Historic Trappe’s Pennsylvania German Christmas

December 14, 2025
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Savor the sights, sounds, and smells of a Pennsylvania German Christmas in Montgomery County at Historic Trappe.

Historic Trappe’s Pennsylvania German Christmas photos: Sarah Lockard

O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum
Wie treu sind deine Blätter
Du grünst nicht nur zur Sommerzeit,
Nein, auch im Winter, wenn es schneit.
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
Wie treu sind deine Blätter.

Marvel at the tiny wonderland of vintage woodcarvings from the famous Erzgebirge region of Germany displayed throughout the Dewees Tavern's Center for Pennsylvania German Studies. — Marvel at the tiny wonderland of vintage woodcarvings from the famous Erzgebirge region of Germany displayed throughout the Dewees Tavern’s Center for Pennsylvania German Studies.

Savor the sights, sounds, and smells of a Pennsylvania German Christmas in Montgomery County at Historic Trappe. Historic Trappe has established itself as one of southeastern Pennsylvania’s leading heritage tourism destinations through the preservation of local historic sites and the Muhlenberg family’s unique legacy.

During this holiday season, delight in visiting the Dewees Tavern and Muhlenberg House to see special Christmas-themed displays and shop the magnificent museum store.

Both historic sites are decked out now in festive 18th-century style. At the Dewees Tavern, explore intricate German Erzgebirge woodcarvings, a towering Moravian Christmas pyramid, whimsical Noah’s arks, and enchanting holiday displays that capture the spirit of a Pennsylvania German Christmas.

Before you leave, stop by the museum stores — absolutely perfect for holiday shopping for the avid historian in your family! Find springerle cookies, redware pottery, fraktur, handcrafted ornaments, and many other unique gifts inspired by local traditions.