IN THE NEWS
Pioneer Museum and the Gillespie County Historical Society have been responsible for sharing the story of the founding of Fredericksburg and preserving the rich history and heritage. Discover some of the recent press mentions in local, regional and national publications.
June 2025
Find these 150-year-old tiny houses in popular Fredericksburg
Chron.com
If you've visited the city of Fredericksburg to taste Hill Country wine or historic Texas peaches, you may have noticed diminutive structures peppered around town. They’re called Sunday Houses, and their story started before Texas was even a state. Read the story here.
May 2025
Traveling Exhibit Gives Look
Into Town's Founding
Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post
While many immigrants came to America through the famed-Ellis Island, those that helped establish Fredericksburg in the mid-1840s took another route. Galveston, known as the forgotten gateway, was how many accessed the Republic of Texas and eventually made their way to Fredericksburg from about 1845-1924. Read the story here.
May 2025
Founders Day Events
Honor History
Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post
The Gillespie County Historical Society honored two volunteers and local history with a slate of events on a busy weekend. On Friday, the Founders Day Luncheon (combined with the former Lenz Fest event) honored Dr. Paul Phillips III and Susie Bernard with the Pioneer Spirit Award. Both were praised for their work in helping preserve Gillespie County history. Read the story here.
December 2024
I've Traveled All Over Texas. This Small Town in the Hill Country Captivated Me the Most
Yahoo! Life
Fredericksburg blends history, charm, and adventure. Here’s where to stay, places to eat, and things to do like hiking, shopping, and wine tasting.
See the mention of Pioneer Museum, the Vereins Kirche Museum and historic Sunday Houses here.
June 2024
Ultimate Hill Country Escape:
Your Guide to a Fredericksburg, TX Getaway
Life of Alley Travel Blog
Nestled in the Texas Hill Country is a beautiful town called, Fredericksburg. It’s a small town that doesn’t feel like a small town and has its pioneered German heritage that is still very present today. It’s home of the oldest brew pub in Texas: Fredericksburg Brewery Company and has several buildings that are over 130 years old! Lots of historic history in this small town that was founded in 1846.
​The Historic Gillespie County Jail and Pioneer Museum Complex are mentioned in the article found here.
