Events Calendar

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All open houses and events on our calendar are open to the public.

We invite and welcome you to visit our schools during their open houses and learn more about the German history of the one-room schools in and around Fredericksburg. While you are in the area, stay at one of the local Bed and Breakfasts and visit our Trip Planner page for other historic sites and stores in and around Fredericksburg.

Don't miss out on the chance to explore the schools and their neighboring grounds, even if there are no official open house events scheduled. The school properties and land offer excellent opportunities for leisurely walks, bird watching, engaging in geo-caching, and more. In case the school buildings are locked, take a moment to peer through the windows and catch a glimpse of their interiors. However, if there happens to be a private event in progress, please be considerate and avoid disrupting it.

We invite you to make your plans to visit our 2026 Country School Open Houses. Add the dates on your calendars to help you plan your trips to the historic country schools and the Texas Hill Country.

White Oak School (325 W. Main St.) and Vereins Kirche (112 W. Main St.) are open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Saturday.

Junction School (144 State ark Road 49) is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday-Saturday.

Fredericksburg ISD Spring Break, Monday, March 17 - Friday, March 20, 2026

Palm Sunday, Sunday, March 29, 2026

Easter Sunday, Sunday, April 5, 2026

This month is dedicated to celebrating the nation's heritage through historic places and promoting the importance of preserving these sites. Various organizations and communities participate in activities to honor and protect historic places, making it a significant time for awareness and action in the field of historic preservation.
Theme: Come tour the historic school and enjoy pulled pork sandwich plates with proceeds benefiting the school.
Theme: Come tour the historic school and enjoy the annual afternoon live auction and evening BBQ meal fundraiser with proceeds benefiting the school.

Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10, 2026

Theme: Come Tour the Historic School and Teacherage. Special recognition honoring those former Grapetown Students who served in Normandy will be celebrated as it is the 82nd Anniversary of D-Day - sacrifices of Allied forces during the pivotal World War II invasion, a crucial moment in World War II that led to the liberation of Europe from Nazi occupation.

Father's Day, Sunday, June 21, 2026

138th Gillespie County Fair, Thursday, August 20 - Sunday, August 23, 2026

Theme: Come Tour the Historic School and Teacherage and enjoy a Country Fall Festival, including Pumpkin Decorating Contest, Pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe Games, and learn about the nearby Prochnow Vineyards.