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Nov 28, 2019 the historical society operates two museums in trappe pennsylvania. Historical society of trappe, collegeville, perkiomen valley. She was born in scottdale, pa on june 23, 1928, the. Our research library contains books on local and regional history as well as. Mary jane roth, 78, of trappe, pa passed away sunday, october, 2019. In our newest exhibit, we will explore how hospitals and medical treatments have evolved and impacted the community. Dewees tavern museum 301 w main street, trappe pennsylvania 6104897560. All appointment times are guaranteed by our trappe allergists. Trappe was founded in 1717 by german immigrant jacob schrack sr. Trappe village 1 the oldest village, and the one around which clusters the richest historical associations, is the ancient village of trappe. Feb 06, 2017 located in the scenic perkiomen valley, the adjacent boroughs of trappe and collegeville have a rich and fascinating history.
Augustus lutheran church, built in 1743, is the oldest unchanged lutheran church building in the united states in continuous use by the same congregation. Escape trappe 2020 all you need to know before you go with. The perkiomen creek is a picturesque stream that drains a major portion of western montgomery county. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. From the journals of henry melchior muhlenberg 1777. Pamela luton has 37 books on goodreads, and is currently reading city of lost dreams by magnus flyte, and recently added the last of august by brittany c. Wallace luckenbill, fleetwood junior high school lectures, 19381945. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on november 11, 1938, for a new collegevilletrappe high school to be built under the auspices of the federal governments public works administration. Patients seen by our primary and specialty care physicians have access to the entire einstein healthcare network. Kelley, age 91, of trappe, pa passed away peacefully on saturday, december 14, 2019 at seasons hospice of phoenixville, pa. Augustus evangelical lutheran congregation at trappe. See uptodate pricelists and view recent announcements for this location. Trappe and collegeville by lisa minardi arcadia publishing.
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Online resources historical society of trappe, collegeville. Pennsylvania history and books history of berks county. It has been designated a national historic landmark. The book, the first comprehensive history of pennsylvania in almost three decades, sets the pennsylvania story in the larger context of national social, cultural, economic, and political development. Located in the scenic perkiomen valley, the adjacent boroughs of trappe and collegeville have a rich and fascinating history. Local history historical society of trappe, collegeville.
South elementary school lies in the borough, as does the old collegevilletrappe high school. Hundreds of years ago, great forests of very old trees grew in the gentle valleys, on the rolling hills, and on the steep mountains of what is now berks county. The creek empties into the schuylkill river at the countys lower border. Make your mark when you stock up on pens, markers, and pencils, and take note of our savings on essentials like paper. We are an active episcopal community located in the suburbs of philadelphia. Pennsylvania german church records of births, baptisms, marriages, burials, etc.
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Trappe was founded in 1717 by german immigrant jacob schrack, sr. Trappe and collegeville lisa minardi located in the scenic perkiomen valley, the adjacent boroughs of trappe and collegeville have a rich and fascinating history. The historical society of trappe, collegeville, perkiomen valley, inc was founded in 1964 as a nonprofit educational society to encourage local historical research and publication of the results, promote historical activities in the community, and encourage the preservation of historic sites. The state archives also collects papers of private citizens and organizations relevant to pennsylvania. Actually, it is surprising what was going on in trappe. Trappe history publications, postcards, and other memorabilia, compiled by james dawson, unicorn bookshop, trappe, md. Consecrated in 1745, it is the oldest lutheran church building in the united states. Read about the early history of pennsylvania, its oil history, its cultural evolution, and much more. Augustus lutheran church is a historic church and lutheran congregation at 717 west main street in trappe, pennsylvania. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. Churches of upper providence township information on pastors, principal families, and cemetaries. Without sacrificing treatment of the influential leaders who made pennsylvania history, the book focuses especially on the lives of everyday people over the centuries. The society operates the henry melchior muhlenberg house and the andrew miller dewees tavern museum in trappe, pennsylvania. The historical society was founded in 1964 to help preserve local historic sites.
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Dec 14, 2009 augustus lutheran church, trappe, pennsylvania by william o. The johnstown flood by david mccullough, harrisburg and the susquehanna river by erik v. We strive to preserve the rich historical heritage of trappe, collegeville, and. Dollar tree party supplies in collegeville, pa 1647. Trappe family practice is a primary care practice offering convenient access to compassionate care and advanced medicine, serving patients throughout every stage of life from infancy to adulthood. Henry muhlenberg house 201 w main street, trappe pennsylvania. The borough is located in central montgomery county, about a onehour drive from center city, philadelphia, and encompasses 2. Trappe genealogy in montgomery county, pa usa 996,792 pennsylvania 60,794 montgomery county 2,069 trappe 39.