Mystery History for 2011

Trivia fans, does anyone out there have any details, recollections, photos, names, anecdotes about the days of the George Mendlovitz Store on Court St.?
A fan visited the Museum in December and they would really like to receive any input from readers, especially about the Mendlovitz family who owned the store, correlating the names such as George and Leonard
Mendlovitz. Was there more than one store? Any names or stories concerning the people who worked there in those days? A pair of shoes with that label and one of the many parade photographs are included with this question. Please call 830.372.0965 or email :
heritagemuseum@satx.rr.com

Mystery History

Seguin Christmas Memories

Seguin Misses You!

Any new recipes out there? EVEN for Fruitcake!! Let us know

Recipe Search!!!! If you have a recipe for a new holiday food you sampled in December, please send it to us and list the event, the hosts and if if is ok for us to share that info on our website, Facebook, Museum Blog. Just go to our website and post it thru "contact us" or email to heritagemuseum@satx.rr.com. Also if you have a photo of the event we could post, please send it with the recipe

Seguin History, Know These People?

Welcome to December at the Museum!

Community Las Posadas
The journey of Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem will be reenacted Sunday Dec. 19 , beginning at 6 pm, City Hall 205 N. River.
Sponsored by St. James Catholic Church, St. Andrew's Episcopal, Our Lady of Guadalupe, the procession will be led by a mariachi band, and will be visiting various other buildings in downtown Seguin. A brief service and refreshments will conclude the event.




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Leon Kubala at work in his color lab in his studio in downtown Seguin. The late photographer chronicled much of Seguin's past for many years and his studio has been recreated on the second floor of the Seguin Heritage Museum.
We'd like to welcome you to the Museum in December, we are decorated in the spirit of the Christmas Season and we have added new photos to our Permanent Collection on the website.
To view the historic Leon Collection archives, on the website click the Museum tab, click Collection then click Permanent Collection.
Let us know if you would like to purchase a reprint of any of the historic photos you see on the site. Just call us at 830.372.0965 with a brief description of the photo you'd like to obtain.

Pony Express to Arrive in Seguin

The Seguin Post Office will be at the Heritage Museum from noon to 2:00pm on Saturday, December 4th.
The public is invited to bring their Christmas Cards and letters for special hand cancelled post marks.
This has been a long tradition of our local Post Office and there is no charge to the public.

The Guadalupe County Mounted Sheriff's Posse will deliver the Christmas Proclamation at the Heritage Museum at 1pm on Saturday, December 4th. Mayor Betty Ann Matthies will receive the Proclamation and read it to the public. The public is invited to enjoy this traditional ceremony.

Our New Interactive Website

YOU can be a part of our new and improved website.
Please visit:
seguinmuseum.org then as you view the slide show, you can click "pause" to stop and check out the details of each photo. We are updating this slide show every week, so you never know what or who....you'll see!!!
If you have background data on any of the photos, please let us know. If you'd like a reprint of any of the shots, just contact us and for a nominal fee, we can provide you the reprints you need for yourself or for gifts to family and friends. Just call 830.372.0965/heritagemuseum@satx.rr.com.
Plus, please email us or send us a favorite recipe you'd like to see posted on the website's recipe section.
Great to share for the holidays!

November Museum Hours of Operation

An update for Seguin Heritage Museum November Hours: In addition to our regular M-F 11 a.m.-4 p.m. schedule, please note on Sat. Nov. 13 and Sat. Nov. 20 the museum will be open from 11 a.m-4 p.m. The Monday following each of those weekends, the museum will be closed. Mon. Nov. 15 and Nov. 22.
Don't forget, the Marika Bordes' sculpture exhibit will be at the museum until Jan. 5, 2011, make plans to view it now! Admission Free, donations graciously accepted.

Museum To Be Closed Nov. 11

The Seguin Heritage Museum will be closed Thursday, Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans' Day.
Normal hours will resume Fri. Nov. 12 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Google us and let us know any suggestions you may have about our new website. Let us know if the "Contact Us" form works for you and try to submit a recipe or some info. Remember, the website is a work in progress---here's the link:
http://www.theheritagemuseum.org/

New Website to Launch Soon!

