The Trapp Family is best known for their story, which inspired the musical and film The Sound of Music. They were an Austrian family led by Georg von Trapp, a former naval officer, and his wife, Maria von Trapp. The family became famous for their singing talent and performed together in concerts throughout Europe and the United States. During the rise of the Nazi regime, the Trapp family fled Austria in 1938 due to their opposition to the political climate. They eventually settled in the United States, where they continued to perform and share their music, becoming a symbol of hope and resilience.