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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.
The Von Trapp singers
Photo: Courtesy of the Von Trapp Family
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1936
Maria forms the Trapp Family Singers singing group. They win first place in the Salzburg Music Festival.
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Published 10/28/2010
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