A Village of Stories: Exploring Historic Trappe

Travel to Montgomery County’s Borough of Trappe, where history is not confined to exhibits but experienced through preserved homes, landscapes, and artifacts. In this episode, host Sydney Harris-White explores the work of Historic Trappe, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing 18th-century daily life, Pennsylvania German cultural traditions, and the lasting impact of the Muhlenberg family. Executive Director Lisa Minardi joins the conversation to highlight the organization’s key sites, including the Dewees Tavern and its Center for Pennsylvania German Studies, the Muhlenberg House, and the Speaker’s House, home of Frederick Muhlenberg, the first Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Speaker’s House will fully reopen in spring 2026 in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary, marking the culmination of 25 years of restoration and a powerful example of community-driven preservation shaping Pennsylvania’s role in this historic milestone.