Museum Open on May 25
The museum will be open on Sunday, May 25, during the Serbin Picnic from 10AM-5PM. We hope to see you all there!
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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!
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...
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...
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...
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...
Museum Closed from April 18-21 for Easter
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.
Learn how to make Wendish Noodles with the Noodle Sisters
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:
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.
Wendish Embossed Easter Egg Decorating Class on March 22
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....