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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...
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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...
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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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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 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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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,...
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Reserve your tickets for the TWHS Fish Fry on March 15!
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
November 17, 2025
Coffee Cake Baking Class on November 15
October 22, 2025