Americana Symposium - Sunday, June 1 - Morning 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 Morning Workshop - 10 am – 12 pm
Fraktur from A to Z with Lisa Minardi
Delve into the world of Pennsylvania German fraktur in this study session featuring more than three dozen examples from Historic Trappe’s collection. Limit 10 people
Valley Culture study tour with Jeffrey Evans, David Schorsch, and Christopher Malone
Explore in-depth a selection of superb painted boxes and furniture including a peek inside chests by Johannes Spitler, the Embroidery Artist, and more plus up-close study of boxes by the Compass Artist, Jonas Weber, and more. Limit 10 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