Texas Wendish Heritage Society
About:
The TWHS was organized to preserve the culture and heritage of the German Wends that immigrated into Texas in the mid-1800’s, and to provide the resources for people to research their ancestry. We are located in Lee County, Texas, USA.
Contact Information:
- Website: texaswendish.org
- Wendish Research Exchange: wendishresearch.org/
- Email: museum@texaswendish.org
Mailing Address:
1011 County Road 212, Giddings, Texas 78942-5940
Contact language: English
Type:
Heritage Genealogical Society
Purpose:
The Texas Wendish Heritage Society has been preserving the culture of the Texas Wends since 1972. Visit us at the Museum in Serbin, Texas.
Membership:
Visit our join the society page for details on all the levels of membership.
Membership Benefits
Becoming a member of the Texas Wendish Heritage Society assists our efforts to maintain the museum and provide educational opportunities for those who express an interest in the Wends.
Your membership helps to:
- Maintain and protect donated artifacts of our Wendish ancestors.
- Provide funds for various projects of the Society, including the annual Wendish Fest and our participation at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas.
- Make genealogical materials available to those who are investigating their family history.
- Promote development of our website.