Updated: 1/9/2009 
The Historical Society of Trappe, Collegeville, Perkiomen Valley, Inc.
Collegeville-Trappe, Pennsylvania
Description

Encourage local historical research and publication of the results
Promote historical activities in the community
Encourage the preservation of historic sites.
The Society maintains two 18th century buildings that serve as foundations for its activities such as museum exhibits, library and research, and programs and events. We are working toward increasng our visibility with events and program in order to be a resource for the community.

History

Formed in 1964.

Artifact Collections

Dewees Museum displays artifacts that reflect the history of the area from the 18th to the 20th centuries.
Muhlenberg House reflects the life and times of Henry Melchoir Muhlenberg and his family during the Revolutionary War.

Research Collections

We are in the process of catorizing our collection. Our Historian can assist with geneological research upon request.

Programs

Docent Training (no charge)
Tracing your 17th-18th Century property (fee)
Lectures (donations or fee, as appropriate)
Tours available Sundays June through August (donations)
Geneology Research ($15 per hour)

Governance

Board of Directors

Library

Access: General Public, Students, Scholars

Appointment required: True

DISCLAIMER
This information, including business hours, addresses and contact information is provided for general reference purposes only. No representation is made or warranty is given as to its content or the reliability thereof. User assumes all risk of use. Stories USA, Inc. and its content suppliers assume no responsibility for any loss or delay resulting from such use. Please call ahead to verify the dates, the location and directions.

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

April 5 - 8, 2025

New York Museum Association 2025 Conference in Ithaca, NY

Ithaca Downtown Conference Center

Ithaca, New York

April 6 - 8, 2025

Nebraska Museum Association 2025 Conference

Hosted by the Knight Museum in Alliance, Nebraska

United States

April 6 - 9, 2025

Texas Association of Museums 2025 Conference Austin

AT&T Conference Center

Austin, Texas

April 27 - 29, 2025

Oregon Museum Association 2025 Conference

TBA

Independence, Oregon

May 5 - 9, 2025

Museum Store Association FORWARD 2025 in LA

The Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles, California

RECENT UPDATES

Museums

04/04 Taylor Museum of Waco and McLennan County History

Waco, Texas

04/03 Palm Harbor Museum

Palm Harbor, Florida

Museum Associations

04/03 Florida Association of Museums

Tallahassee, Florida