Category: Announcements

World War I Display

In our last issue, we announced plans to prepare a special display of items and photos in our collection that are related to World War I as a way to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the formal U.S. entry into the war. We also put out a call...

Volunteer Corner

We are blessed to have many volunteers who support our Society and give their time to our projects and programs. Each and every one is greatly appreciated no matter what their role may be. FEATURED VOLUNTEERS in this issue are those individuals who help prepare for and host...

Olde Tyme Wendish Sunday

November 5, 2017, 10:00 am Our next membership day will be on Sunday, November 5, when we will hold an Olde Tyme Wendish Sunday from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. November 5 is also All Saints Day, an appropriate day to gather together for food and fellowship and...

Family History Workshop

August 12, 2017, 9:00 am We are offering another chance for you to work on your own family history with expert guidance from Weldon Mersiovsky, who has many years’ experience in conducting genealogy research. Cost for the workshop is $15 per person or $25 per couple. Bring a...

August Wukasch

100th Anniversary – U.S. Entry into World War I

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the formal U.S. entry into World War I on April 6, 1917, we are preparing a special display of items and photos in our collection that are related to World War I. If you have any photos or written stories of family members who served in World War...

46th Texas Folklife Festival card

46th Annual Texas Folklife Festival

The 46th Texas Folklife Festival will be held this year during June 9-11 on the grounds of the University of Texas at San Antonio’s Institute of Texan Cultures. TWHS will have a booth at the festival thanks to Ron Knippa with his family and many friends who do...

Serbin Homecoming Picnic

May 28, 2017. The 2017 Serbin Homecoming Picnic will be Sunday, May 28 on the picnic grounds of St. Paul Lutheran Church. It will be a fun day of worship, fellowship, and the best barbecue in town. Come early – before the barbecue is gone! The Museum will...

Museum Workday

May 27, 2017, 9:00 am A workday is scheduled for May 27, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Focus of the work will be on cleaning the grounds and buildings in preparation for the Serbin Homecoming Picnic. Let us know if you will be here so we can plan to...

Family History Workshop

May 6, 2017, 9:00 am The next Family History Workshop is scheduled for Saturday, May 6 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the museum. Weldon Mersiovsky will be on hand to assist with your research and answer all your questions. The registration fee is $15 per person or $25...

Texas Wendish Heritage Scholarship Program

Texas Wendish Heritage Scholarship applications are now being accepted for the 2017-18 school year. The scholarship program was established to encourage students of Wendish descent to learn more about and develop an appreciation for their Wendish heritage. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college, university or trade...