Lenz Fest 2015- April 16 - 18

You are invited to three very special events celebrating Spring in Fredericksburg.  Benefitting the Gillespie County Historical Society. Tickets available online.

“Fredericksburg Finery” Luncheon and Style Show on Thursday, April 16. Enjoy a catered luncheon and lively style show featuring spring fashions from unique Fredericksburg shops. 11:30 am at the St. Mary’s Event Center, 306 W. San Antonio.  $65 per person.

“Evening Elegance” Catered Cocktail Party and Presentation of the 2nd Annual Pioneer Spirit Award.  Friday, April 17, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Mansfeldt Sheep Barn in Cherry Spring.  $50 per person.

“Gardens Galore” Tour of Extraordinary Fredericksburg Gardens.  Explore a variety of delightful spring home gardens and enjoy light refreshments in the peaceful setting of an amazing Biblical Garden maintained by Master Gardeners.  Saturday, April 18, from 11 am to 4 pm.  $25 per person.

Call (830) 992-2996 for more information.

Roots Music Series “Texas Rock ‘n Roll Night” - 8/30

Bring your whole family to the Roots Music Series at the Pioneer Museum, 325 West Main! Listen to emerging and established artists at these live, outdoor concerts. Dance on the dance floor beside the stage and under the trees. Get comfortable in your favorite lawn chair under the stars. Dine on some of the best cooking in the county with a cold beer, wine, water or soft drinks for sale. Every month brings a different genre and menu. This month is “Texas Rock ‘n Roll Night” featuring Al Staehely at 6:30 pm, George DeVore at 7:45 pm and Freddie Steady 5 at 9:15 pm.  All proceeds support the Mission of the Gillespie County Historical Society (GCHS).

Gates open at 5 pm; music starts at 6:30 pm.  $15 per person at the gate or $13 online.  Kids under 18 are free.

Roots Music Series “Country Music Night” - 5/24

Bring your whole family to the Roots Music Series at the Pioneer Museum, 325 West Main in Fredericksburg, Texas! Listen to emerging and established artists at these live, outdoor concerts. Dance on the dance floor beside the stage and under the trees. Get comfortable in your favorite lawn chair under the Texas Hill Country stars. Dine on some of the best cooking in the county with a cold beer, wine, water or soft drinks for sale. Every month brings a different genre and menu. This month is “Country Music Night” featuring Mark Powell and Lariat at 6:30 pm and Bruce & Kelly Robison at 8:10 pm. All proceeds support the Mission of the Gillespie County Historical Society (GCHS).

Gates open at 5 pm; music starts at 6:30 pm. $15 per person at the gate or $13 online. Kids under 18 are free.

Civil War Symposium at the Pioneer Museum

A seminar on Texas and Gillespie County history during the American Civil War sponsored by the Gillespie County Historical Society, 312 West San Antonio Street. Featuring speakers Dr. John Huddleston, Dan Daniels, Dr. Joseph Luther and Carlos Juenke. Attendance is open to the public. Event to be held in the Historic Sanctuary. Please call for more information. Registration will begin at 8:30 am with the seminar beginning at 9 am.

$25 general admission; $20 for students, teachers and members of the Historical Society. Call 830-997-2835 for more information.

Pumpkin Patch at Pioneer Museum 10/11-27

Open Thurs-Sat from 10 AM to 5 PM  every weekend in October, and Halloween with painted props for family picture taking, pumpkin decorating ideas and, of course, PUMPKINS of all sizes! 
Pumpkin decorating at the Fredericksburg Fall Farmers Market on Oct 18.
Decorated Pumpkin Contest on Oct 27 with prizes.  All proceeds benefit the Pioneer Museum, 325 West Main.

Roots Music Series “Doo-Wop Sock-Hop Night” - June 1

A series of four outdoor, eclectic concerts on the grounds of the Pioneer Museum. Concerts feature both emerging and established artists in an informal, family setting. Come tour the museum buildings, enjoy a meal with beer, wine or beverages for sale and bring the whole family! Performing will be The Moonlites, Men in Black and the New Buddy Holly Band.

 

Gates open at 5 pm; music starts at 6:30 pm. $12 at the gate or $10 with online pre-purchase or printed $2 coupon. Kids under 18 are free

Spring Break event at the Pioneer Museum - 3/9-16

Visitors to the Spring Break event at the Pioneer Museum in Fredericksburg on March 10, 12-17, 2012 can enjoy the culture of the Lakota Sioux Indians.

