Cruising the GCCS Driving Trail
“In Fredericksburg, Texas, there is a driving trail called the Gillespie County Country Schools Driving Trail. If you haven’t heard about it, drive the trail next time you’re in Fredericksburg. It’s a lovely addition for those who’ve been to Fredericksburg many times and are looking for new things to do. Or,
Fall 2022 – Volume 11
Autograph books originated around 1558 among students and scholars from Germany and the Low Countries who collected signatures and dedications from their schoolmates. ← Back to Chalkboard Notes
Summer 2022 – Volume 11
FRIENDS Float in 175th FREDERICKSBURG ANNIVERSAY May 7th Parade: Our 12 historic schools/community centers contribute to the community by participating in community events to build and make our country stronger
Spring 2022 – Volume 11
We thank our community partners for placing our driving trail brochures in their businesses about Gillespie County.
Winter 2022 – Volume 11
Friends of GCCS adopted Gillespie County to support the Texas Almanac Project under the Texas State Historical Association.
Fall 2021 – Volume 10
Lasting Education Events to Celebrate Fredericksburg’s 175th Birthday.
Designed for Repair-ability
“Learning from the German Country Schools of Gillespie County, Texas” Texas Tech University, States of Disrepair/Acts of Repair, credit: Ben K. Shaklette, Spring 2021 Read the story . . . ← Back to Press Releases
Spring-Summer 2021 – Volume 10
The German Emigration Company promised free education, a compelling reason to emigrate to Texas.
Sustain and Endure
“A look at the history of the German rural schools.” Texas Architech Magazine, credit: Ben K. Shaklette, March/April 2021 Read the story . . . ← Back to Press Releases
Along the Road
“Interview with former students about their hill country school experiences.” OKRA-Real Southern Culture Magazine, credit: Deborah Burst, Winter, 2021, pgs 78-79 Read the story . . . ← Back to Press Releases