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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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Jul 13 — Jul 31

Locals Can get 25 Off Admission

This summer, Hill Country locals are invited to share the National Museum of the Pacific War with visiting friends and family. Local residents who bring at least one out-of-town guest will receive 25% off their admission. To qualify, at least one Hill Country resident and one out-of-town guest must be present at the time of purchase and show valid IDs. Each discounted local admission must be matched with one out-of-town guest. This offer is available in person only and cannot be applied to online ticket purchases. Discount is limited to one 25% local admission discount per visit, regardless of the number of out-of-town guests brought. Locals can also pick up a summer stamp card during their visit. Bring an out-of-town guest to the Museum three separate times during the promotional period, receive three stamps, and earn a special prize! Eligible Hill Country locals include residents of Gillespie County and surrounding Hill Country counties: Bandera, Blanco, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Llano, and Mason.

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Jul 31 — Aug 1

First Weekend at the Museum

2026 First Weekend Living History is here! We are excited for another great slate of living history activities for all ages!

Pioneer Museum and Vereins Kirche Museum open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Temporary Exhibit located in the Pioneer Museum Store- Native Plant Society
Spinner Demonstration
Handwerker Demonstration
Blacksmithing Demonstration
Frontier History Company Interpretive Living Historians
Family activity: Candle Making
Museum scavenger hunt
Frontier History Company Live Firearm Exhibitions at 11:30 a.m.,
1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.
PLUS....
Historic Jail, 117 W. San Antonio St. with Interpretive Living Historians 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Shopping in the Museum Store – 10% off Book of the Month

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Sep 4 — Sep 5

First Weekend at the Museum

2026 First Weekend Living History is here! We are excited for another great slate of living history activities for all ages!

Pioneer Museum and Vereins Kirche Museum open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Temporary Exhibit located in the Pioneer Museum Store- Native Plant Society
Spinner Demonstration
Handwerker Demonstration
Blacksmithing Demonstration
Frontier History Company Interpretive Living Historians
Family activity: Candle Making
Museum scavenger hunt
Frontier History Company Live Firearm Exhibitions at 11:30 a.m.,
1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.
PLUS....
Historic Jail, 117 W. San Antonio St. with Interpretive Living Historians 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Shopping in the Museum Store – 10% off Book of the Month

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Oct 2 — Oct 3

First Weekend at the Museum

2026 First Weekend Living History is here! We are excited for another great slate of living history activities for all ages!

Pioneer Museum and Vereins Kirche Museum open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Temporary Exhibit located in the Pioneer Museum Store- Native Plant Society
Spinner Demonstration
Handwerker Demonstration
Blacksmithing Demonstration
Frontier History Company Interpretive Living Historians
Family activity: Candle Making
Museum scavenger hunt
Frontier History Company Live Firearm Exhibitions at 11:30 a.m.,
1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.
PLUS....
Historic Jail, 117 W. San Antonio St. with Interpretive Living Historians 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Shopping in the Museum Store – 10% off Book of the Month

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Nov 6 — Nov 7

First Weekend at the Museum

2026 First Weekend Living History is here! We are excited for another great slate of living history activities for all ages!

Pioneer Museum and Vereins Kirche Museum open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Temporary Exhibit located in the Pioneer Museum Store- Native Plant Society
Spinner Demonstration
Handwerker Demonstration
Blacksmithing Demonstration
Frontier History Company Interpretive Living Historians
Family activity: Candle Making
Museum scavenger hunt
Frontier History Company Live Firearm Exhibitions at 11:30 a.m.,
1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.
PLUS....
Historic Jail, 117 W. San Antonio St. with Interpretive Living Historians 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Shopping in the Museum Store – 10% off Book of the Month

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21 novembre

67th Annual Historic Home Tour

The 67th Gillespie County Historic Home Tour and Market will showcase eight homes in Gillespie County as well as a Holiday Market. All properties are self-guided with docents available to answer any questions.

Tour tickets include admission to the Holiday Market featuring a variety of artisanal vendors.

Home Tour tickets start at $40 and are on sale NOW!

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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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