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German Texans Heritage Society

Address: 
507 East 10th Street
Austin , TX , 78701
Phone: (512) 467-4569
30° 16' 12.3708" N, 97° 44' 10.9932" W
Contact name: 
Manuela Markley - PROGRAM DIRECTOR & SOCIAL MEDIA
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Located in the heart of the Red River Cultural District you will find one of Austin’s best kept secrets, a historical building and terraced gardens. The German Free School was built in 1857 and today is Austin’s 3rd oldest building. After having served as German based school for about 30 years in the mid-1800s, today it comprises the headquarters of the German-Texan Heritage Society (GTHS). GTHS is a nonprofit organization committed to the preservation of the history and heritage of German-Texans with an eye towards present day German culture and language. GTHS opened the German International School of Texas at Austin with a Pre-K, Kindergarten & 1st grade class in 2021 and is catering to the growing demand in the Austin area for a total immersion German language school. GTHS is also known for its festivals and programs. Adult and children German language classes are also available in San Antonio! Per the Austin Chronicle 2018 - “the German-Texan Heritage Society certainly brings the most authentic Oktoberfest game in town”. Want to learn more German words? GTHS can help. We offer German language programs for both adults and children based on worldwide recognized standards set by the Goethe-Institut, Germany’s cultural institute. Join us for OKTOBERFEST in the fall and get to know its Little Sister, MAIFEST, in the spring where we offer wine and beer from different breweries and vineyards from Texas and Germany. Come back in winter and enjoy some Glühwein and real German holiday cheer at our - CHRISTMAS MARKET. All events are held on the grounds of our historical German Free School. Wander back in time and experience live music, food, and Gemütlichkeit in our beautiful gardens. Gemütlichkeit, you ask? It’s a German word used to describe a state of belonging, warmth, and friendliness.

-Looking for some fun inspired by Texas German past and present? Look no further. The German-Texan Heritage Society (GTHS) located in the heart of the Red River Cultural District offers the most authentic German events in the Austin area. Yearound. Join us for OKTOBERFEST in the fall and get to know its Little Sister, MAIFEST, in the spring.  Come back in winter and enjoy some Glühwein and real German holiday cheer at our - CHRISTMAS MARKET. All events are held on the grounds of our historical German Free School. Wander back in time and experience live music, food, and Gemütlichkeit in our beautiful gardens. Gemütlichkeit, you ask? It’s a German word used to describe a state of belonging, warmth, and friendliness. Want to learn more German words? GTHS can help. We offer German language programs for both adults and children based on worldwide recognized standards set by the Goethe-Institut, Germany’s cultural institute.

- Looking for Summer Camps for you little ones ages 3-13 years of age? We offer three camps during the summer starting in June, July and August.

- We know offer homeschool classes as well as online classes for German Language.

- Want to know more about who we are and what we do? Visit our website at www.germantexans.org or come visit us in person at 507 E. 10th Street in downtown Austin, every Wednesday and Thursday from 11am-4pm (closed on holidays).

Open hours: 
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 12:00 pm-3:00 pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
We offer beginning, intermediate and advanced German Language lessons for ages 3(play) to 13 (more structured classes) years of age. Our native German teachers playfully teach your children through arts and crafts, simple lessons, guided play & more.

Location:

507 East 10th Street
Austin, TX, 78701
United States

Phone:

512-467-4569

German-Texan Beer & Wine Festival at Maifest

Dates: 
05/04/2024
Time: 
11:00AM-7:30PM