Look for the launch of our new website soon....keep an EYE ON US!!!

Book Your Museum Tour Early!!

TEACHERS and STUDENTS Tours now being booked for the Museum for all age classes between now and the end of the year.
Great time to visit, lots of opportunities to coordinate with class projects the work of local artist/sculptor Marika Bordes. Her beautiful and awesome sculptures would make great opportunities for Creative Writing/Art/English classes as well as general interest. Call or email us to book a day and time for your class. 830.372.0965 or heritagemuseum@satx.rr.com.
Our regular hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Our website is currently under construction but will be LAUNCHED any day now! Send us your suggestions on what you'd like to see on our website right here on this Blog or on FACEBOOK.

"We Dig Seguin", Show and Tell slated for Oct. 30

Have you ever wondered about that unusual fossil or arrowhead you found on your last trip to the south Texas countryside? If you’d like to know more about it, plan to attend the Seguin Heritage Museum “Show and Tell” on Oct. 30.
Letting everyone know “We Dig Seguin”, Texas archaeologists will give kids and adults alike, the opportunity to “show” an archaeologist an artifact they have found and then have the researcher “tell” them all the data available about that object. (Fee of 1-2 artifacts, for $5 and 3-5, for $10)
Texas archaeologists will be in Seguin to present a hands-on demonstration at the McKee/STAA dig, an 11,000 year old Paleo-Indian site, 2015 Stockdale Hwy, on the left, just past Starcke Park Bridge.
In addition, some of the archaeologists’ finds will be on display at the Seguin Heritage Museum, that same day from 11 a.m. til 4 p.m.
* A scheduling change, the originally announced teepee construction and storytelling has been postponed.
Notable among the many in attendance that day will be Seguin’s own Charlie Eckhardt, author of western stories and a Texas historian, who will give a demonstration on the loading and firing of flintlock guns. Also among the archaeologists will be Richard Kinz , Bob and Carol Everett and Sue Ellen Turner author of “Stone Artifacts”. Turner, who will be autographing copies of her book, has been a member of Southern Texas Archaeologist Assoc., founded by Tom Hester, since the beginning nearly 35 years ago. Turner notes in describing her research, “I've been interested in archaeology most of my life. It all began with my father who drove my sisters and brother and I all over the United States on camping trips in the 20s and 30s. We visited practically all of the National Parks and Indian Reservations.”
She describes the McKee site as “obviously an interesting one … a rare opportunity to have such an incredible site and such supportive owners to add to our knowledge of the lifeways of Texas Indians. It is a learning opportunity for professional archaeologists and avocationals alike!”
Turner also commented, “I love research, sorting things out and organizing data. This coupled with Tom Hester's incredible knowledge of Texas archaeology and typology made for a great team.
“The first edition came out in 1985, the second in 1993 and now we are finishing up a greatly expanded third edition. Our new co-editor, Richard McReynolds, has done the beautiful illustrations
“The question I get asked most is: ‘When will the new book be in the bookstores!’ To this I can only answer, ‘Hopefully, next summer.’’
The STAA will be on site excavating and giving demonstrations, knappers will be demonstrating the art of flintknapping and newly made points and arrowheads will be available for purchase on site. There will also be a special “seeded” area for children and their parents to explore for artifacts.
The McKee site is a newly registered "Ancient Paleo Indian Site" where artifacts have been unearthed as far back as 200 years ago.
To visit the site, directions may be obtained by calling the museum at 830.372.0965 in advance, or email heritagemuseum@satx.rr.com. When visiting the site or the museum, donations of $2 adults, $1 for children will be greatly appreciated and are tax deductible. Refreshments will be provided . Visit Seguin Heritage Museum. 114 N. River, or, visit on Facebook and blog at: http://seguinheritagemuseum.blogspot.com/

