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Reserve your $15 meal tickets by calling the Texas Wendish Heritage Museum at 979-366-2441 or email museum@texaswendish.org. Deadline to RSVP is Wednesday, March 11. You may also reserve your tickets online by filling out this form: https://forms.gle/dbhb4jz8vkTyA3iSA
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It’s trendish to be Wendish! Thank you Texas Monthly for joining us at Wendish Fest and educating others about the Texas Wends! Check out the full article here. We hope to see you all at the 2025 Wendish Fest on September 28 in Serbin.
In December of 1854, an English sailing vessel, the Ben Nevis, docked in Galveston harbor loaded with some 500 immigrants from Lusatia, an area in Germany comprising parts of Saxony and Prussia. These immigrants were not the typical lot of Germans, Swedes, Czechs, and Poles who flocked to...
We were honored to have our Museum Director and Marketing Director invited to take a private tour of the new UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures museum. Their new space and exhibits beautifully highlight the rich and diverse cultural history of Texas. We were especially excited to see that...
The Texas Wendish Heritage Museum will be closed on Saturday, January 24, due to inclement weather. The museum will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, January 27.
The Museum will be closed on Sunday, December 21, and will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Happy holidays from the Texas Wendish Heritage Society and Museum!
If you are interested in buying holiday gifts from the Museum’s Online Store, please order by Wednesday, December 17, 2025. The Museum will be closed on Sunday, December 21 and will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
Due to inclement weather, the fundraiser meal will be postponed and the new date will be Sunday, February 1. If you need to add, adjust or order meal tickets for the first time, we are taking RSVPs until January 28. Also, the museum will be closed on Saturday,...
If you didn’t make it to this year’s Wendish Fest, here’s a glimpse of what you missed. Serbin was alive with Wendish heritage, music, food, contests, and plenty of community spirit. The next Wendish Fest will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Mark your calendars, you won’t...
If you are interested in buying bags of Wendish noodles from the Museum’s Online Store for your Thanksgiving meal, please order by Friday, November 21. You can also drop by the Museum to grab some bags of noodles before the Thanksgiving break. The Museum will be closed on...
Are you interested in learning how to make a Wendish Coffee Cake? We are offering an in-person class at the museum on Saturday, November 15, from 10am-12pm. Register here: https://texaswendish.wufoo.com/forms/zraxaqa0uwt0yn/
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Did you know that October is Family History Month? Come celebrate with us at the Texas Wendish Heritage Museum and uncover your Wendish roots through a one-on-one genealogy consultation with the Wendish Research Exchange. Contact us at museum@texaswendish.org or (979) 366-2441 for more information.
Our new shirts “Serbin Texas – Home of the Texas Wends” are now available to buy online in Youth and Adult Sizes. Visit our online store to purchase yours today!
We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all our incredible sponsors and volunteers. Your unwavering support and generosity have played a crucial role in making the 37th Annual Wendish Fest a success and allowing us to continue our mission of preserving and celebrating Texas Wendish culture....
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The annual Texas Wendish Heritage Society Membership Meeting is on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at the museum! During the Membership Meeting, the 2026-2027 TWHS Officers will be announced. Before the meeting begins, there will be a short presentation given by a member. We require guests to register for...
Wendish Fest Coffee Cake Bake-Off Rules: -There is no entry fee. -Entries must be received at the Dessert Booth at the Serbin picnic grounds no later than 10:30 a.m. on September 28, 2025. -A 5-inch square piece of each entry will be used for judging. The remainder will...
The 37th Annual Wendish Fest is right around the corner and we want you to enter our coffee cake bake-off competition! The museum is offering a baking class on Saturday, September 13, which is $30 per group of 2 people. Children are encouraged to attend as we also...
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The Texas Wendish Heritage Society invites you to join us at the 37th Annual Wendish Fest on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Wendish Fest is an annual day of celebrating Wendish history and culture through folklife exhibits, unique cultural activities, delicious food, demonstrations, and live polka music. The festival...
