Saturday, March 30, 2013
Fundraising, clean up, and archaeology digs are among events to be held this spring.
The Speaker’s House, home of Frederick Muhlenberg on Main Street in Trappe, announced an updated website, complete with event information on fundraisers and archeological digs. “The mission of The Speaker’s House is to celebrate the heritage and home of Frederick Muhlenberg, the first Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and create programs to inspire leadership and civic engagement in the timeless issues of our nation,” according to the website. Raise the Roof Fundraiser The Speaker’s House will hold a “Raise the Roof” Fundraiser on April 27 at the Bay Pony Inn in Lederach from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. to raise funds for “a major restoration campaign to return the Speaker’s House to its original grandeur during the period of Frederick …
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
The cookie sales from Troop 7254 will go towards the purchase of a permanent tree for the Speaker's House.
When local residents purchase Girls Scout Cookies from Troop 7254, they are getting a lot more than Thin Mints and Samoas. The troop, from South Elementary, is using the profits of this year’s cookie sales to purchase a new, permanent Christmas Tree for Trappe, which will live at the Speaker’s House on Main Street and be used for the annual tree lighting. Troop 7254, comprised of fourth and fifth graders, has been involved in the tree lighting since it began in 2011 by providing refreshments to residents who come out for the festivities. “We, as a troop, are ‘green,’” said Norma Grosick, Troop Leader. “We thought it would be nice to plant a tree at the Speaker’s House, so that each year a tree doesn’t have to be cut down.” Grosick brought…
Friday, December 7, 2012
Elected officials, local groups and families celebrated the season at the Speaker's House in Trappe Borough.
Trappe Today and Tomorrow welcomed residents to celebrate the holiday season with a tree lighting at the Speaker's House on Wednesday, complete with a visit from Santa. Music was provided by the Perkiomen Valley Middle School chorus and the Community Music School, and Trappe Mayor Connie Peck lit the tree as dozens of community members watched. The Douglas Fir was purchased by Justin Bartolomucci of Edward Jones in Trappe, and was transported by Varner's farm. Ms. Aretha Singer's South Elementary School art students provided the hand-made ornaments. Refreshments were served by Boy Scout Troop 7155 and the Collegeville Rotary Club. Collections were taken up for non-perishable food items, toys and food donations. Did we catch you in our lens…
