October 2019
Walking Tour
Wednesdays in October
4:30 pm
Cost: $15
Where: Meet at the historic Schandua House (111 E Austin)
Historical & Architectural Walking Tour of Fredericksburg resumes this month. Enjoy a two hour evening tour (approx 2 miles) 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.
Come be a part of the newest thing at your Museum and learn pioneer ways! Little Pioneers is a new program offering (almost) monthly activities teaching pioneer ways to children 10 and under. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free admission for one accompanying adult.
Pop-Up Event @ Old Jail
Monday, Oct 28th
5:30 pm
Where: at the Old Jail
A Members Only event. Join us for a fun social event with a whimsical take on history. Become a member and join the fun.
November 2019
Walking Tour
Wednesdays in November (6th, 13th, 20th)
4:00 pm
Cost: $15
Where: Meet at the historic Schandua House (111 E Austin)
Enjoy a two hour tour (approx 2 miles) 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.
Not a come & go event. Please arrive by 6:30 pm. Children and parents will enjoy campfire songs, storytelling, and roasting marshmallows for s'mores. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required for this program as admission is limited. Registration ends Sept 25th. COST: $3 per Adult, $3 per Child.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thursday, November 28th
***CLOSED***
December 2019
Christmas Market Preview Party
Friday, Dec 6th
5-6:30 pm
Tickets: $35
Where: GCHS Sanctuary & Social Hall (312 W San Antonio St)
Friday, Dec 6th
5-6:30 pm
Tickets: $35
Where: GCHS Sanctuary & Social Hall (312 W San Antonio St)
Be the first to shop the Christmas Market while enjoying hors d'oeuvres, champagne & entertainment. Entertainment by Jimmy & Jackie Shim, members of the Fredericksburg Community Orchestras.
62nd Annual Christmas Home Tour
Saturday, Dec 7th
11:00 am-5:00 pm
Tickets: $30 thru Nov 25th
$35 after Nov 25th
Saturday, Dec 7th
11:00 am-5:00 pm
Tickets: $30 thru Nov 25th
$35 after Nov 25th
Note: tickets WILL NOT be mailed
Make plans to experience the 62nd Annual Christmas Home Tour & Market. A self-guided tour showcasing fabulous homes decorated in their holiday finest. Purchase tickets online, by phone or in person. Tour booklet with map and tickets may be picked up at the Museum Gift Shop after November 1..
Christmas Market
Saturday, Dec 7th
9:30 am-5:00 pm
Tickets: Home Tour ticket admits you into the Market
$5 for Market only ticket at door
Where: 312 W San Antonio St
Come shop the Market which features 21 boutique vendors selling unique gifts, food and holiday items.
Kinderfest
Saturday, Dec 14th
begins at 9:30 am
Cost: FREE
Where: GCHS Social Hall & Sanctuary
(Not a come & go program.) Bring your stocking and celebrate the Kinderfest tradition with us. Children 10 and under will enjoy a Christmas story, fun and interactive songs, light refreshments and a special Christmas craft. We might even get a glimpse of St. Nick himself! All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday, Dec 14th
begins at 9:30 am
Cost: FREE
Where: GCHS Social Hall & Sanctuary
(Not a come & go program.) Bring your stocking and celebrate the Kinderfest tradition with us. Children 10 and under will enjoy a Christmas story, fun and interactive songs, light refreshments and a special Christmas craft. We might even get a glimpse of St. Nick himself! All children must be accompanied by an adult.
11th Annual Tannenbaum Ball
Friday, Dec 13
6:00-11:00 pm
For tickets: call 830.990.8441
Where: St. Mary's Holy Family Center
Come celebrate the season and enjoy a night of delicious dinner, drinks and dancing while bidding on unique & fabulous auction items. Tannenbaum Ball is the major fundraiser for Gillespie County Historical Society and Pioneer Museum. This year's Needs Appeal funds will go towards the estimated remainder of over $300,000 it will take to bring the Pioneer Museum and Vereins Kirche up to today's museum goers' standard for quality storytelling and inspirational exhibits. Upon completion of these projects in 2021, the Pioneer Museum and Vereins Kirche will be poised to provide a quality museum experience worth of Our Story to tell future generations for decades.
