The Former Texas Rangers Foundation are hosting a tribute to the German Pioneers of the Texas Hill Country and their descendants by featuring the North American Premiere of the German film, “Herman der Apache” - The life of Herman Lehmann and Esther Lehmann’s oral testimony.
Herman Lehmann, born in 1859 near Mason, Texas to German immigrants, was captured as a child by Native Americans.
Small and delicate, and clearly out of place, it sat nestled between two larger stones. Arrowhead! It probably hid in plain sight there for hundreds of years. Few things spark the imagination, and dozens of questions, like finding a real arrowhead! Who left it – how old is it – which tribe lived and hunted around here?
Those and many other answers may be found at the Hill Country Indian Artifact Show, to be held on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at the Lady Bird Johnson Park (Pioneer Pavilion).
The West has long symbolized the romance of the American Frontier, embodying the pioneer spirit and trail-blazing ingenuity. This idea drove a small group of women to form an organization to promote art made by women in a traditionally male dominated field. Women Artists of the West was born in California in 1971 and is currently the oldest women’s juried art organization in the country.
Spring Branch, Texas--- St. Joseph will be hosting the over 50th annual Honeycreek Festival, Sunday, October 9, 2016 from 10 am – 5 pm. Traditionally the festival has been held on Labor Day weekend but the date has been moved to enjoy festivities in the cooler weather.
The origins of the event began as an annual parish gathering and homecoming for the local German heritage Hill Country settlers.
One of the best ways to learn about Texas food and wine is to immerse oneself in it. That is one of the goals of the annual Fredericksburg Food and Wine Fest, celebrating its 2nd Annual 25th Anniversary Saturday, October 22, 2016. Culinary tourism continues to grow in popularity, and our fest offers a great “one-stop” experience.
“Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints.”
I love to explore the Hill Country every chance I get. There are tons of things to see and do, and for someone like me, who doesn’t have a lot of down time, daytrips are the ideal way to do some sightseeing.
I recently renewed my State Park pass. In the past, I haven’t taken advantage of the pass, but I’ve decided that this year will be different.
My goal is to visit all of the State Parks within a 100-mile radius of whe ...
Texas Hill Country resort kicks off its fourth annual Beer by the Bay Music Festival with two nights of live music, scrumptious all-you-can-eat food and Texas craft beers
HORSESHOE BAY, TEXAS - Music is in the air at Horseshoe Bay Resort! On Friday, August 5, the AAA-four diamond resort will kick off its fourth annual Beer by the Bay Music Festival.
Texas State Parks and the “Get to Know” organization are partnering for the fourth annual Youth Arts Contest. The contest runs through Nov. 1 and anyone 19 and under can enter works of art inspired by the natural beauty in any state park.
“Everyone enjoys state parks in different ways and this is a fun way for young people to express their experiences,” said Russell Fishbeck, deputy director of Texas State Parks.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Youth Arts Contest encourages ...
Live pari-mutuel horse racing returns to Fredericksburg on July 2 and 3 when the Gillespie County Fair & Festivals Association hosts its first race meet of the summer. On tap at the Class 3 track is a full slate of quarter horse and thoroughbred racing as well as special races, trials, and futurities.
July 22-23
Yea-Haw! Bandera, Texas, the Cowboy Capital of the World is celebrating the National Day of the American Cowboy July 22-23, and invites you to join them. Bandera celebrates and pays homage to the cowboy and cowboy heritage 365 days a year. On weekend of the National Day of the Cowboy several special events are planned to further cement and highlight that heritage.
Begin the weekend on Friday evening at the historic Frontier Times Museum’s induction of two artists that are well know ...
