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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TWHS Scholarship Fundraiser Meal on January 26
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...
Wendish Fest featured in Texas Monthly
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.
Thank You, Wendish Fest 2024 Sponsors!
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...
New Executive Director
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,...
Plan your visit to the Texas Wendish Heritage Society’s 36th Annual Wendish Fest!
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, family-friendly event held outdoors at the historic Serbin Picnic Grounds on September 22 from 10AM-5PM. Lunch meal...
Museum Closed for Mother’s Day Weekend
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...
TWHS Scholarship Program is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year!
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...
Upcoming Germany Trip
A group tour to visit our Wendish/Sorbian homeland in Upper Lusatia is being offered for next year, April 27 to May 8. Tour hosts for the trip are Rev. Dr. Gerald B, Kieschnick and his wife Terry, and Glenn Pittsford and his wife Wanda. Registrations are open and...
2022 Wendish Research Exchange Workshops & Classes
Contact the museum for more information on upcoming classes and workshops offered by the WRE. We would love to have you join us but please keep in mind that registration is required to attend. Please share this with anyone you know who might be interested.