Der Singende Weihnachtsbaum (The Singing Christmas Tree)
Dec 14 & 15 (Sat & Sun)
6:00 pm
Cost: free
Where: on the grounds of the Pioneer Museum
Sponsored by the Fredericksburg Singing Christmas Tree. Come celebrate the tradition of the Singing Christmas Tree... a Christmas performance of Christmas music sung by a choir while standing on a giant lighted Christmas tree.
Heilig Abend (Christmas Eve)
Tuesday, Dec 24
CLOSED
Fröhliche Weihnachten! (Merry Christmas!)
Wednesday, Dec 25
CLOSED
Zweite Weihnachten (2nd Christmas)
Thursday, Dec 26
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Cost: free
Where: GCHS Social Hall (312 W San Antonio St)
An annual German tradition. The event is sponsored by the Fredericksburg German Club & The Fredericksburg-VG Montabaur Sister City Verein and includes food, drink, music and fellowship. There will also be traditional baked Stollen and warm Gluhwein along with the singing of carols in both German and English.
Sylvester Abend (New Year's Eve)
Tuesday, Dec 31
OPEN
Stop by for a visit and learn about our German heritage!
January 2020
Fröhes Neues Jahr! (Happy New Year!)
Wednesday, Jan 1
OPEN
Stop by for a visit and learn about our German heritage!
Little Pioneers - Candlemaking
Saturday, Jan 18
10 am
Cost: $3 per child
Where: Pioneer Museum grounds
Saturday, Jan 18
10 am
Cost: $3 per child
Where: Pioneer Museum grounds
Come learn pioneer ways with us! Little Pioneers is a children's program offering (almost) monthly activities teaching pioneer ways to children 10 and under. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free admission for one accompanying adult.
GCHS Birthday Celebration & Annual Membership Meeting
Saturday, Jan 25
6 pm
Free for Members
Where: Gillespie County Farm Bureau
GCHS Birthday Celebration & Annual Membership Meeting
Saturday, Jan 25
6 pm
Free for Members
Where: Gillespie County Farm Bureau
A members only event. Join us in celebrating our 86th year.
February 2020
Come be a part of the newest thing at your Museum and learn pioneer ways! Little Pioneers is a new program offering (almost) monthly activities teaching pioneer ways to children 10 and under. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free admission for one accompanying adult.
March 2020
Spring Break at Pioneer Museum
Dates: Daily tba
10 am - 5:00 pm
Cost: $7.50 adults
$3 children (school age)
Where: Pioneer Museum grounds
Dates: Daily tba
10 am - 5:00 pm
Cost: $7.50 adults
$3 children (school age)
Where: 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.)
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
Wednesdays in March (11th, 18th, 25th)
5:30 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 (approx 2 miles) 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.
April 2020
Historic Walking Tour
Wednesdays in April (1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th)
5:30 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 (approx 2 miles) 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 (2nd,. 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th)
5:30 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 the 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. (Please note: Cemetery tours will not be held in October this year.)
Lenz Fest - Fredericksburg Finery Luncheon & Style Show
Date TBA
Time: 11:30 am
Tickets: TBA
Where: St. Mary's Holy Family Center (306 W San Antonio St)
Come join our Lenz (spring) event... a Hill Country Spring Fashions Style Show and Luncheon. (Lenz is German for "spring")
For children 10 and under. 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.
May 2020
Historic Walking Tour
Wednesdays in May (6th, 13th, 20th, 27th)
Time: 5:30 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 (approx 2 miles) 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.
