800. Gift of an anonymous donor
- [250th Anniversary of the United States ](https://historictrappe.org/a250/) - Celebrating the U.S. Semiquincentennial in 2026 Historic Trappe will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026 with three major initiatives across its properties. Visitors will experience how German-speaking people were at the center of the political, military, and religious tensions that swept through Pennsylvania at the founding of the United States. Here
- [Recorded Lectures](https://historictrappe.org/recorded-lectures/) - Recorded Lectures Americana Symposium 2025 BUY RECORDING Revolution and Registration BUY LECTURE
- [Restoration Fund](https://historictrappe.org/restoration-fund/) - Restoration Fund Help us complete the restoration of the Speaker's House in 2026 for the celebration of the U.S. Semiquincentennial or America 250. This momentous occasion will bring tens of thousands of new visitors to the Greater Philadelphia--Valley Forge area, and we want to make sure that the Speaker's House is fully restored and ready
- [Planned Giving](https://historictrappe.org/planned-giving/) - Planned Giving The Mary Weiser Muhlenberg Society recognizes those individuals who have included Historic Trappe in their estate plans-either through a charitable bequest or planned gift agreement of financial assets and/or artifacts. These legacy gifts support Historic Trappe's future and help meet your estate planning goals. The society is named after Anna Maria "Mary" Weiser,
- [Archaeology Field School](https://historictrappe.org/archaeology/) - Archaeology Field School We offer a summer archaeology field school in partnership with Ursinus College. This intensive six-week course combines instruction in archaeological methods and theory with hands-on excavation training and experience. Through assigned readings and classroom discussions, on-site training and experience, and weekly laboratory study, field school students will learn historical archaeology techniques and
- [News](https://historictrappe.org/news/) - Recent Newsletters Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter Fall 2025 | Vol. 5, No. 1 Fall 2024 | Vol. 4, No. 1 Summer 2023 | Vol. 3, No. 1 Fall 2022 | Vol. 2, No. 2 View Past Issues Winter 2021 Fall / Winter 2020 Spring 2019 Fall / Winter 2019
- [Board of Trustees](https://historictrappe.org/about/board-of-trustees/) - Board of Trustees Paige Roberts-Arader, President Keith B. McLennan, Vice President Maria Sturm, Secretary Jeffrey Herb, Treasurer Richard Allen Maddy Carlson Dianne Cram Jules DeLuzio George Detweiler Carl Henry Dave Holsten Eric Hundertmark Jim Kelly John Muhlenberg Tom Musselman Michael Myers Pat O'Hara Julie Pook Carol Royce Laura Schlegel Diane Skorina Michael Stokes
- [Research](https://historictrappe.org/research/) - Research Historic Trappe maintains a research library and archives focusing on local history and genealogy, Pennsylvania German art and culture, and American decorative arts. Highlights include the Americana library of the late William K. du Pont and Pennsylvania German manuscripts from the late Dennis and Linda Moyer. The library is part of the Center for
- [Gardens](https://historictrappe.org/garden/) - Gardens Historic Trappe has two gardens open to the public: an herb garden at the Muhlenberg House and a kitchen garden at the Speaker's House. The kitchen garden has a narrow bed along the inside perimeter of the fence is used for growing herbs (closest to the kitchen) and flowers, while the four center beds
- [Internships](https://historictrappe.org/internships/) - Internships with Historic Trappe Are you interested in exploring a career in the field of public history, museum studies, archaeology, archives/libraries, and/or historic preservation? Gain valuable hands-on experience with an internship at Historic Trappe. Interns can get involved in many ways, including processing archival and library materials, cataloging museum artifacts, giving tours of our museums,
- [The Pennsylvania Antiques Show](https://historictrappe.org/pennsylvania-antiques-show/) - A NEW TRADITION April 23-26, 2026 CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP INDIVIDUAL SPONSORSHIP Save the date for the launch of the Pennsylvania Antiques Show, a new event highlighting the best of Americana as well as folk art, garden antiques, French, Dutch, English, and Chinese decorative arts along with standout pieces of 20th-century art and design. The show will
- [Katy Bodenhorn Profile](https://historictrappe.org/about/team/katy-bodenhorn-profile/) - Katy Bodenhorn Manager of Academic Programs & Genealogist katy@historictrappe.org Katy holds a B.A. in Family History & Genealogy from Brigham Young University and was formerly the genealogy director for the Historical Society of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. In addition to her work managing academic programs for Historic Trappe, she is a freelance professional genealogist and public
- [Philip Bradley Memorial Fund](https://historictrappe.org/philip-bradley-fund/) - Philip Bradley Memorial Fund This memorial fund is named after Philip Bradley, a tireless supporter of Historic Trappe's mission and the late husband of our executive director, Lisa Minardi. Philip was integrally involved with everything from building the kitchen garden at the Speaker's House in 2015 to re-furnishing the Henry Muhlenberg House for Trappe's 300th anniversary in
- [Bridgie Daller Memorial Fund](https://historictrappe.org/bridgie-daller-fund/) - Bridgie Daller Memorial Fund This memorial fund is named after Bridgie Daller, a tireless supporter of preserving our local history and a dedicated volunteer, board member, and president of the former Trappe Historical Society. In honor of Bridgie's longstanding efforts to get young people involved with local history, this memorial fund will be used to
- [Collections Guild](https://historictrappe.org/collections-guild/) - Collections Guild The Collections Guild brings together those with a passion for supporting Historic Trappe's collections. Annual membership dues are used solely to fund major acquisitions and conservation of significant artifacts. Members get exclusive opportunities to learn about Americana and Pennsylvania folk art through special tours and invitations to Collections Guild events. Collections Guild members
- [Annual Fund](https://historictrappe.org/annual-fund/) - Give to our Annual Fund The Annual Fund provides vital operating support to carry out our mission. The Annual Fund is a critical resource that helps us maintain our historic buildings and open them for tours, preserve our collection and make it accessible to in-person and online researchers, and develop new exhibitions and educational programs.
