Peter Building

The Peter Building houses our Permanent Exhibit of the History of the Wends and their emigration from Germany and their new life in Texas. It also includes the Lillie Moerbe Caldwell Genealogy and Research Library Collections. Books, and Gift-shop items are available for purchase.

As you enter the Building and turn to the left, our Permanent Exhibits begins with a small dock scene depiciting the landing of Wendish settlers at the Port of Galveston, Texas on December 16, 1854. They came from sixty-five cities and came with their meager possessions. Shown is a travel chest brought over on the ship Ben Nevis by the George Kasper family. A model of a 19th Century sailing ship is in the glass case.

5 Responses

  1. C Partridge says:

    I must be slow….but I can’t find the times that you are open.

    • Director says:

      We are open 1pm – 5pm every day except Mondays and holidays.
      Tour groups may be scheduled at any time.
      Yhank you!

  2. Bonnie Davis says:

    My Daughter now aged 40 was at a function when she was young and I recall she was by birth (father Roger Craig Kasper) mentioned in a Wendish society’s record. I believe we were at a family reunion. Can you inform me where this is? I would like to go and visit. Thank you.
    Bonnie Davis (formerly Kasper)

  3. Kim says:

    Are you able to tour solo or does it have to be a group tour? What are your prices for a single person with and without a guided tour?

    Thanks!

    • Chelsea Beck says:

      Anyone can visit the museum during regular hours. We do not always have enough staff/volunteers to give full tours but most people prefer to self tour. If you’d like a meal & guided tour, the minimum amount is 10 people and those must be scheduled in advance.

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