In May 1846, 120 men, women and children began the last segment of the long and dangerous journey from Germany to their new homes in Texas. Hope of a freer, more prosperous future for themselves and children strengthened them to endure the miseries of the trip and the hardships yet to come.
Over 160 years later, the people of Fredericksburg celebrate the unique community they created and strive to maintain the culture and the values that sustained them. The Pioneer Museum immerses visitors in the lives of these past generations. The grounds are shaded by large pecan trees and landscaped with native plants (and funny looking chickens).
The Weber Sunday House served as a place to eat and rest when the Weber family made the 7-mile trip from their ranch to town for shopping and church. As roads and vehicles improved, the Sunday Houses fell into disuse.
The Volunteer Fire Department displays pieces of early 20th Century firefighting equipment. Frederickburg's Volunteer Firemen have protected residents for over 125 years.
The White Oak School was one of more than 40 country schools in Gillespie County. There was a time when most Texas children attended one-room country schools. It was originally located about 15 miles southwest of town.
These are the furnishings of the various families that lived in the area. The Kammlah Homestead included a house, smokehouse, and barn. Between 1847 and 1910 they added to the house in stages as the family grew. It was weird walking through the house since the rooms did not connect and we had to walk outside to get to other parts of the house.
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| Top part of the music machine |
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| Music machine |
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| Ice Cream Cone Making Machine |
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| Child's doll carriage |
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| Baby Swing |
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