- [The Muhlenberg Parsonage](https://historictrappe.org/the-muhlenberg-parsonage/) - The Muhlenberg Parsonage Shortly after their marriage in 1745, Henry and Mary Muhlenberg built and furnished a house in Trappe with funds provided by Mary's father, Conrad Weiser. Located near Augustus Lutheran Church, the house served as both a parsonage and the Muhlenberg family's home. Eight of their eleven children were born there before the
- [Carol Royce Profile](https://historictrappe.org/about/team/carol-royce-profile/) - Carol Royce Museum Assistant carol@historictrappe.org Carol recently retired after 20 years at neighboring Ursinus College, where she was instrumental in implementing numerous initiatives during her tenure at UC. Prior to Ursinus she worked in the insurance industry and for an investment advisory firm. At Historic Trappe, she wears several hats including volunteer coordinator as well
- [Keegan McGowan Profile](https://historictrappe.org/about/team/keegan-mcgowan-profile/) - Keegan McGowan Assistant Archivist and Librarian keegan@historictrappe.org Keegan graduated from Ursinus College in 2025 with a double major in English and Creative Writing. He's had an eclectic career, working as a landscaper, karate instructor, veterinary technician, and more, but nowadays likes to spend most of his time with his nose in a book---be it editing
- [Sarah Bowen Profile](https://historictrappe.org/about/team/sarah-bowen-profile/) - Sarah Bowen Curatorial Assistant sarah@historictrappe.org Sarah is a recent graduate from the University of Edinburgh, where she studied Art History. Her primary interests are Pennsylvania German folk art and early American material culture. Sarah has a range of experience in auction houses, archives, and archaeological excavation. She has previously interned at the Museum of International
- [Candlelight Tours](https://historictrappe.org/candlelight-tours/) - Candlelight Tours Saturday, December 6, 3 to 9pm Sunday, December 7, 12 to 4pm Admission includes a timed ticket for the Candlelight Tour of the Muhlenberg House plus entrance to the Dewees Tavern and Speaker's House. We strongly recommend buying your tickets in advance, as tours will sell out and walk-in purchases are not guaranteed.
- [Early American Craft Fair Application](https://historictrappe.org/early-american-craft-fair-application/)
- [test donate](https://historictrappe.org/test-donate/)
- [Pennsylvania German Christmas](https://historictrappe.org/christmas-in-historic-trappe/)
- [Volunteer](https://historictrappe.org/volunteer/) - Volunteer with Historic Trappe Are you passionate about history, education, and preservation? Join us! Our dedicated volunteers share their time and talents with Historic Trappe in many ways. They give tours of the museums, help with special events, assist with archaeology and restoration projects, maintain the grounds and gardens, and assist with educational programs. If
- [Perkiomen Valley 250](https://historictrappe.org/perkiomen-valley-250/) - Perkiomen Valley 250 is a collaboration of local nonprofits, businesses, and municipalities to commemorate America's 250th anniversary - from the Declaration of Independence in 1776 to the long, harsh winter at Valley Forge in 1777-78. Join us for educational programs, walking tours, museum exhibitions, special events, and much more. Explore the Perkiomen Valley's museums, historic
- [The Pennsylvania Antiques Show - Exhibitors Application](https://historictrappe.org/pennsylvania-antiques-show/exhibitors-application/) - A NEW TRADITION April 23-26, 2026 2026 EXHIBITOR APPLICATION Applications must be submitted no later than November 1, 2025, to be considered for acceptance into the 2026 Pennsylvania Antiques Show (dates April 23-26, 2026). Applicants will be notified regarding their application status by December 1, 2025. Application Disclaimer - The Pennsylvania Antiques Show 2026 Submitting
- [Trent Rhodes Profile](https://historictrappe.org/about/team/trent-rhodes-profile/) - Trent Rhodes Director of Development trent@rhodesfundraising.com Trent Rhodes is a nonprofit development professional dedicated to building philanthropic support for Historic Trappe through foundations, government agencies, and individual donors. He holds a bachelor's degree in Art History from Carleton College and a master's degree from the Winterthur Program in American Material Culture. Trent also completed intensive
- [Sheila Joy Profile](https://historictrappe.org/about/team/sheila-joy-profile/) - Sheila Joy Archivist sheila@historictrappe.org Sheila oversees Historic Trappe's archival collections, and helps provide genealogical and historical research services. She is also the archivist at the Lutheran Archives Center at Philadelphia, where she oversees congregational and manuscript collections of the ELCA Region 7. Working professionally in the field for over eight years, Sheila received her Bachelor's
