A Von Trapp reunion and dedication
There’s the story of the Von Trapp family that we all know and love from The Sound of Music. Then there’s the real story of the Von Trapps, which is somewhat different, but still inspiring.
As most of us know, Baron Von Tapp, Maria, and the children escaped the Nazi advance through Europe, eventually making a new life in Vermont. They built a beautiful lodge in Stowe, which attracts thousands of visitors every year.
Earlier this month, surviving members of the Von Trapp family returned to the lodge. They were joined by a few members of the movie cast, too, including Duane Chase, who played Kurt in the film. The occasion: the dedication of an apple tree in the small family cemetery next to the lodge.
Vermont Public Radio’s Charlotte Albright reports. Listen
photo: Todd Mundt