Marika Bordes Oct. 16 Sculpture Opening Update

Launching the Fall 2010 Seguin Heritage Museum season, on Oct. 16, a Seguin sculptress will bring her designs , intricate one of a kind, wood carvings to debut at a special evening opening slated from 6-9 p.m.
Marika Bordes’ sculptures in wood, along with her students' work, will then be open to the public, daily at the museum from 11a.m.-4p.m,
M-F, till the end of the year. The centerpiece of the display will be the 14' statue of "Gwaihir" carved and formed from a chinaberry tree, provided by John Schwartz of Seguin. The figure represents a character in "Lord of the Rings" and is the sculptress’ inspiration for the piece.
Providing background music that night will be Mitchell Jazz Group. Local musicians, the Seguin and Commerce Tx. based group includes,
Brad Davis, Sandi Mitchell and Scott Mitchell and their repertoire offers Christian/Indy/Gospel and Rock. Recording on the Planer Mill Records label, detailed info about them can be obtained at http://bereamusic.com.
From their biographical notes highlights are excerpts, “Sandi Mitchell, a formally trained singer from Nashville, is a graduate of Belmont University. She has performed in numerous stage productions, musical variety shows, in theme parks and on cruise ships. She directs children in many productions of ‘Time Travelers Theatre’ and the ‘Seguin Performing Arts Company’, …as well as ’ voiceover work and background vocals on independent musical projects.
“Brad Davis spent ten years performing on stage as a member of Marty Stuart's road band. For the past seven years he has played lead acoustic guitar with Earl Scruggs and Friends, and for the past six years he has played lead electric and acoustic guitar with movie actor Billy Bob Thornton's rock band. Brad has worked for or recorded with Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, Pam Tillis, The Forester Sisters, Tommy Shaw (Styx), David Lee Roth (Van Halen), Sheryl Crow, Sam Bush, Warren Zevon, and The Sweethearts of the Rodeo. Additionally, Brad has recorded two album projects featuring Billy Bob Thornton on Mercury Records and has toured both Europe and the United States as the lead guitar player for Billy Bob Thornton’s band.
“Scott Mitchell studied guitar at Southwest Guitar Conservatory in San Antonio and commercial music at Belmont University in Nashville. Scott has toured as lead guitarist with Louise Mandrell and Ty Herndon, performed with the late Elton John bassist Dee Murray, as well as Brad Davis. Scott has been on several television programs including Star Search and Hee Haw, and produced jingles for Hummingbird Productions in Nashville where he also recorded and played on numerous studio projects, as well as with the rock bands ‘Invasion of Privacy’ and ‘New Frontier. Scott currently resides in Seguin, where he pastors Grace Family Bible Church and writes and produces Berea music with Brad Davis.

The trio will provide background selections during the Marika Bordes exhibit opening from 6-9 p.m. at the museum, 114 N. River.
For more information contact the Seguin Heritage Museum 830.372.0965 or email: heritagemuseum@satx.rr.com.

Fall Events At Seguin Heritage Museum

Seguin Heritage Museum 114 N. River , continues to showcase Texas history and Texas artists in the upcoming calendar of events through Dec. 31.
October 16, one of two headliners to launch the fall museum season, a Seguin sculptress will bring her designs which are intricate one of a kind wood carvings. The opening of that collection is slated from 6-9 p.m. during that evening.
Marika Bordes’ work, along with her students' displays, will then be open to the public, daily at the museum from 11a.m.-4 p.m M-F, till the end of the year. The centerpiece of the display will be the 14' statue of "Gwaihir" carved and formed from a chinaberry tree, provided by John Schwartz of Seguin. The figure represents a character in "Lord of the Rings" and is the sculptress’ inspiration for the piece which will be available for viewing from two vantage points, the street floor, adjacent to the display windows facing east and a view from the second floor.