- [Michael Myers Profile](https://historictrappe.org/about/team/michael-myers-profile/) - Michael Myers Photographer mike@historictrappe.org Michael has been a passionate photographer for over 25 years and oversees photography of Historic Trappe's collections, exhibitions, and historic sites. With a strong background in commercial photography, he now enjoys a career specializing in decorative arts photography. His list of clients includes Americana Insights, Chipstone Foundation's American Furniture and Ceramics
- [Meg Stockton Profile](https://historictrappe.org/about/team/meg-stockton-profile/) - Meg Stockton Special Events and Educational Programs Manager programs@historictrappe.org Meg is originally from Pottstown, PA and has just moved back to a small farm there after over eight years living in Boston. She worked at Gore Place, a governor's estate and farm museum in Waltham, MA as an educator in charge of family and children's
- [Lisa Minardi Profile](https://historictrappe.org/about/team/lisa-minardi-profile/) - Lisa Minardi Executive Director lisa@historictrappe.org Lisa has been involved with what is now Historic Trappe for more than 20 years. She is an internationally recognized expert in the history and material culture of southeastern Pennsylvania. Lisa holds a B.A. in history and museum studies from Ursinus College, MA from the Winterthur Program in American Material
- [Jeanne Harper Profile](https://historictrappe.org/about/team/jeanne-harper-profile/) - Jeanne Harper Business Administrator and Collections Manager jeanne@historictrappe.org Jeanne is the business administrator and collections manager for Historic Trappe, where she has been involved for the past nine years. She processes memberships and donations as well as handles logistics for tracking the organization's rapidly growing museum collection as well as loans for special exhibitions. Jeanne
- [Janine Faust Profile](https://historictrappe.org/about/team/janine-faust-profile/) - Janine Faust Tour Manager and Educational Programs Assistant janine@historictrappe.org Janine is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with past experience in journalism and publishing. Janine previously served as a programs assistant at the Berks County Heritage Center and looks forward to bringing more people to Trappe to experience Pennsylvania German culture and local history.
- [Christopher Malone Profile](https://historictrappe.org/about/team/christopher-malone-profile/) - Christopher Malone Curator curator@historictrappe.org Christopher is a curator and scholar who focuses on Pennsylvania German material culture with a focus on the Moravians and other intentional communities. Christopher completed a Masters in Architecture at Syracuse University and a Masters in American Material Culture from the Winterthur Program. His thesis centered on the ways that outsider
- [Christina Allmer Profile](https://historictrappe.org/about/team/christina-allmer-profile/) - Christina Allmer Marketing and Retail Manager christina@historictrappe.org Christina came to Historic Trappe after 25+ years of marketing experience in the magazine publishing industry. During that time, in addition to standard marketing, she developed and oversaw over 20 social media accounts. She also helped develop and launch an online shop for the healthcare industry. Outside of
- [Silent Auction](https://historictrappe.org/silent-auction/) - Silent Auction Donation All proceeds benefit Historic Trappe's mission of preservation and education. Yes! I will donate silent auction item(s) to the Party for Preservation fundraiser. Deliver your donation by 4/15/25. Silent auction items can be dropped off at Dewees Tavern, 301 W. Main Street. The tavern is open on Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm and
- [Team member Profile](https://historictrappe.org/about/team/team-member-profile/) - Team Member Name Position Title Team Member1 has been Actualize the plan and markets. Going forward, we should harness the asset. Leverage skillsets to achieve maximum market share. Actualize the key action and markets. Going forward, we should leverage the asset. Harness the plan and vertical markets. Going forward, we should leverage the asset. Harness
- [Test Page](https://historictrappe.org/test-page/) - Tickets Member $70.00 USDChild $20.00 USD2 tickets $100.00 USD3 tickets $150.00 USD4 tickets $200.00 USD Names of Attendees
- [Revolution at home: The Muhlenberg Family of Pennsylvania](https://historictrappe.org/revolution-at-home-the-muhlenberg-family-of-pennsylvania/) - Revolution at home: The Muhlenberg Family of Pennsylvania Step inside the world of Lutheran minister Henry Muhlenberg in this special exhibition at his beautifully restored home in Trappe, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Organized in conjunction with Trappe’s 300th anniversary, the exhibit focuses on the year 1787, when Henry and his wife, Anna Maria, sold the house
