German-Texan Heritage Society

About This Association

The German-Texan Heritage Society was founded in 1978 by a group of participants in the Society for German-American Studies’ annual symposium. ​ At that time it was evident that GermanTexans needed an organization to help preserve the rich cultural heritage of the German families that immigrated to Texas since the early 1830s. In the early years of GTHS, the Society’s headquarters were unofficially based at the Southwest Texas State (now Texas State) University German Department. ​ One of the first tasks the founding members took on was publishing The Journal three times a year, offering information on German-Texan history, genealogy, cultural events, book reviews and more. This was followed by the publication of several books on German-Texan topics. A core group of members worked to build the organization through fundraising, new member recruitment, and organizing an annual meeting.

Publications

Bi-monthly GUILD Newsletter titled Schulhaus Reporter. Member publication 3x per year titled Journal

Conventions

Annual

Specialties:

1. Historical Societies

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