Calendar of Events

April 2018

Walking Tour
Wednesdays in April (4th, 11th, 18th, 25th)
4:00 pm
Cost: $15 Adults (non-member), $10 Adults (member), $10 Children
Where: Meet at the historic Schandua House (111 E Austin)

Enjoy a two hour evening stroll through old Fredericksburg while exploring the fascinating story of Fredericksburg's history through its old buildings. This informative and entertaining walking tour is guided by a knowledgeable Fredericksburg native who descends from the original German settlers. Water provided. Tour begins at the historic Schandua House located at 111 E Austin. Not recommended for small children.

Cemetery Tour
Thursdays in April (5th, 12th, 19th, 26th)
6:00 pm
Cost: $15 Adults (non-member), $10 Adults (member)
Where: Meet at the gates of Der Stadt Friedhof (corner of East Schubert St & Lee St)

Learn the stories and history behind the people of Gillespie County. Join local historian, native and retired teacher Glen Treibs as he shares the stories of the original settlers and other influential community members of Gillespie County. Cemetery Tours begin at the gates of Der Stadt Friedhof - at the corner of East Schubert St and Lee St.

May 2018

Walking Tour
Wednesdays in May (2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th)
Time: to be announced
Cost: $15 Adults (non-member), $10 Adults (member), $10 Children
Where: Meet at the historic Schandua House (111 E Austin)

Founders Day Wreath Laying Ceremony
Saturday, May 5th
10:00 am
Where: Marketplatz
Description

Founders Day Dinner (Invitation Only)
Date: Friday, May 25
6:00 pm
Where: Pioneer Museum Wagon Yard
Annual tribute to honor those who built & sustained this great & unique community.

PhD Series (Proud history Devotee): Early Comanche-German Relations
May 17, 2018
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost: $15 per session (Non members)
$10 per session (Members)
Where: GCHS Sanctuary (312 W San Antonio St)

Presenter: Scott Zesch
Topic: Early Comanche-German relations and Rudolph Fischer, the captive from Fredericksburg
About the presenter: Scott Zesch is the author of The Captured, a true story of abduction by the Indians on the Texas frontier

Buy The Captured at the Pioneer Museum today!

June 2018

FLAG DAY ~ activities for children ~
Saturday, June 16
Where: on the Pioneer Museum Grounds
Admission: by donation

Activities for kids up to age 10.
Kids must be accompanied by adult.
Crafts, games, food, music = all with a patriotic "Love America!" theme.

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November 2018

Market Preview Party
November 30th, Friday
5:00 - 8:00 pm
Tickets: tba

December 2018

61st Annual Christmas Home Tour
Saturday, Dec 1st
11:00 am-5:00 pm
Tickets: tba

The Market
Saturday, Dec 1st
9:30 am-5:00 pm
Tickets: tba

Kinderfest
Saturday, Dec 8th
9:30 - 11:30 am
Cost: free
Where: Pioneer Museum Social Hall & Sanctuary

11th Annual Tannenbaum Ball
Friday, Dec 14th
6:30-11:30 pm
Tickets: $ tba
Where: St. Mary's Holy Family Center

Der Singende Weihnachtsbaum (The Singing Christmas Tree)
date tba
6:30 pm
Cost: free
Where: Pioneer Museum grounds

January 2019

Annual Membership Meeting
date: tba
6:30 pm
Where: GCHS Sanctuary at 312 W San Antonio

February 2019

March 2019

Spring Break at the Pioneer Museum
Dates: TBA
(No program on Sun, March ??)
10 am - 5:00 pm
Cost: TBA adults, TBA children (school age)
Where: on the Pioneer Museum grounds
Living History activities every day on the Pioneer Museum grounds for school-age kids accompanied by an adult.
Re-enactors include: Handworkers (spinners ~ quilters) ~ Rope Making ~ Native American Story Teller ~ Chuck Wagon Cooking ~ Guitar & Singing ~ Buffalo Soldiers ~ Blacksmiths ~ Campfire Cookery ~ Vaquero Interpretation ~ Former Country School Students (All activities will not be available each day. Click here for more info.)

Walking Tour
March - Wednesdays
4:00 pm
Cost: $15 Adults (non-member), $10 Adults (member), $10 Children
Where: Meet at the historic Schandua House (111 E Austin)

Historical & Architectural Walking Tour of Fredericksburg resumes this month. Enjoy a two hour evening stroll through old Fredericksburg while exploring the fascinating story of Fredericksburg's history through its old buildings. This informative and entertaining walking tour is guided by a knowledgeable Fredericksburg native who descends from the original German settlers. Water provided. Tour begins at the historic Schandua House located at 111 E Austin. Not recommended for small children.

Easter Egg Hunt - Free to Families with children 10 and under
Date: TBA
Time: 10:oo am
Cost: free
Where: On the Pioneer Museum grounds, 325 W Main
A tradition for kids from toddlers to age 10. Bring your basket and find treat-filled eggs on the grounds. Separate hunting areas appropriate to age groups so all will have a great time. The Easter Bunny always makes this a stop on his tour to pose for photos. This year the City of Fredericksburg is hosting a "Guess How Many" Game. Four bicycles donated by Walmart will be given away to the closet guesser in four different age groups.

PhD Series (Proud history Devotee): Topic tba
Date tba
Time tba
Cost: $tba per session (Non members)
$tba per session (Members)
Where: GCHS Sanctuary (312 W San Antonio St)

Presenter: tba
Topic: tba
About the presenter:

April 2019

Lenz Fest - Fredericksburg Finery Luncheon & Style Show
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Tickets: $ TBA
Where: St. Mary's Holy Family Center (306 W San Antonio St)

Hill Country Spring Fashions Style Show and Luncheon (Lenz is German for "spring")