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Experience the rich German heritage of Gillespie County. This 3.5-acre museum complex contains excellent examples of early German structures and artifacts. Several times a year, the Pioneer Museum will hold events staffed by living historians in period dress demonstrating activities such as music and storytelling, blacksmithing, spinning and handwerking, and more. Complimentary public programs are held on the first Friday of every month. Living History is held on the first Saturday. Other special events are held throughout the year. Prior arrangements required for special tours of other historic homes and sites owned by the Gillespie County Historical Society. The museum is nationally accredited from the American Alliance of Museums.

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Mar 15 — Mar 18

Spring Break Living History Week

Join us for a full week of Living History at the Museum! Now split over two weeks!
March 12-14 and March 16-18
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
Activities Include:
Frontier Living History
Music & Storytelling
Rock Masonry
Blacksmithing
Country Schoolhouse
Pioneer Laundry
Corn Husk Doll Making
Antique Toys & Games
Live weapons firings twice per day
Rope Making
Candle Making
Admission -
Members: COMPLIMENTARY
General Admission: $12
Military and Senior: $7
Student: $5
Children age 5 and under: COMPLIMENTARY

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Mar 18

Conversational German

Guten Tag: Conservational Texas German at 10 a.m. in the Social Hall of Gillespie County Historical Society, 312 W. San Antonio Street. Held every other Wednesday. Admission to the Pioneer Museum is not required to attend.
Come listen, learn and speak!

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May 1

Founders Day Luncheon

Join us as we celebrate Founders Day in Fredericksburg with a special luncheon honoring history and heritage. During the lunch, the 2026 Pioneer Spirit Award winners will be honored.

Tickets on sale April 1. Limited tickets available.

Individual tickets are $80 and Sponsor Tables (8 people) are $1200.

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Things to Do in January in Fredericksburg TX

January is when Fredericksburg really shows its personality and the town’s creative, music-loving, wine-sipping spirit comes alive. This is a month made for wandering Main Street, lingering over a glass of Texas wine, and discovering why Fredericksburg should be at the top of your travel bucket list this year.

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