TaCha, Tatanka, and Sunkmanitu Eagle Horse will be present daily and offer dances at various times. During a typical demonstration, TaCha, tells of the history of the Lakota Nation and describes the dances and customs. They set up a real tipi, and wear the clothes of their ancestors, complete with leather leggings, chest plates, feathers, and regalia.

Other exhibits include blacksmithing, spinning, quilting, fence building, and rope making. Re-enactors representing Buffalo Soldiers and Mountain men will share their culture and history. Kids can sit in a one-room schoolhouse, taste biscuits from an authentic chuckwagon, and make old-fashioned toys. Activities take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a wide variety of hands-on activities, demonstrations and reenactments each day. There will be something for all ages to enjoy.

During Spring Break week, the museum's regular exhibits and buildings also will be open for viewing. Visitors can walk through one a smokehouse, blacksmith shop, and an original Sunday House.

Admission to Spring Break activities is the regular Pioneer Museum fee of $5 for adults; $3 for ages 6 through 17, and 5 and under free.

Fredericksburg is a popular destination any time of year, and especially in the springtime. This hill country town is famous for its German heritage, shopping, dining, and architecture. The new entrance to the Pioneer Museum is located right on Main Street, at 325 West Main. Parking is free.

The exact schedule of the pioneer demonstrators will vary by day. The public is invited to call ahead at 830-990-8441 to get details of each day’s events.

Visitors can also shop at the Museum Store at the corner of Milam and Main Streets. The store features an expanded and freshly-stocked collection of history books, T-shirts, gifts, classic games and toys. Information online at www.pioneermuseum.net.

55th Hill Country Tour of Homes - 12/1

55th Annual Holiday Home Tour
 Fredericksburg, Texas
 Saturday, December 1, 2012
 Noon until 6pm

Seven unique, never before toured Fredericksburg area homes all
 dressed up for the Holidays!

Tour Tickets: $25 per person
 Available online at www.pioneermuseum.net or call 830-990-8441

What'$ It Worth? - 4/21

The appraisals will take place in the Sanctuary of the old Methodist Church on San Antonio Stree, with a cost of $10 per item. Specialized appraisers will assign a fair market value to antiques, art, glass, porcelain, clocks, guns, furnishings, lighting ,vintage jewelry (no stones) and collectables of all kinds. There will also be various repair and restoration specialists on hand to assist you with information on things like clock repair, oriental and antique carpet cleaning, art restoration and furniture repair and restoration.

Independent antique appraisers will gauge the value of your treasures and collectibles, including furniture, paintings, sculpture, art, books, textiles, silver, glass, toys, guns, knives, western and Fredericksburg memorabilia.

Food, soda, beer, water, snacks, and cookies available for purchase both days.

For information and to purchase tickets, call 830-990-8441, email info@pioneermuseum.net, or visit online at www.pioneermuseum.net.

Rare Finds Market at the Pioneer Museum - 4/20

A community-wide “Rare Finds” sale, open air market on the museum grounds - all in one convenient location! Come browse the booths of select sellers to find hidden gems and unique items - the antiques of tomorrow!

325 W. Main Street, at the Exhibit Space on the Pioneer Museum Grounds, Fredericksburg TX, from 9 am to 3 pm.

FREE Admission!

(Cost is $50 if you wish to rent a space for sales. Call Janet 830-997-8917)

There will be food and beverages available from David’s Pit BBQ. The entrance to the Market is on Main St. and attendance is free.

Book Signing at Pioneer Museum - 1/28

Randy Rupley, local author and translator, will be signing his recently published book which is a translation of the novel by Friedrich Armand Strubberg, Fredericksburg (Fredericksburg: The Colony of the German Noblemen's Society in Texas) on Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 10:00 A. M. until noon at the Pioneer Museum. Mr. Rupley is actively involved in translating German manuscripts into the English language.

You are invited to share a different perspective on the history of Fredericksburg in the 1850’s. Friedrich Armand Strubberg who was also known as Dr. Schubert first published the book written in German in 1867. Most of the stories concerning the adventurous life of this character are based on the sensational stories he wrote himself. They contain important eyewitness accounts of events as well as personal observations and his opinions. He may not be remembered as a great colonizer, but he certainly deserves to be remembered as a great novelist who wrote about the early activities in the Texas Hill Country.

His book is available for purchase at the Pioneer Museum Gift Shop at 325 W. Main Street.