June 2018
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Historic Walking Tour
Wednesdays in June (6th, 13th, 20th, 27th) Time: tba Cost: $15 Adults (non-member), $10 Adults (member), $10 Children Where: Meet at the historic Schandua House (111 E Austin) |
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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.
Summer Story Time & Craft
Thursdays (June 21st - July 26th)
Time: 10:00-11:30 am
Cost: FREE
Where: GCHS Sanctuary/Social Hall (312 W San Antonio)
Thursdays (June 21st - July 26th)
Time: 10:00-11:30 am
Cost: FREE
Where: GCHS Sanctuary/Social Hall (312 W San Antonio)
Each week, we will read a different story about Texas or Pioneer life. After reading the story, we will work on a craft or activity that relates back to the story we read. Children will have the opportunity to weave a decorative blanket like the one from "Abuela's Weave," or paint a bluebonnet like the ones that covered the fields in Tomie dePaola's "The Legend of the Bluebonnet." Come each week for a different book and a new and wonderful activity! Thursdays from June 21st-July 26th. ***CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT***
July 2018
Summer Story Time & Craft
Thursdays (June 21st - July 26th)
Time: 10:00-11:30 am
Cost: FREE
Where: GCHS Sanctuary/Social Hall (312 W San Antonio)
Thursdays (June 21st - July 26th)
Time: 10:00-11:30 am
Cost: FREE
Where: GCHS Sanctuary/Social Hall (312 W San Antonio)
Each week, we will read a different story about Texas or Pioneer life. After reading the story, we will work on a craft or activity that relates back to the story we read. Children will have the opportunity to weave a decorative blanket like the one from "Abuela's Weave," or paint a bluebonnet like the ones that covered the fields in Tomie dePaola's "The Legend of the Bluebonnet." Come each week for a different book and a new and wonderful activity! Thursdays from June 21st-July 26th. ***CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT***
August 2018
September 2018
October 2018
Cemetery Tour
Thursdays in October (4th, 11th, 18th, 25th)
Time: tba
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.
November 2018
Market Preview Party
November 30th, Friday
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Tickets: tba
December 2018
Tickets available for online purchase beginning July 1st.
Make plans to experience the 61st Annual Christmas Home Tour & Market.
A self-guided tour showcasing [enter #] fabulous homes decorated in their holiday finest.
Tour booklet with map available for pickup at the Museum after [enter date].
Make plans to experience the 61st Annual Christmas Home Tour & Market.
A self-guided tour showcasing [enter #] fabulous homes decorated in their holiday finest.
Tour booklet with map available for pickup at the Museum after [enter date].
The Market
Saturday, Dec 1st
9:30 am-5:00 pm
Tickets: tba
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
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.)
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.
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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
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
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April 2019
Walking Tour
Wednesdays in April (3th, 10th, 17th, 24th)
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 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.
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")
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)
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May 2019
Historic Walking Tour
Wednesdays in May (2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th)
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 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.
Founders Day Wreath Laying Ceremony
Saturday, May 5th
Time: tba
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 on May 5, 2018 at 10 am. Descendants of founding families, including Meusebach descendants, will be in attendance. The public is invited to join.
Founders Day - Free Admission at Pioneer Museum
Tuesday, May 8th
10:00 - 5:00
Where: Pioneer Museum
Free admission all day in celebration of Founders Day! Free BBQ sliders from 11am-1pm. 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.
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)
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June 2018
FLAG DAY ~ activities for children ~
Saturday, June
Time: tba
Cost: FREE
Where: on the Pioneer Museum grounds
Saturday, June
Time: tba
Cost: FREE
Where: on the Pioneer Museum grounds
- Activities for kids up to age 10. (Kids must be accompanied by adult.)
- Bounce house, face painting, games & prizes, patriotic crafts
- Hot dog & chips lunch available for purchase or bring your own picnic