Archaeology “Show and Tell”

The second headliner for October will be an archaeological hands-on "Show and Tell ", Oct. 30 which will be highlighting finds by Texas archaeologists at the Hwy 123 McKee/STAA (Southern Texas Archaeological Association)dig, 2015 Stockdale Hwy, near Starcke Park Bridge.
The public is invited to this event and donations will be accepted at $2 adults, $1 children. Refreshments will be provided and donations will be welcomed to help cover expenses. All donations are tax deductible . The STAA will be on site excavating and giving demonstrations, knappers will be demonstrating the art of flintknapping and newly made points and arrowheads will be available for purchase on site. Archaeologists will also be present to identify visitors’ artifact (s) for a donation of 1-2 artifacts at $5 and 3-5 items for $10. Guests are urged to bring Native American artifacts to “SHOW” and a professional archaeologist will “TELL” background on many of these items.
There will also be a special “seeded” area for children and their parents to explore for artifacts. The museum will also be open from 11-4 that same day, for a special viewing of the artifacts recovered from this site. Admission is free to the museum.

The McKee site is a new state registered "Ancient Paleo Indian Site" where artifacts have been unearthed as far back as 200 years ago.
To visit the site, directions may be obtained by calling the museum at 830.372.0965 in advance, or email heritagemuseum@satx.rr.com.
(Donation fees apply).

Visit Seguin Heritage Museum on Facebook and the blog for Seguin Heritage Museum at:
http://seguinheritagemuseum.blogspot.com/

Mystery HIstory

Mystery History Is the man on the left William "Bill" Sutton who also was one of the carpenters who helped build the original New Braunfels Smokehouse?

Edmundo Regalado "Powerful hitter/Matador"

Coach Lawrence Vetter's baseball nine resumed play after 10 years inactivity, in 1948, April. Among that group was Wayne Anderson, known as "#1 Pitcher," Edmundo Regalado, "Powerful hitter,"" Johnnie Blumberg, "fixture at first" and Bobby Traeger, "Matador Shortfielder." Pass this info along to anyone who might be related to them, to look at the "pardon the wrinkles" tearsheet from the Guadalupe Gazette Bulletin.

Garfield Kiel, Seguin and Guadalupe County Sports 1948

In 1948, it appears Garfield Kiel was the "go to " guy in Sports for readers of the Guadalupe Gazette-Bulletin. In the 4/9/1948 edition his column focused on the four teams, possibly five who would "step up to the plate" for baseball that summer. Any thoughts on which four teams he covered? Here's hints.......one still currently takes the field, three don't. In the list of "newcomers" Kiel mentions TLC and the Seguin Negro League, as it was termed in those days. Said Kiel, "few towns in Texas the size of Seguin can boast of a similar record."

Garfield Kiel, Sports Columnist

Sports Column--the title was

"Shootin' the Line"................dated 1948.

Sports Columnist Mystery History

from the Museum Staff--Who wrote a sports column for the Seguin newspaper in 1948? Notable sports fan, local family, initials in another post, a hint. If you like the comix, you might already know his first name.

Some mighty talented singers

Some mighty fine singers looked to Bertha Ayers to keep them on the same page, Ms. Ayers was a local pianist, vocalist who taught many Seguin children the finer points of music .

How Much Did a Courthouse Cost in 1896?

According to the Seguin Business Directory of 1896, Guadalupe County Courthouse cost $54,000 and the jail cost $20,000.
For this and more trivia, come by the Seguin Heritage Museum , 114 N. River and purchase the pocket size reproduction of this informative and historic book.
Fans............it's ONLY ONE DOLLAR PER COPY!

Seguin Heritage Museum October Events

Plan now to encounter the ancient past with the annual Seguin Heritage Museum Show and Tell. Set for Sat. Oct. 30, events will be focused around the Museum at 114 N. River and the McKee archaeological site 2015 Stockdale Hwy, Seguin. The site is a newly state registered "Ancient Paleo Indian Site" where artifacts have been unearthed as far back as 200 years ago.
Also to visit the McKee site, transportation will be available, directions may be obtained by calling the museum at 830.372.0965. Knappers will be demonstrating the ancient art of flintknapping and newly made flints and arrowheads will be available for purchase on site. Bring your Native American artifacts to SHOW and a professional archaeologist will TELL background on many of these items. (Donation fees apply)Kids' excavation site will be available for youngsters interested in digging up and discovering real artifacts. More details to come as they are developed. Mark your calendars!