PhD Series (Proud history Devotee): Topic
Date: tba
Time: 6:30 pm
Cost: $tba per session (Non members)
$tba per session (Members)
Where: GCHS Sanctuary (312 W San Antonio St)
PhD Series (Proud history Devotee): Topic
Date: tba
Time: 6:30 pm
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:
Founders Day Wreath Laying Ceremony
Saturday, May TBA
Time: 10:00 am
Where: Marktplatz
To continue honoring John O Meusebach - the founder of Fredericksburg - and other founding families, Pioneer Museum and the Gillespie County Historical Society will host a Founder’s Day Wreath Laying at Marktplatz. Descendants of founding families, including Meusebach descendants, will be in attendance. The public is invited to join.
Founders Day - Free Admission at Pioneer Museum
Date: TBA
10:00 - 5:00
Where: Pioneer Museum
Free admission all day in celebration of Founders Day! On this day in 1846, the first 120 settlers arrived in Fredericksburg from New Braunfels. These families as well as those whose names are listed in the 1850 census are considered "founders" of Fredericksburg.
Come tour the buildings on the grounds of the Pioneer Museum. Hear the story of the those who founded Fredericksburg... of those who were looking for a better life... who risked everything to get to a land of limitless opportunity... of those who tenaciously faced every obstacle and created a unique German colony in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.
Little Pioneers Program
Saturday, May TBA
10 am
Cost: $3 per child
Where: GCHS Sanctuary (312 W San Antonio)
Saturday, May TBA
10 am
Cost: $3 per child
Where: GCHS Sanctuary (312 W San Antonio)
Come be a part of the newest thing at your Museum and learn pioneer ways! Little Pioneers is a new program offering (almost) monthly activities teaching pioneer ways to children 10 and under. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free admission for one accompanying adult.
June 2020
Be a member of our POP-Up club... our newest club featuring fresh, whimsical takes on history and building community through fun social events. For this event, we will meet at Nimitz Ballroom and enjoy hors'doeuvres and drinks before learning a little bit of history. There will be a scavenger hunt for the kids! Come join us and change the way you see your museum!
Historic Walking Tour
Wednesdays in June
Time: tba
Cost: $15 Adults (non-member)
$10 Adults (member)
$10 Children
Where: Meet at the historic Schandua House (111 E Austin)
Historic Walking Tour
Wednesdays in June
Time: tba
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 (approx 2 miles) 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.
Summer Homestead Adventure
Thursdays: in June
10 am
Cost: $3 per child
Where: Pioneer Museum (325 W Main)
Thursdays: in June
10 am
Cost: $3 per child
Where: Pioneer Museum (325 W Main)
Come join us for Little Pioneers Summer Homestead Adventure! Let Little Pioneers (ages 10 and under) learn Pioneer ways. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free admission for accompanying adults.
PhD Series (Proud history Devotee):
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Cost: $15 (Non members)
$10 (Members)
Where: GCHS Sanctuary, 312 W San Antonio St.
PhD Series (Proud history Devotee):
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Cost: $15 (Non members)
$10 (Members)
Where: GCHS Sanctuary, 312 W San Antonio St.
July 2019
Summer Homestead Adventure
Thursdays in July
10 am
Cost: $3 per child
Where: Pioneer Museum (325 W Main)
Thursdays in July
10 am
Cost: $3 per child
Where: Pioneer Museum (325 W Main)
Come join us for Little Pioneers Summer Homestead Adventure! Let Little Pioneers (ages 10 and under) learn Pioneer ways. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free admission for accompanying adults.
PhD Series (Proud history Devotee):
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Cost: $15 (Non members)
$10 (Members)
Where: GCHS Sanctuary, 312 W San Antonio St.
PhD Series (Proud history Devotee):
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Cost: $15 (Non members)
$10 (Members)
Where: GCHS Sanctuary, 312 W San Antonio St.
September 2019
Click this link to get a Museum Day ticket for two free admissions to Pioneer Museum Date: TBA. Museum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. The Museum Day ticket provides free admission for two people on Saturday, Date TBA
Volunteer Meet & Greet
TBA
3:30-6:00 pm
Cost: free
Where: Social Hall
Come meet & greet the newest member of our team... Cheryl Rowan... who will serve as Volunteer Coordinator. Enjoy light snacks and learn of upcoming volunteer needs. Come and go as your schedule permits. Families welcome!