Lisa Minardi, "Native Son: The Life and Art of David Ellinger"

You won't want to miss this talk! Learn about the life and art of David Ellinger, who grew up in Trappe and became a self-taught folk artist who helped popularize Pennsylvania German folk art in the mid-20th century. Ellinger was also an antiques dealer — selling to collectors such as Dr. Albert C. Barnes of the Barnes Foundation— and regularly performed in drag at the nearby Spring City Hotel. This talk will shed new light on Ellinger, whose work is featured in our current special exhibition at the Dewees Tavern, 301 W. Main St., Trappe, PA 19426. Free and open to the public