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Sophie’s Shop and Carl’s Stein Haus at Wurstfest (November 1-10, 2024)

More About Wurstfest — Directions Visit Sophie's Shop and Carl's Stein Haus during 10 days of Wurstfest, November 1-10, 2024! Featuring Authentic German Imports All from…
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Flow & Know: Happy-hour yoga in historical New Braunfels places (November 14, 2024)

Thursday, November 14, 2024 — 5:30-6:30 p.m. Yoga — 6:30-7 p.m. History Showcase Comal County Fairgrounds, 701 Common St., New Braunfels, TX 78130 Tickets for…
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The Gala at Weihnachtsmarkt (November 21, 2024)

The Gala offers VIP Early Weihnachtsmarkt Shopping while enjoying an evening of cocktails, delicious hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and entertainment. The first holiday party…

Albert C. Fischer, in his own words
November 3, 2024
By Keva Hoffmann Boardman — This autobiographical sketch was written prior to a Reflections: Oral History Program taping recorded on November 13, 1979. Mr. Fischer was born in December of 1896. He was the son …Read more >
New Braunfels treasures — social, fraternal and otherwise
October 20, 2024
By Tara V. Kohlenberg — Reaching a certain age and lifespan in New Braunfels entitles me, and others like me, to call buildings/places by other names and not sound crazy. It is like a secret …Read more >
Furniture sold here since 1902
October 6, 2024
By Keva Hoffmann Boardman — Last week I took on the challenge of finding out about City Lot 89. It is located on the corner of South Seguin Avenue and Coll Street, across from the …Read more >

Welcome to the Sophienburg Museum and Archives.

Take the journey with Prince Carl and his group of German colonists as they cross the ocean and make their way into central Texas. Admire their courage and determination to establish a new colony at the edge of Indian Territory. Exhibits, rich in local artifacts, photographic images, maps and documents, take visitors through the history and cultural heritage of New Braunfels and Comal County. The Sophienburg Museum offers public lectures, school programs and community events that promote the area’s unique history.