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Vendor registration is now open for Wendish Fest! Wendish Fest will take place on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at the Serbin Picnic Grounds. Contact us at museum@texaswendish.org or (979) 366-2441 to reserve your vendor spot. There will be no charge for vendors if the following expectations are met:
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The museum just received more Sorbische Ostereier (Sorbian Easter Eggs) from Germany handmade by Kornelia Thor. You can purchase a $25 chicken egg at the museum gift shop or by contacting us at museum@texaswendish.org or 979-366-2441. We also sell larger Sorbian Easter Eggs for $45 that are goose...
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Mark your calendars — Wendish Fest is happening on September 28, 2025 at the Serbin Picnic Grounds! The annual 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,...
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The museum will be open on Sunday, May 25, during the Serbin Picnic from 10AM-5PM. We hope to see you all there!
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!
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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...
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...
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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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...
The Texas Wendish Heritage Museum will be closed from April 18-21 for Easter. The museum will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
The 2025-2026 Texas Wendish Heritage Society Scholarship application is now open! Before filling out the application form, students are strongly encouraged to read the scholarship guidelines. All parts of the application must be submitted by Monday, June 30, 2025, at 5pm CT. Scholarship Application Form: Click here. Application...
The museum had a special visit from food blogger Texicureans, who spent the day with the Noodle Sisters and Marian in the kitchen learning how to make Wendish noodles. Check out the video below:
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Are you interested in learning how to make your own Wendish Embossed Easter Eggs? Our next class at the Texas Wendish Heritage Museum will be on Saturday, March 22, from 9AM-3PM. If you would like to sign up for the class, contact us at (979) 366-2441 or museum@texaswendish.org....
Reserve your $15 meal tickets by calling the Texas Wendish Heritage Museum at 979-366-2441 or email museum@texaswendish.org.
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:...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
If you are interested in buying gifts for Christmas from the Museum’s Online Store, please order by Wednesday, December 18, 2024. The Museum will be closed on Saturday, December 21 and will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, January 7.
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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Since our Coffee Cake Baking Class is super popular, we decided to add a second November date for the class! Interested in learning how to make a Wendish Coffee Cake? We are offering an in-person class at the museum on Saturday, November 23 from 10AM-12PM led by Joyce...
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Interested in learning how to make a Wendish Coffee Cake? We are offering an in-person class at the museum on November 3 from 2-4PM led by Joyce Jenke. To sign up for the class, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/fo1VNi7c8ohgEw8X6. If you have any questions, contact us at 979-366-2441...
The annual Texas Wendish Heritage Society Membership Meeting is on Sunday, October 20! We require guests to register for this event by contacting museum@texaswendish.org or 979-366-2441. During the Membership Meeting, members can vote on the 2024-2025 TWHS Board positions at 11:30am. If you are unable to attend in...
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Are you interested in learning how to make your own Wendish Embossed Easter Eggs? Our next class at the Texas Wendish Heritage Museum will be on Saturday, October 19 from 9AM-4PM. If you would like to sign up for the class, contact us at (979) 366-2441 or museum@texaswendish.org....
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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...
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...
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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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,...
On Saturday, May 25 we invite you and your family to experience a Wendish living history demonstration with Jon Moerbe! The demonstration will take place from 1-5pm outside of the log cabins and is free to the public.
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...
The Texas Wendish Heritage Society is excited to announce that the TWHS Scholarship Program application for the 2024-2025 school year is now open! Applications will be accepted online only. The deadline to apply is Friday, July 12 by 5:00PM CT. Applications must be complete and turned in online before the...
On Saturday, April 27 we invite you and your family to experience a Wendish living history lesson with Texas Wend Jon Moerbe! The demonstration will be from 1-5pm outside of the log cabins and is free to the public.
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.
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Our popular Coffee Cake Baking Class is back! We have three different sign-up dates and would love to share our traditions in the kitchen with yall. Click on the class date that fits your schedule and fill out a form to register: March 24 Class, April 27 Class,...
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...
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February 9, 2026
Wendish Wedding Dress on display at Institute of Texan Cultures
February 8, 2026
Museum Closed on Saturday, January 24
January 22, 2026
Museum Closed from December 21-January 5 for Holidays
December 19, 2025
Holiday Order Deadline: December 17
December 10, 2025
Museum Closed from November 23 – December 1 for Thanksgiving
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Coffee Cake Baking Class on November 15
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