Just In! New Note Cards in the "Strictly Seguin" Gift Shop

New display in the Seguin Heritage Museum, "Strictly Seguin" Gift Shop focuses on large format custom color prints on high quality paper. Pictures of beautiful locations throughout your hometown Seguin! Place your order now, early for the holidays,call Pat at 830.372.0965. Ask her about the talented photographer who captured these scenes!

Do you know this lady?

Wood Sculptress to Debut New Exhibit

The Seguin Heritage Museum, 114 N. River St. will be hosting the debut of an exhibit of unique wood carving by Seguin's renowned sculptress Marika Bordes. The exhibit will open Oct. 16 beginning at 6 p.m.
Bordes is a talented artist in wood sculpting and along with her students' displays, the exhibit will be open daily at the museum from 1l a.m.-4 p.m M-F.

The center of the exhibit will be the 14'statue of "Wahir" carved and formed from a chinaberry tree, provided by John Schwarz of Seguin. The figure represents the central character in "Lord of the Rings" and will be available for viewing from two vantage points, the street floor, adjacent to the display windows facing east and a view from the second floor, as well.
The public is invited to this event at no cost. Refreshments will be provided and donations will be welcomed to help cover expenses. All donations are tax deductible. For updates, please visit this blog site, Facebook/Seguin Heritage Museum, www.seguinchamber.com, www.ci.seguin.tx., www.marikaarts.wordpress.com and Twitter Seguin Heritage Museum.
For info call 830.372.0965/heritagemuseum@satx.rr.com

Boy Scouts take on archaeology in Seguin

Guadalupe County area Boy Scouts some of whom are pictured below, are working on a unique

assignment, along with archaeologists from Southern Texas

Archaeological Association. Their goal is to fulfill the

requirements for the archaeology merit badge. Many weekends

this summer and on into the fall they will be collaborating with

Southern Texas Archaeological staff at the Seguin property owned

by Floyd and Jody McKee . The site is an archaeological

project just off Hwy 123 Business, south of Seguin and Starcke

Park Bridge . Describing the ongoing work, John Gesick , Seguin

Heritage Museum Director commented, the joint venture is “really a

one of a kind experience involving their participation; not many

scouts live near an archaeological dig."
The Seguin Boy Scout Troop 317, from Cross Church, Seguin, is

not only on a scout mission, but will contribute to documentation in

part, of Guadalupe County history by this endeavor. Troop

Scoutmaster is Chris Ayotte and Diana Kimble is Assistant

Scoutmaster.(to be continued)

Learning about Texas' Past from an archaeologist's view

Noted Sculptress to exhibit work at Museum

"Seeing is Believing" Wood Sculpture by Marika Bordes: Exhibit Unveiling Ceremony--This exhibit provided by Seguin's renowned wood sculptress, Marika Bordes, along with her students' work, will debut with an unveiling ceremony and exhibit which will continue until the end of 2010. Bordes has collaborated with 7 of her students in their creations for a remarkable event . Centerpiece of the display will be the 14' statue o...f "Wahir", carved and formed from a chinaberry tree provided by John Schwarz of Seguin. This statue is a representation of the central figure in "Lord of the Rings" and will be available for viewing from the ground floor of the museum and from looking down from the museum's second floor exhibit hall.
There is no admission , refreshments will be provided and donations will be accepted to help cover expenses . Donations are tax deductible and can be written to Seguin Heritage Museum. In addition to Facebook and Twitter, for information and updates other links available include: www.seguinchamber.com, www.ci.seguin.tx, www.marikaarts.wordpress.com. Other points of contact include, museum office- 830.372.0965 and hours of business at the museum, at 114 N. River are M-F 11a.m.-4 p.m.

