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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...
Wendish living history demonstration on April 27
On Saturday, April 27 we invite you and your family to experience a Wendish living history lesson with Texas Wend Jon Moerbe! The demonstration will be from 1-5pm outside of the log cabins and is free to the public.
Museum Closed from March 26-31 for Easter
The museum will be closed all this week for the Easter holiday. Our staff can still accommodate for visitors that planned on stopping by if you email the museum at: museum@texaswendish.org.
Coffee Cake Baking Class at the Museum
Our popular Coffee Cake Baking Class is back! We have three different sign-up dates and would love to share our traditions in the kitchen with yall. Click on the class date that fits your schedule and fill out a form to register: March 24 Class, April 27 Class,...
Join us for the annual Fish Fry Fundraiser on March 17, 2024!
Get your Pre-Sale Tickets by calling the Texas Wendish Heritage Museum at 979-366-2441 or email museum@texaswendish.org.
Membership Meeting Presentation – October 2023
Jeremy Clifton gave a wonderful presentation on Holy Cross, Warda’s almost-pastor, Rev. Frederick Jesse who went from the Texas Synod to the Missouri Synod as well as his descendants and their impact on the LC-MS in Texas. He has agreed to share the video with all of you....