Historic Trappe

Step behind the Muhlenberg House to the Historic Trappe Visitor Center for a live redware demonstration with River Rat Pottery. Potter Bob Hughes will throw traditional redware vessels on his treadle wheel, while Sally Hughes demonstrates sgraffito decoration on drape-molded plates featuring a Liberty Bell motif. Begin by purchasing tickets at the Dewees Tavern to…

Drop in to the Dewees Tavern, 301 W. Main Street, on Saturday, February 14, between 10:30 am and 3:30 pm for a Valentine’s Day workshop. We will be making watercolor cards and paper cut hearts inspired by Pennsylvania German fraktur and Scherenschnitte (scissor cuttings). All materials will be supplied. This workshop is for all ages!…

Tuesday, February 17 at 7 pm George Washington is rightfully known as “the indispensable man.” However, few people really know the “worthy partner” who supported him through the long War of Independence. Lady Washington followed her husband to every winter encampment during the war, and then into the most powerful residence in the new nation,…

Saturday, February 21, 10 am to 3 pm 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…

Join us for a multi-day experience that explores the study of traditional Americana and folk art through scholarly lectures, object-based workshops, private tours, and social events. The second annual Americana Symposium explores the topic of Pennsylvania German redware with fresh insights into renowned potters such as Georg Hubener, Conrad Mumbauer, and Samuel Troxel as well…

Join us for an 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. All the proceeds will benefit Historic Trappe, a non-profit organization whose mission is to…