July/August Salute to Military Exhibit

News Release:
Contact: Seguin Heritage Museum
Pat Kenneaster, 830.372.0965
Julie Sullivan, Marketing

Local veterans and active military will be the focus of the July /August ongoing exhibit at the Seguin Heritage Museum, 114 N. River.

A collection of antique uniforms, helmets, documents, photos, weaponry, artillery and personal memorabilia will be available for viewing in this tribute to the Military personnel from the Seguin area. The display will span many eras of conflict, WW I, II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and other theatres of historic significance.

The museum will be open thru July/August, M-F, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Saturdays and Sundays, including July 4 and 5th.

Photos in the display will be available for reprint, by request, for a nominal fee.
For more information call 830.372.0965, visit www.seguinheritage.com/
And on Facebook, search as SeguinHeritageMuseum.

Families of Seguin

If you know these people , let them know they have photos of their family at the Seguin Heritage Museum, remember...
what's old ...
is now cool ...
for Museum Fans.

Families of Seguin

History

Do you really think you know all there is about your hometown. Come see us and we may totally surprise you!

History Trivia Quiz

Visit our Seguin Heritage Museum page on Facebook and correctly answer the questions on our site, there could be something in it for you!

history local famous faces

Famous Seguin Faces, wonder who they are? Please post your id's. Solve today's puzzle.

Historic Events/Parades

A far cry from a convertible, but can you recall any history on this event or the people?

Historic Baseball Exhibit opens at Museum

Here's our creator of this month's Baseball History Exhibit, Winter Callaway, who is interning at the Museum this spring. Go by, meet her and view the exhibit during our anniversary event Fri. Apr. 9 from 5-7 p.m.

History of Baseball in Seguin

Seguin Heritage Museum-new exhibit!"Take Me Out To The Ball Game" - Some greats from the world of Baseball are the focus of our newest exhibit by Winter Calaway, intern for the museum. When you visit make sure you tell your friends that Ronald Jones was a professional player in the 80's for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Cleveland Indians. Included in the display is one of his Phillies uniforms(including cleats), personal glove, personal bat, and 3 baseball cards highlighting him.

The other displays include Chuck Hartenstein, SHS grad, from the sixties....Joe "Smokey" Williams, and the Seguin White Sox. On the photo exhibit, included are the White Sox, TLC baseball team, TLC basketball team, TLC football team, and other various local baseball organizations. If you visit us, please log on to comment or visit our Facebook page to comment. These are all items which have been loaned or donated to the Museum by the owners/families. We appreciate their interest in preserving local history.

Historic book published by John Gesick

John Gesick's new book about Seguin and Guadalupe County contains many little known photos from Seguin's past. If you'd like to order a copy, please contact us at 830.372.0965. We also do custom reprints of photos from our Facebook page, our blog and our website. Please contact us for details.The museum's anniversary is April 9, from 5-7 p.m. Please call us if your group would like to attend, or for further info.

Historic photos

One of the people in this photo is the late/former Sheriff of Guadalupe County, Phil Medlin. Not too sure what significance the lady with the gun has, in this photo, but would be glad to hear all your comments/suggestions!

book about Seguin history

John Gesick's new book about Seguin and Guadalupe County contains many little known photos from Seguin's past. The Leon Collection, which the Museum is currently archiving, is home to thousands more, many of which may contain photos of your relatives/ancestors. If you see in one of our Facebook excerpted photos, the picture of someone for whom you'd like to order a reprint or enlargement, please contact us .

Seguin author, historian, teacher pens book about hometown

Seguin Heritage Museum: The NEW books are here!!!! Come by the Seguin Heritage Museum for your copy of "Images of America Seguin and Guadalupe County", by John Gesick . Call 830.372.0965, email: heritagemuseum@satx.rr.com for details.
Meet the author and attend the local book signing Sat. Mar. 27 at Seguin's Hastings Book Store, from 1-3 ...p.m. Please mention you saw the announcement on Facebook!

tourism seguin heritage

what do you know about the history of Baseball in Seguin? Post your favorite Baseball memories on Seguin Heritage Museum Facebook page or to our blog. "....buy me some peanuts and Crackerjacks....." coming soon to YOUR Heritage Museum!

