About The Speaker’s House and Our Mission

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.

In 1999 a grassroots effort led by local citizens saved from demolition the former residence of Frederick Muhlenberg. After gaining non-profit status, the board embarked on an awareness-raising campaign in order to raise the funds necessary to purchase the building. The first fund raising event was hosted by then-Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert.

In 2006, the Montgomery County Commissioners granted The Speaker’s House $415,000 to purchase the 1.9 acre property and house through the Green Towns/Green Fields program, placing the  property under a conservation easement in order to ensure that it is permanently preserved as open space.

 

Board of Trustees: Ms. Lisa Minardi, President Mr. Richard Buckmaster, Vice President Ms. Vordea Mingis, Treasurer Dr. Glenys Waldman, Recording Secretary Mr. Walter Lapinsky, Corresponding Secretary Mr. Bradley Good Mr. Christopher Grasberger Mr. Russell Henze Ms. Kathleen Hurst The Honorable Joseph H. Melrose, Jr. Mrs. Catherine Minardi Mr. Matthew Schelly Mrs. Susan J. Stevens Mr. William VanSant     The Speaker’s House Privacy Policy

Advisory Board: Mr. Joseph Szlavik, Chair Mr. Robert Brant, Esq. Dr. S. Ross Doughty Dr. Bobby Fong Mr. P. Taylor Goetz Mr. Robert Remini   Directions