Witajcže K’nam
To all current members of the Texas Wendish Heritage Society: You are entitled to access the Wendish family tree in the Genealogy section of the Wendish Research Exchange! Click the “Genealogy” tab at the top of the first screen, and then click “continue” at the bottom of the...
In the two previous issues of the TWHS Newsletter, I attempted to show how the religious environments of Prussia and Saxony contributed to the creation of the first St. Peter church in Serbin. While this first separatist group remained small and the congregation was short-lived (1858 to 1867),...
Many people of Wendish descent know the name Fedor Soder, the man who gave his name to the community of Fedor, Texas. Dr. George Nielsen, Rev Gotthilf Birkmann, Rev. Robert Hartfield, and Dr. George Engerrand, among others, have mentioned him in their research. Thought to be Jewish, he...
Joyce interviews couple dressed in the traditional black wedding dress at the 2015 Wendish Fest.
Galveston Historical Foundation celebrated its rich heritage with their first annual Galveston Heritage Festival which recognized the people and cultures that came to Galveston in the 1800’s and beyond. Known as the “Ellis Island of the West” Galveston’s port was the point of entry for many immigrants settling...
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 sack lunch, your laptop, and...
Following a brief business meeting, we will continue the theme of the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War as we hear from Walter Penk, acclaimed Veterans Administration researcher into Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Walter will share with us his knowledge of PTSD and its...
Hi There! We are having a wonderful summer here at the Museum with visitors flocking to Serbin to see us! We are also having a great number of tour groups – most request a meal (sausage, sauerkraut, homemade noodles, etc.) which is a real treat for them! Noodle...
The Wendish language and the awareness of being Wendish were slowly dying in the minds of the descendants of the Wends who migrated to Texas. Rev. Herman Kilian wrote the last Wendish obituary on the occasion of the death of Emma Christiana Schubert on 15 May 1906. It...
We happily say Witajće k’nam to our newest volunteer, Chloe Jane Graefe. Chloe is eleven, lives near the Museum and is a very willing worker! Chloe enjoys being here at the Museum and likes meeting & greeting our visitors while she learns more about the ways of the...
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Museum Closed from April 18-21 for Easter
April 13, 2025
TWHS Scholarship Application is Open
April 10, 2025
Wendish Embossed Easter Egg Decorating Class on March 22
March 10, 2025
Join us for the TWHS Fish Fry Fundraiser on March 16!
February 17, 2025
Coffee Cake Baking Class on February 22
February 1, 2025
January 20, 2025
January 8, 2025
Join the Texas Wendish Heritage Society
December 24, 2024