Americana Symposium - Sunday, June 1 - Afternoon Workshop
Note: you must register and pay for the Saturday symposium in order to sign up for the bus trip and/or special tours or workshops on May 30 and June 1.
Sunday Afternoon Workshop - 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Pennsylvania Furniture Study with Lisa Minardi & Christopher Malone
Examine up close several dozen examples of Pennsylvania furniture including a table and hanging cupboard from the Ephrata Cloister, a Moravian chair, sulfur and wood inlay, painted chests and boxes, plus carved Chippendale furniture from Lancaster and Philadelphia. Limit 8 people
Museum in the Making tour with Eric Hundertmark
Go behind-the-scenes at the Speaker’s House, home of Frederick Muhlenberg, to witness a museum in the making. Led by Eric Hundertmark, head of Historic Trappe’s buildings committee, learn about the ongoing restoration process and new discoveries being made along the way. The Speaker’s House will not be open for public tours until 2026. Limit 10 people
Naked Bed Project tour with Carol Spacht
Learn about early American upholstery as you explore each layer of an 18th century bed—from the sacking bottom to the curtains and everything in between! Historic upholstery expert Carol Spacht will use the newly-recreated bed in the Muhlenberg House as our learning laboratory for this session. Limit 8 people