January
Annual Membership Meeting
Thursday, January 26th
GCHS Sanctuary 312 W San Antonio
Social Hour - 6:30
"State of the Museum" Report and Election of 2017 Board of Directors - 7:00
Thursday, January 26th
GCHS Sanctuary 312 W San Antonio
Social Hour - 6:30
"State of the Museum" Report and Election of 2017 Board of Directors - 7:00
February
March
Spring Break at the Museum -
Saturday March 11 through Saturday March 18 (Closed -Sunday, March 12)
Living History activities every day from 10am - 5pm on the Pioneer Museum grounds for school-age kids accompanied by an adult. Cost is $5 adults and $3 for kids in school. Preschoolers and babies -free.
Handworkers: spinners, quilters, doll-makers - Rope-making - Comanche descendant - Interpreter - Storytellers and balladeers - Buffalo Soldiers - Chuck Wagon cookery - Native American Dancers - Blacksmiths - Campfire cookery - Vaquero interpretation
All activities will not be available each day.
Saturday March 11 through Saturday March 18 (Closed -Sunday, March 12)
Living History activities every day from 10am - 5pm on the Pioneer Museum grounds for school-age kids accompanied by an adult. Cost is $5 adults and $3 for kids in school. Preschoolers and babies -free.
Handworkers: spinners, quilters, doll-makers - Rope-making - Comanche descendant - Interpreter - Storytellers and balladeers - Buffalo Soldiers - Chuck Wagon cookery - Native American Dancers - Blacksmiths - Campfire cookery - Vaquero interpretation
All activities will not be available each day.
April
Book Signing with Barbara Ortwein -Free Admission
Tuesday, April 11th 6:30pm
Free Admission - GCHS Sanctuary, 213 W. San Antonio Street
Author Barbara Ortwein from Germany will talk about her second work of a trilogy of historic fiction entitled In the Heart of Texas, But Not Yet at Home, which focuses on the Civil War years.
Ortwein is the author of a trilogy of historical novels about the emigration and immigration of the Germans to and into Texas. The series is built around the story of her fictitious immigrant characters, a father and son named Engelbach, who came to Texas from North Hessen.
Books will be available for sale and autographing.
Tuesday, April 11th 6:30pm
Free Admission - GCHS Sanctuary, 213 W. San Antonio Street
Author Barbara Ortwein from Germany will talk about her second work of a trilogy of historic fiction entitled In the Heart of Texas, But Not Yet at Home, which focuses on the Civil War years.
Ortwein is the author of a trilogy of historical novels about the emigration and immigration of the Germans to and into Texas. The series is built around the story of her fictitious immigrant characters, a father and son named Engelbach, who came to Texas from North Hessen.
Books will be available for sale and autographing.
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Lenz Fest - Our Spring Fundraiser
Thursday, April 20th 11:30-1:30 Hill Country Spring Fashions Style Show and Luncheon (Lenz is German for "spring") Tickets: $65 - GCHS Sanctuary, 312 W San Antonio Street |
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Pioneer Spirit Award Honoree Cocktail Party
Friday, April 21st 6:30-8:30pm Tickets $60 Place: GCHS Sanctuary, 312 W San Antonio Street |
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Easter Egg Hunt - Free to Families with children 10 and under
Saturday, April 15th
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.
Easter Egg Hunt - Free to Families with children 10 and under
Saturday, April 15th
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
The Texas Monthly Hill Country Show Home Tour
Saturday/Sunday May 13-14 and 20-21
Support the Museum and be the first to view a new model home at Boot Ranch in May.
Tickets: $25 each and limited to 200 per day. We receive ticket revenue from this wonderful home tour. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
Saturday/Sunday May 13-14 and 20-21
Support the Museum and be the first to view a new model home at Boot Ranch in May.
Tickets: $25 each and limited to 200 per day. We receive ticket revenue from this wonderful home tour. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
June
FLAG DAY
Activities for the Kids up to age 10
Saturday, June 10
10:30-2:00
Kids must be accompanied by adult.
Admission by donation.
Crafts, games, food, music = all with a patriotic "Love America!" theme.
Activities for the Kids up to age 10
Saturday, June 10
10:30-2:00
Kids must be accompanied by adult.
Admission by donation.
Crafts, games, food, music = all with a patriotic "Love America!" theme.
July
August
September
October
Farmers Market -Every Thursday in October
The local Farmers Market comes to our grounds every Thursday evening from 4:00-7:00 featuring local produce, restaurant and winery tastings, live music, and a place for the kids to run off some energy. It's also Festival Season in Fredericksburg, so put us on your to-do list while you're here.
The local Farmers Market comes to our grounds every Thursday evening from 4:00-7:00 featuring local produce, restaurant and winery tastings, live music, and a place for the kids to run off some energy. It's also Festival Season in Fredericksburg, so put us on your to-do list while you're here.
November
Farmers Market -Nov 2, 9, and 16
The local Farmers Market is here Thursday evenings from 4:00-7:00 (ending on November 16). Our grounds are beautiful in the fall so come spend some time with us.
The local Farmers Market is here Thursday evenings from 4:00-7:00 (ending on November 16). Our grounds are beautiful in the fall so come spend some time with us.
December
60th Annual Christmas Home Tour and Market
Saturday Dec 2
Home Tour 11am to 5pm
Market in the Sanctuary 9:30am t0 5pm
Saturday Dec 2
Home Tour 11am to 5pm
Market in the Sanctuary 9:30am t0 5pm
Kinderfest
Saturday, Dec 9 from 9:30-11:30am
Sanctuary and on the Grounds
Saturday, Dec 9 from 9:30-11:30am
Sanctuary and on the Grounds
Tannenbaum Ball
Saturday Dec 9 at 6:30
St. Mary's Holy Family Center
Der Singende Weihnachtsbaum (The Singing Christmas Tree)
Friday and Saturday Dec 22-23 at 6:30
On the Grounds
Candlelight Tour
Tuesday Dec 26 at 6:30-8:30 pm
On the Grounds
Saturday Dec 9 at 6:30
St. Mary's Holy Family Center
Der Singende Weihnachtsbaum (The Singing Christmas Tree)
Friday and Saturday Dec 22-23 at 6:30
On the Grounds
Candlelight Tour
Tuesday Dec 26 at 6:30-8:30 pm
On the Grounds
