Pioneer Museum Home
Pioneer Museum Home
Willkommen to the Pioneer Museum, a memorial sponsored by the Gillespie County Historical Society (GCHS), that celebrates a unique Texas Hill Country community created by early settlers for future generations.
Immerse yourself in the life of Fredericksburg through exploration of historic structures, authentic objects, photographs, and much more.
The GCHS and Pioneer Museum are working together to create a shared narrative of Fredericksburg, Texas, history. The GCHS manages historical collections from donors. The Pioneer Museum complex brings the collections to life. Visitors can walk through "real life" early Texas structures and view exhibits demonstrating early Texas family life, education, professions, and culture.
Located on three acres of shaded grounds, the museum complex is landscaped with plants native to the Texas Hill Country. Frequent activities and educational programs enliven the visitor experience for all ages.
Come join us at the Pioneer Museum during your next visit to Fredericksburg, Texas!
Museum Announcements
Roots Music Series
Bring your whole family to the Roots Music Series at the Pioneer Museum!
You and your family will enjoy music and food at our summer outdoor concert. For complete details and ticket information, click here to visit our Roots page.
Saturday, September 22
"American Decades Night"
6:30pm-7:25pm - The Copa Kings
7:40pm-8:50pm - Caboose
9:10pm-10:30pm - The Georges
For Teachers
If you are a Texas teacher, you can incorporate Fredericksburg, Texas, history into your lesson plans. The Teacher’s Packet, TEKS Related Lesson Plans, for 4th and 7th grades are available.
Click here to print your copy of the lesson plans.
Visit our School Education pages for more information and resources.
Who Is This?
Help us identify our photo collection. We have many photos in our possession that we can't identify. If you can put a name and place to a photo, let us know. You will be helping future generations and visitors to the Pioneer Museum. More photos will appear on our "Who Is This" page.
If you can identify the photo below and any of the individuals, please to email Evelyn.
Click on the photo for a larger image.
55th Annual Holiday Home Tour
Make your plans now for the
Holiday Season 2012
Fredericksburg, Texas
Saturday, December 1, 2025
Noon until 6:00pm
Seven unique, never before toured, Fredericksburg area homes, will be decked out for the Holidays! A booklet with a tour map and full description of each home is given to each Holiday Home Tour participant.
For complete information, visit our Holiday Home Tour page.
Tickets are $25.00 per person.
Call (830) 990-8441 for more information.
5th Annual Tannenbaum Ball
Enjoy a fabulous evening in the beautiful St. Mary's Event Center in the 300 block of West San Antonio Street. The event features a scrumptious seated dinner by Delicious Details, an open bar, a Silent Auction, a raffle for a gemstone and custom setting donated by Segner's Jewelry, great dance music provided by a favorite local band, The Flying GTs, and an outstanding live auction of a few choice items that anyone would love! For complete information, visit the Tannenbaum Ball page.
St. Mary's Event Center, Fredericksburg
Saturday, December 8, 2025
7:00pm until 11:30pm
Tickets are $110 per person before November 26, 2012, and $125 after that date. Call (830) 990-8441 for more information.
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