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Wendish Fest 2024 – Know Before You Go
The Texas Wendish Heritage Society invites you to join us at the 36th Annual Wendish Fest on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Wendish Fest is an annual day of celebrating Wendish history and culture through folklife exhibits, unique cultural activities, delicious food, demonstrations, and live music. The festival is...
Wendish Fest Vendor Spots Available
Our vendor spots are filling up fast for the Wendish Fest on September 22! If you want to be a vendor, our only requirement is that you must have a Wendish demonstration or an educational aspect at your booth. Contact us at museum@texaswendish.org or 979-366-2441 to reserve your...
Wendish Fest Sponsorship Opportunities
Interested in sponsoring the 36th Annual Wendish Fest? The Texas Wendish Heritage Society’s Wendish Fest falls on September 22, 2024 this year and takes place from 10AM-5PM at the Serbin Picnic Grounds. If your business is interested in sponsoring the Wendish Fest, contact museum@texaswendish.org or call 979-366-2441 to...
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...
Wendish living history demonstration on May 25
On Saturday, May 25 we invite you and your family to experience a Wendish living history demonstration with Jon Moerbe! The demonstration will take place from 1-5pm outside of the log cabins and is free to the public.
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...