Mission Statement:
​To preserve for future generations the history, culture, heritage and traditions of Fredericksburg and Gillespie County

​​The Gillespie County Historical Society (GCHS) was formed in 1935 to preserve for future generations the history, culture, heritage and traditions of Fredericksburg and Gillespie County.

The first Pioneer Museum site was the Vereins Kirche, which is located in the 100 block of West Main Street. The Vereins Kirche is a 1935 replica of the original structure and is an extension of the Pioneer Museum.

In 1955, the Society bought the historic Kammlah House and Store, which included a smokehouse and barn. All are at the Pioneer Museum Complex site.

With other purchases and donations by the Society, the Pioneer Museum site has grown to encompass three acres and 11 buildings, nine buildings of which are historic structures included on a tour of the Pioneer Museum grounds. The Society has over 40,000 artifacts within its rich and diverse collection.
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