- [Museum](https://historictrappe.org/museum/) - A selection of pieces from the museum collection Field desk, owned by Peter Muhlenberg Jr., probably American, c. 1810-1815 Based on its hardware and construction details, this portable field desk was probably first owned by Peter Muhlenberg Jr. (1787-1844), who served as an army captain in the War of 1812. Inside the desk are 12
- [Historic Trappe](https://historictrappe.org/historic-sites/) - Historic Trappe Founded in 1717 by Jacob Schrack Sr., Trappe is named after a tavern that Schrack operated that was nicknamed “the Trap.” The spelling was later changed to Trapp and, finally, Trappe. Located half-way between Philadelphia and Reading along a major thoroughfare once known as the Manatawny Great Road, Trappe was a frequent stopping
- [Holiday Events](https://historictrappe.org/dinner-on-main-2/) - Candlelight Tour Saturday, December 2, from 3, to 9 p.m. and Sunday, December 3 from noon to 4 p.m. Henry Muhlenberg House, 201 W. Main Street Step back in time as you explore the Henry Muhlenberg House and learn about early Pennsylvania German Christmas traditions. Hosted by the Historical Society of Trappe, Collegeville, Perkiomen Valley.
- [Happening in Historic Trappe](https://historictrappe.org/about-historic-trappe/) - Happening in Historic Trappe The safety and health of our community is of the utmost importance to us. Due to the coronavirus outbreak, our museums and historic sites are closed to the public at this time. We look forward to welcoming you back when it is safe to do so. For more information, contact info@historictrappe.org
- [Exhibit](https://historictrappe.org/exhibit/) - Center for Pennsylvania German Studies The Center for Pennsylvania German Studies, located at the Dewees Tavern, is open on Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm and Sundays from 1 to 4 pm. For a tour outside these times, contact info@historictrappe.org or 610-489-2105 to make an appointment. Please join us for the special exhibition Roots: Ursinus College
- [Play](https://historictrappe.org/play/) - Muhlenberg Play When: Friday, October 27, 7 p.m. Saturday, October 28, 3 p.m. Where: Augustus Lutheran Church 717 W. Main Street Trappe, PA 19426 In God’s Own Country - translated from German, this play explores immigrants’ struggles to adapt to life in a new country through the eyes of Henry Muhlenberg, a Lutheran pastor who
- [Parks](https://historictrappe.org/parks/) - In addition to the many historic buildings along Trappe and Collegeville’s two-mile-long Main Street, the boroughs maintain four parks that are open daily from dawn to dusk. Rambo Park, located on W. Fifth Avenue, boasts a mile-long pedestrian trail, natural meadows, a multipurpose playing field, tot-lot, pavilion, butterfly garden, and pond (originally known as the
- [Holiday House Tour](https://historictrappe.org/holiday-house-tour/) - Sunday, December 3, from noon to 4 p.m. with reception to follow Get in the holiday spirit and delve into local history with a tour of eight private homes, historic houses, and churches along the Main Street corridor. Stops include: Grange Hall, with a display of Swedish Christmas decorations Speaker's House, where the new corner
- [Historic Collegeville](https://historictrappe.org/historic-collegeville/) - Known initially as Freeland, Collegeville developed primarily in the 1800s and was officially incorporated as a borough in 1896. A small area at the eastern end was first known as Perkiomen Bridge. The town is named after several early colleges, including Freeland Seminary, founded in 1848 by Rev. Abraham Hunsicker, and the Pennsylvania Female College,
- [Dinner on Main sponsorship opportunities](https://historictrappe.org/dinner-on-main-sponsorship-opportunities/) - Presenting $5,000 8 tickets and full-page ad on back cover of program (5” w x 8” h) Gold $1,000 2 tickets and full-page ad in program (5” w x 8” h) Silver $500 2 tickets and half-page ad in program (5” w x 4” h) Bronze $250 2 tickets and quarter-page ad in program (5”
- [Beautification](https://historictrappe.org/beautification/) - Beautification Contest The Trappe 300 Steering Committee is sponsoring a beautification contest open to all Trappe Borough single- and multi-family residences, businesses, churches, and non-profit organizations. This friendly competition encourages the development of beautification projects that enhance the appearance of our community. Applications will be accepted from businesses, individuals, professional landscapers, garden clubs, and church/civic/non-profit

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