The Von Trapp Family Timeline
Their story inspired The Sound of Music, but the facts are more inspiring than fiction. How the real Von Trapp family persevered.
March 28, 1987
Maria dies and is buried in the family cemetery at the Trapp Family Lodge.
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More about The Sound of Music
See Maria's great-grandchildren perform "Edelweiss"
The making of The Sound of Music
How well do you know the film? Take our quiz!
Published 10/28/2010