Linda Dietz wins February "Mystery History" trivia contest on museum's Facebook page

Seguin Heritage Museum congratulates  Linda Dietz, of Dietz Flower Shop for correctly answering the February Valentine question for their "Mystery History" Facebook Trivia contest.  Linda won an historic photograph from The Leon Collection. The question posed was, "If you were Captain Jack Hays how would you deal with a guy who jeapordized the safety of your "sweetheart?...even if she didn't take your advice, typical woman....she didn't listen to you...! "  To view Linda's answer, visit Seguin Heritage Museum on Facebook. The Museum's April 9 anniversary celebration is approaching, info also posted on Facebook, Twitter, and the Museum blog:  http://seguinheritagemuseum.blogspot.com/. (Courtesy Photo)

tourism/history

Through the month of March, the Seguin Heritage Museum will be displaying a small exhibit honoring the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence from Mexico, Mar. 2, 1836. Included in the exhibit are copies of the Texas Declaration of Independence and a copy of the letter addressed to the citizens of Texas and the Union from William Travis. In the letter Travis requested assistance for the Alamo. Also included in the display is a map of the Republic of Texas circa 1836 and a painting that provides all the names of the delegates who signed the declaration.In addition, on display is original Republic of Texas money containing a one dollar coin with a stamped picture of Samuel Houston and a variety of denominations of paper currency .Photos of the Seguin 2009 “Toast of Texas” are also on display. The event held annually, takes place on the anniversary of the signing of the Texas Declaration and is organized by the local Abishai Mercer Dickson Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. It is hosted by the Sebastopol House State Historical site. These exhibit items are provided by Nora Naumann, long time volunteer and friend to the museum and a member of the Seguin chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.

tourism

The famous Silver Dollar Restaurant in Seguin , Tx. You are invited to share any stories you may have about this landmark in Guadalupe County! Please post to our blog or Facebook page any trivia you may recall....and....was there REALLY a tunnel under this place? If there was, what was it used for?

A big thank you

Many thanks to Stanley Naumann of Seguin for providing excellent photography for the Seguin Heritage Museum for an ongoing basis. You are TOTALLY appreciated.

Some of our neighbors who regularly post our events would like to get the word out about these two happenings:
March 27, 2010Luling - Central Texas Oil Patch Museumhttp://www.oilmuseum.org/Welcome.html4th Meet the Authors ---- including ...
March 27, 2010Polo at McFaddin A Fundraising Event to Benefit The Victoria Regional Museum Associationhttp://www.victoriaregionalmuseum.com/
Also keep your mouse/trackpad trained to check this website often. http://www.southcentraltexas.net/
John Gesick's new book is featured on this page, as well as upcoming Seguin Heritage Museum events and Seguin Chamber dates to remember. For more info call 830.372.0965.

Historic Seguin photo-

Anyone you recognize in this photo? If so we can reprint a custom portrait for you at the museum. Just call 830.372.0965

History is being restored in neighboring Yorktown, about 1 & 1/2 hrs. from Seguin with the reconstruction of Gruenau Hall. See photo below.

Seguin Heritage Museum has a great following on

http:// http://www.southcentraltexas.net/.

A lot of our events have received generous mention on that site.

So, in return I am reminding readers to check out one of their events, visit their site, as well.

The Gruenau Hall Gala will be held Sat. Mar. 6 and is a fundraising event to benefit the completion of construction of Grenau Hall.

All tickets are in advance none will be sold at the door and info is available by calling 564.3144(Bill/Debbie Niemeier) or visiting http://gruenauhall.com/default.aspx.

The Gruenau Turn and Schuetzen Verein was formed in 1898 much like similar sites in Guadalupe and Comal County. It was begun as an athletic and shooting club in the Gruenau community by German immigrants. By 1928 the organization had buillt the Gruenau Hall which was very popular with area residents.

