German Historical Sites in the Hill Country Region

German immigrants initially sought sanctuary in Texas from political and religious persecution. Many settled in the Hill Country, where the climate paralleled their native country. German Texans influenced life in the Lone Star State—they brought classical and opera music, breweries, biergartens, and their language. The German legacy continues to influence modern-day Texas.

Picture of an adobe oven

How to Build an Adobe Oven

Brandon Aniol and Emiliano ‘Nano’ Calderon set out to successfully build and operate an adobe oven using only the technology available in the mid-19th century. The endeavor proved both challenging and delicious!