Preserving New Braunfels regularly hosts walking and driving tours and special events highlighting buildings and places in our community. These are led by volunteers who have knowledge of our town and the historical record encapsulated by the building and location.
Tuesday, March 25 · 5 - 7:30am CDT. Doors at 4:55am
It’s appropriate that this inaugural blog post connects to an article appearing in our local newspaper, The Herald Zeitung from one of our great local institutions, the Sophienburg Museum and Archives https://sophienburg.com/. We’ve many mulit-generational businesses, landmarks, parks and natural features which exist because of a deliberative effort from those who came before us to make their lives and their city better. The Sophienburg Museum and Archives was established to retain and share information about the early years of the city of New Braunfels. Our organization, Preserving New Braunfels is a non-profit dedicated to our city, the past and present, with a mission to bring attention to our local people, places, culture, and institutions. A recent article in the Herald Zeitung by long-time director Tara Kojhlenburg, A time-traveling tour of West San Antonio Street https://sophienburg.com/west-san-antonio-street-now-and-then/ is a look back and to the present, showing how progress doesn’t have to leave the best of the past behind. Lark Mason, Preserving New Braunfels
The German settlers who came to New Braunfels in the 19th century, did so to better their lives and that of their descendants. Before and after these pioneers, other peoples came here seeking a better life. Preserving New Braunfels exists to highlight, preserve and share the historical record, buildings, sites, and cultural traditions of individuals who came to this place to live and work. The people and their stories surrounding these locations are the foundation on what makes this community unique and successful. Buildings, sites, and cultural traditions survive through use and exist because these were and remain important to the people in a community. Old buildings can have new life as commercial or residential structures, historic sites can be locations for new traditions and cultural events. Preserving New Braunfels supports our local historic organizations, the restoration and conservation of buildings and sites important to our past, and stories and cultural events that enrich our community for the future. We encourage your donations and participation in our mission.
These buildings and places were selected by our organization as important to the story of New Braunfels. New locations are added upon consultation within our network of experts.
Opportunities for the purchase of historic buildings and places regularly occur and we highlight these for the benefit of those in the community who are attuned to the importance of historic preservation. To list your property, contact us at: xxxxx Once a property is submitted we will review the listing and if it meets our guidelines, will consider it for inclusion on our website and link to your realtor's website.
The Heritage Society of New Braunfels preserves and promotes the city's history and cultural heritage through site conservation, educational programs, and community events.
The New Braunfels Texas Community Foundation supports local philanthropic efforts by funding community projects, educational initiatives, and social services to enhance the quality of life in the area.
The New Braunfels Conservation Society preserves the city's historical and cultural landmarks through restoration projects, educational initiatives, and community engagement.
The New Braunfels Sophienburg Museum and Archives preserves and showcases the city's 1845 German settler history through its extensive collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents.
The Texas Historical Commission (THC) preserves Texas's cultural and historical heritage through historic preservation programs, landmark designations, site oversight, heritage tourism promotion, and local preservation support.
Preserving New Braunfels is dedicated to maintaining and fostering the historical foundation that makes New Braunfels so special. Join us to become a partner in maintaining, improving, and preserving the historical character of this special place.
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