Gillespie County – A View of Its Past
Mohon, Monty and Michelle. Virginia Beach, Virginia: The Donning Company Publishers, 1996.
Heritage Events
- MAY 18 2012 1st Annual Meusebach Lecture Series 2012 Honoring the 200th birthday of Fredericksburg’s founder, John O. Meusebach, the Gillespie County Historical Society presents “Pioneering the Grape and Other Flora in the Hill Country: Yesterday & Today”. This event will include a morning session of informative lectures discussing the history and current state of viticulture in the Hill Country followed by your choice [...]
- MAY 19 2012 An Evening with Louis Zamperini – CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS IF YOU HAVE PURCHASED TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT, PLEASE CONTACT THE MUSEUM TO RECEIVE A REFUND. The Admiral Nimitz Foundation is excited to announce a speaking event with Louis Zamperini, former Olympian, WWII POW and subject of Laura Hillenbrand’s bestselling book Unbroken. Come hear this remarkable true story of accomplishment, glory, disaster, survival and true [...]
- MAY 26 2012 Meusebach’s 200th Birthday Celebration Community celebration of our founding father, John O. Meusebach’s, 200th birthday. Old fashioned German party to be held at the Pioneer Pavilion at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park. Bring a picnic supper if you like. Free. 6 to 10 pm.
Reading List
This is simply a sampling of books that have been written about Fredericksburg, Gillespie County and the Texas Hill Country. Some titles are no longer in print.
- A Kid’s Guide to Exploring Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park Warren, Betsy. Tucson, Arizona: Arizona Lithographers, 2000.
- Gillespie County – A View of Its Past Mohon, Monty and Michelle. Virginia Beach, Virginia: The Donning Company Publishers, 1996.
- Pioneers in God’s Hills (Volume II) Gillespie County Historical Society. Austin, Texas: Boeckmann-Jones, 1974.
Visitor Info
During the month of May we recognize National Travel & Tourism and its positive effects on the economy. Celebrate with a road trip!
Flip over Flipped!, a new restaurant serving crepes, sandwiches & salads. 102 S. Lincoln St, just off Fredericksburg’s Main St.
4.0 Cellars is now open at 10354 E. U.S. Hwy 290, just outside Fredericksburg. Hours are 10am-6pm Monday-Saturday and noon-5pm Sunday.