Historical Sites, Museums, and Places of Interest

The Das Leben Foundation has selected this curated list of historical sites of interest for you to visit and learn about. The sites selected below represent key elements of history that we believe are important to preserve.

The Alamo

San Antonio, TX

The famed Spanish mission turned military garrison.

Black Seminole Indian Scout Cemetery

Brackettville, TX

Burial ground of approximately 100 or more Black Seminole scouts (and descendants/families of scouts) who played a major role in protecting the Texas frontier.

Der Stadt Friedhof

Fredericksburg, TX

A pioneer cemetery, “The city cemetery,” established in 1846.

Fort Davis

Fort Davis, TX

One of the best surviving examples of an Indian Wars frontier military post in the Southwest.

Gonzales Memorial Museum

Gonzales, TX

A centennial historical memorial museum that commemorates the Immortal 32 who died in the Alamo. Includes exhibits and artifacts from early life in Gonzales, a community that played a vital role in the state’s independence movement.

Kreische Brewery

LaGrange, TX

One of the first commercial breweries in Texas.

Presidio La Bahia

Goliad, TX

A former fort and chapel which is one of the oldest churches in the US.

Wurstfest

New Braunfels, TX

An annual 10-day festival celebrating German culture.