]This historic landmark was lost to a fire on Jan. 17, 2007 and since that time members of Gruenau have been rebuilding. They are now in stage 3 of construction with a completion date and reopen date of late summer 2010. They would like to thank countless people for their generosity in accomplishing and moving forward in this task.

Many South Texans attended the 2009 anniversary of the Seguin Guadalupe County Heritage Museum. Make plans to attend this year's event scheduled for Friday, Mar. 12, 5-7 p.m., 114 N. River, Seguin. Call for more info to 830.372.0965 or email inquiries to : heritagemuseum@satx.rr.org

Admission $10 to non-members, free to members.

Events and Exhibits/Seguin Guadalupe County Heritage Museum

The Seguin Heritage Museum has "worn a lot of "hats" , it was a grocery store, a pool hall, an
S & H Green Stamp Store and now it houses the county's largest, most complete photography collection, The Leon Collection. Also the Strictly Seguin Shop, has timely and unique items for sale,from postcards to pottery, you'll find an assortment of locally-produced gifts and souvenirs there.
Please visit : http://www.theheritagemuseum.org/ for specifics on the current exhibits at the Seguin-Guadalupe County Heritage Museum where thousands of years of history *"come alive in the objects among the displays. Since it's establishment in 1997, the museum's permanent collection has grown to tens of thousands of objects from prehistoric artifacts to ceramics, jewelry, textiles, utility items, photographs, and numerous installations.
The museum's extensive photography collection complements the artifacts in the permanent collection and is an important resource for geneaology and historical research for local residents.
The collections present a detailed overview of stylistic and iconographic trends beginning in the mid 19th century. Importantly, the collections also serve to preserve a unique visual record that reflects the cultural movements of the past while, at the same time, providing a rich framework for future growth."
{*http://www.theheritagemuseum.org}
Permanent Collection- Archaeology Workshop- Leon Studio Photographic Collection- Weiss Photographic Collection- On-Loan
Please call or visit to set up a tour, or just come to 114 N. River and browse around. We sell reprints of any photo you choose from the collection or displays. Hrs. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. M-F.
830.372.0965

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Seguin Heritage Museum Guardian
and help continue the archiving projects underway. The current major project for the museum, is The Leon Studio Collection, over 50 years of local history pictured in these treasured archives, documenting the lives of families, businesses, government and lifestyle of Seguin and Guadalupe County.
Your contribution will help continue the mission of the Seguin Heritage Museum, as well as assist with the another major project, the restoration of the spacious second floor of the museum.
Annual Guardianships are:$25 Individual$35 Family$50 Business$100 Corporate.

For more information: 830.372.0965 /heritagemuseum@satx.rr.com.
John Gesick, museum director is the author of a detailed history of Seguin, a book entitled, "Under The Live Oak Tree", available in print and online at:
http://www.seguin.net/heritage/gesicktree/

Gesick's newest work "Images of America Seguin and Guadalupe County", Arcadia Press, will be available in print in March 2010. Many of the photos in this book originated from local sources and The Leon Collection, from Leon and Nelda Kubala and are the product of their years working together at their photography studio, in downtown Seguin.
Be sure to visit The Seguin Heritage Museum on Facebook, Twitter and drop by for a visit or schedule a tour at 114 N. River ,Seguin Tx.

Intriguing, captivating glimpses into Seguin's past await the reader in this upcoming release of a pictorial history of Seguin and Guadalupe County. Author E. John Gesick , Jr., takes you on a journey from the early days when Seguin was just a stop in the road to today with the city's role in history now well established . Walk with local people from early "Walnut Springs" to today's extensive reconstruction of that historic spring in the heart of the city.From early farmers and families who established life long traditions and businesses in Guadalupe County to the many businesses and homes of major industry , which author, Gesick presents through treasured photos from The Leon Collection. From images of sepia tones, and pure black and white clarity, the Images of the Past series by Arcadia brings the journey of South Central Texas life....to life. Copies of the book are projected to be available in late March, retailing for $24 each. Contact the museum at 830.372.0965 /
heritagemuseum@satx.rr.com.