Overview

View 17 historic country schools in Gillespie County by car or bicycle along the self guided Gillespie County Country Schools Driving and Cycling Trails. The full 120 mile trail includes 17 historic country schools dating from 1847 to 1936. Many historic schools along the trail are featured on the National Register of Historic Places and recognized by the Country School Association of America. Driving times along routes vary from one hour in length to half a day. Built of log, native limestone or framed with wood and tin exteriors unique to the Texas Hill Country, many of the historic schools along the trail were one teacher schools teaching up to ten grades at a time. Today, these schools are available as rentals for weddings, reunions, groups and more. Free maps of the trail are available at the Fredericksburg Visitor Information Center located at 302 East Austin Street in downtown Fredericksburg or for download here: Driving Trail

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Apr 12

BBQ Meal Benefit

Choice of Chicken or Pork BBQ with all the trimmings - $15 per plate

10:30 a.m. until sold out!

Drive-thru togo plate ONLY

Prize drawing tickets available for $2 each or 6 for $10. There are many wonderful items to win!

We thank you for your support. Proceeds to fund improvements and restoration of the 12 historic schools

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Apr 12

BBQ Meal Benefit

Choice of Chicken or Pork BBQ with all the trimmings - $15 per plate

10:30 a.m. until sold out!

Drive-thru togo plate ONLY

Prize drawing tickets available for $2 each or 6 for $10. There are many wonderful items to win!

We thank you for your support. Proceeds to fund improvements and restoration of the 12 historic schools

Details