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Web Sites for Local Museums & Historic Sites |
Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State Historic ParksLocated on the bluff overlooking La Grange, this picturesque 40.4-acre state park is the site of a tomb containing the remains of members of the Dawson and Mier Expeditions, as well as the ruins of one of the first commercial breweries in Texas. |
Fayette County Courthouse - A Photographic EssayA beautiful and interesting look at the 1891 masterpiece in La Grange by James Reily Gordon. Visit the clock tower and get an up-close look at the exterior ornamentation. Restoration efforts will soon bring the courthouse closer to its original appearance. Text and photos by John Troesser for TexasEscapes.com |
N. W. Faison House and MuseumNathaniel W. Faison built this home around the 1840s and it is still filled with many of his family's furnishings. Conserved by the La Grange Garden Club since 1961, this house will soon undergo a full restoration. |
La Grange Historic District Photo GalleryThe Main Street La Grange, Texas website includes photos of buildings as they look now and before preservation efforts began. See also the La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce Tourism website. |
Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural CenterThis new center at La Grange is designed to preserve the history, culture and language of Texans with Czech ethnicity. The web site includes history, information, and photographs of the center. |
The Painted Churches of Fayette County, TexasSee a wonderful narrated slide show of the Fayette County painted churches at Dubina, Ammannsville, High Hill, and Praha. Narrated by Sharon Rankin, this slide show is part of the Victoria Advocate web site. The Painted Churches of Texas: Echoes of the HomelandSee many detailed photographs of the beautiful and historic painted churches in Fayette County and elsewhere in Texas. Click on the photos for enlarged views. Public television station, KLRU, developed this site in conjunction with its documentary, "The Painted Churches of Texas: Echoes of the Homeland." |
Schulenburg Historical MuseumThe museum is located in a group of historic buildings in downtown Schulenburg owned by the Wolters family. |
Stanzel Model Aircraft MuseumThis Schulenburg museum honors pioneer model aircraft and model airplane toy manufacturers, Victor and Joe Stanzel. It features interactive exhibits as well as over 30 static displays. The 1870 Stanzel family home is also open during regular museum hours. |
E. A. Arnim Archives and MuseumHoused in the old Flatonia State Bank building and an adjacent barn, this is one of the largest rural museums in the area. Located at 101 E. North Main, Flatonia, TX 78941, phone (361) 865-3455 |
Fayetteville Area Heritage MuseumThis community museum on the Fayetteville square houses artifacts and photographs from the area's rich history. Of special interest are Teddy Schultz's handmade train replicas, the altar and statues from the first St. John Catholic Church, and an 1890s fire engine pumper. |
WinedaleWinedale is a division of The Center for American History, the University of Texas special collections library, archive and museum. Located near Round Top in northern Fayette County, Winedale is a 225-acre complex of nineteenth-century buildings with period furnishings. In addition to history tours and programs for students, Winedale offers popular public programs and continuing education seminars. The Winedale Story"The Winedale Story" is a permanent exhibit on display at Hazel's Lone Oak Cottage at Winedale. An online version of this University of Texas Center for American History exhibit includes a history of the Fayette County area with pages entitled "The Land and Early Inhabitants," "The Spanish and Mexican Eras," "The Anglo Americans," "The African Americans," "The Germans," "The Czechs," as well as sections dealing with the development of Winedale. PDF files of this exhibit may also be downloaded. |
Henkel SquareHenkel Square, a museum village in Round Top, is operated by the Texas Pioneer Arts Foundation. A church, several mid-nineteenth century homes, and a barn have been moved to the site and restored. View the individual structures and read a bit of their history by clicking on "Homes" or "Buildings." |
Festival HillThe campus of The International Festival - Institute at Round Top is renowned for its unique concert hall. The complex includes relocated historic buildings and modern facilities that house practice, teaching, meeting and seminar rooms, as well as guest accomodations, for the Festival. |
Other Local MuseumsPlease call ahead to confirm hours of operation. |
Old Fayette County JailHome of La Grange Chamber of Commerce |
La Grange Railroad MuseumRestored 1897 railroad depot at South Washington and Lafayette Streets, La Grange, TX 78945 |
Mount Olive Museum & Culture CenterLocated in the Armstrong Colony, eight miles west of Flatonia |
Round Top Area Historical Society Museum304 N. Washington, PO Box 151, Round Top, TX 78954, (979)249-3042 |
Please contact volunteer coordinator Rox Ann Johnson with additions or corrections to this list of area museums.
