PAST PUBLIC PROGRAM SERIES VIDEOS
2026
Easter Fires of Fredericksburg
Glen Treibs, local historian and supporter of the Gillespie County Historical Society
Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Association: Megan Druen-Miller, Troy Ottmers, Mike Sagebiel and Edward Stroeher
Medicinal Native Plants of the Texas Hill Country
​Lauren Peterson, White Deer Apothecary
2025
Evolution of Undertaking and Funeral Services
Jeff Nichols
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Historical Aspects of Longhorn Cattle and Their Preservation
Frank Sharp, Lead Educator and Lead Interpreter Texas Historical Commission
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E. Pluribus Texas: The Whole Story of the Lone Star State at your Fingertips
Dr. Don Frazier, Texas Center at Schreiner University
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Treasures of Gillespie County Country Schools
Dr. Jim Lindley and former country school students
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First on the Frontier: The Evolution of Fort Martin Scott
Shannon Smith, site manager at Fort Martin Scott State Historic Site
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History of Fischer & Wieser
Learn the history of Das Peach Haus from Mark Wieser, founder Fischer & Wieser
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My Lucky Star:
Book signing and activity with author Susan Thomas
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Stories & Pieces:
The Vereins Quilt Guide
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Honoring Enid Collins:
and the Bag Collection of Penny McBride
Jeep Collins
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Preserving the Past, Building the Future:
Phillips Family History
Dr. Paul Phillips, III
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2024
Jeff Nichols
An illuminating lecture that traces the evolution of undertaking, funeral, and mortuary services in America. This engaging presentation explores the historical development of these vital practices, delving into the sometimes-unexpected origins of our modern practices and cherished customs.
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Daniel J. Gelo and Christopher J. Wickham
A lecture on The German Texas Frontier in 1853 at the Gillespie County Historic Society. Their book is available in the Museum Gift Shop.
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Dr. Don Frazier
Director of the Texas Center, gives a presentation on The Civil War in the Texas Hill Country at the Gillespie County Historic Society.
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