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Museum Closed on May 10

The museum will be closed on Saturday, May 10 for Mother’s Day weekend. The museum will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, May 13. Happy early Mother’s Day from the Texas Wendish Heritage Society & Museum!

Announcements / Books / History / Museum

Sorbian Monuments – Now Available

Trudla Malinkowa is a well-known Sorbian researcher and author, who writes about the history of the smallest Slavic nation, the Sorbs, widely known as Wends, whose historic homeland is within the borders of modern-day Germany. Numerous books and articles in anthologies and journals testify to her broad research...

Announcements / Museum / Traditions

Wendish Fest – September 28, 2025

We are 147 days away from the 37th Annual Wendish Fest! The Wendish Fest is a day of celebrating Texas Wendish culture and history through delicious Wendish food, unique cultural activities, folklife exhibits, demonstrations, and live polka music. The festival is a free, family-friendly event held outdoors at the historic...

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Official Blue Star Museum

Every year, from Armed Forces Day to Labor Day, the Blue Star Museum program offers free admission to active-duty military personnel, including the National Guard and Reserves, and their families. On average, more than 2,000 museums participate, including nature centers, zoos, and children’s museums. The Texas Wendish Heritage...

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Coffee Cake Baking Class on May 17

Interested in learning how to make a Wendish Coffee Cake? We are offering an in-person class at the museum on Saturday, May 17, from 10am-12pm led by Joyce Jenke. We will be requiring pre-payment to save your spot for the class. Please complete this form and submit your...

Events / Museum

The Fish Fry Fundraiser Song

Big thank you to Dan & Suzanna (Schatte) Carter who made us a song for the Fish Fry Fundraiser this weekend! We hope to see you all there on Sunday. Reserve your $15 meal tickets by contacting the museum at 979-366-2441 or museum@texaswendish.org.

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Coffee Cake Baking Class on February 22

Interested in learning how to make a Wendish Coffee Cake? We are offering an in-person class at the museum on Saturday, February 22, from 10am-12pm led by Joyce Jenke. We will be requiring pre-payment to save your spot for the class. Please complete this form and submit payment:...

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Museum Closed on January 21

Due to the weather, the Texas Wendish Heritage Museum will be closed on Tuesday, January 21. The museum will resume normal operating hours on Wednesday, January 22. Texas Wendish Heritage Society Scholarship Fundraiser Meal tickets can still be purchased via the museum by contacting us at museum@texaswendish.org or...

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Book a 2025 Group Tour

Explore the history, heritage, and culture of the Wends by booking a guided group tour at the Texas Wendish Heritage Museum in Serbin. The group tour includes a docent-guided tour of the historic St. Paul Lutheran Church, one of the famous painted churches of Texas. After the church...

Museum / News / Scholarships

TWHS Scholarship Fundraiser Meal on January 26

Come out and be a part of the annual Texas Wendish Heritage Society’s Scholarship Fundraiser Meal on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at the Serbin Picnic Grounds. All proceeds benefit the TWHS Scholarship Fund and we would love to have your support! Each meal ticket comes with: grilled pork...

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Join the Texas Wendish Heritage Society

Becoming a member of the Texas Wendish Heritage Society assists our efforts to maintain the museum and provide educational opportunities for those who express an interest in the Wends. Your membership helps to: Basic Membership Levels Student $10.00 Purchase Here Individual $20.00 Purchase Here Couples $30.00 Purchase Here Museum...

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Museum Closed from November 25-30 for Thanksgiving

If you are interested in buying bags of Wendish noodles from the Museum’s Online Store for your Thanksgiving meal, please order by Thursday, November 21, 2024. The Museum will be closing at 3pm on Saturday, November 23. We have decided to open the gift shop for last minute...

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Thank You, Wendish Fest 2024 Sponsors!

We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all our incredible sponsors. Your unwavering support and generosity have played a crucial role in making the 36th Annual Wendish Fest a success and allowing us to continue our mission of preserving and celebrating Texas Wendish culture. We are...

Events

Wendish Fest Vendor Spots Available

Our vendor spots are filling up fast for the Wendish Fest on September 22! If you want to be a vendor, our only requirement is that you must have a Wendish demonstration or an educational aspect at your booth. Contact us at museum@texaswendish.org or 979-366-2441 to reserve your...

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Wendish Fest Sponsorship Opportunities

Interested in sponsoring the 36th Annual Wendish Fest? The Texas Wendish Heritage Society’s Wendish Fest falls on September 22, 2024 this year and takes place from 10AM-5PM at the Serbin Picnic Grounds. If your business is interested in sponsoring the Wendish Fest, contact museum@texaswendish.org or call 979-366-2441 to...

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New Executive Director

The Texas Wendish Heritage Society and Museum would like to introduce our new Executive Director, Katy Kasper. Katy was previously a docent at the Texas Wendish Heritage Museum. She may not be Wendish, but was lucky enough to marry into a Texas Wendish family. Her husband, Shea Kasper,...

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Museum Closed for Mother’s Day Weekend

The museum will be closed this Saturday, May 11 for Mother’s Day. This weekend, spend time celebrating your family’s matriarchs who have passed down our unique Texas Wendish traditions and heritage! Take a moment to honor these remarkable women who continue to shape our families and community. Have...

Museum

Museum Closed from March 26-31 for Easter

The museum will be closed all this week for the Easter holiday. Our staff can still accommodate for visitors that planned on stopping by if you email the museum at: museum@texaswendish.org.

Events / Museum

Wendish Museum Class Interest Forms

Since photos came out on our Facebook page following last Saturday’s Coffee Cake Baking Class with Joyce Jenke, we have been inundated with requests to be added to a list for next time a class is offered and to host online classes. We have put together some Google...