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 Pennsylvania German Studies, located at the Dewees Tavern. It is open by appointment only; contact us at [email protected] to schedule a visit. We also offer research services for those unable to visit in person.

A complete catalog of our library holdings is available in our online database:

https://historictrappe.pastperfectonline.com/Library

Finding aids for our archival holdings are added to our website as collections are processed, and may be accessed here:

https://historictrappe.org/archival-finding-aids/

Information about our research services, guidelines for researchers, and fees are available here:

https://historictrappe.org/visit/

Summer intern Kelly Smolik processes archival collections