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Upcoming Preservation Project for the Mertink Log Cabin and Vintage Tools and Equipment Two log homes on display in the Texas Wendish Heritage Museum Complex, the Kurio and Mertink homes, were built in the 1800’s in the Serbin area by Wendish families and were donated to TWHS by...
Dr. Joe Wilson made incredible contributions to uncovering our Wendish history, a story he discovered through his Wendish bride, Adele Herbrich. Our paths crossed in 1986 when Weldon Mersiovsky pointed me in Dr. Wilson’s direction for help in my own family research. He was a help to me...
It Must Be the Noodles is a whimsical recollection of Ray Spitzenberger’s memories of growing up Wendish in rural Central Texas, centered on the food and stories dished up at his mother’s kitchen table. From Mama facing off against her pugnacious rooster, Smarty Pants, to her homemade wine’s...
Witaj! (Hello!) from the Wendish Museum! As we start to see the promise of cooler weather (finally!), and with the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidaysjust around the corner, I give thanks for each and every one of our members and supporters. The Texas Wendish Heritage Society and Museum would...