Overview

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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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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Nov 21

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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