Summer camps on the Comal
PHOTO CAPTION: The water wheel on an early postcard of Warnecke’s Camp. By Myra Lee Adams Goff — Growing up in New Braunfels, I was well acquainted with the name Giesecke. I knew the names of all the watering holes from early age on — Landa Park pool, Camp Ulbricht, City Park (later Cypress Bend Park), […]
Fiesta Patria: La Calera
El Pueblo Que Era — The Town That Was 10 a.m.–2 p.m. — A free museum day … Join us … featuring resources to help on your genealogy journey.
Jahn and Haas: History of water conservation
PHOTO CAPTION: Photo of LCRA Comal Power Plant spray heads over the millrace channel of the Comal River. By Tara V. Kohlenberg — For as long as I can remember, water has been a topic of discussion in New Braunfels. Too much. Too little. How we find it. How we use it. Water is, after […]
Summertime in the ’60s
By Keva Hoffmann Boardman — I grew up in New Braunfels. It really was just like Mayberry on the Andy Griffith show. Neighbors were best friends. Kids walked to school together. Every mom was like your own mom watching and caring for the kids invading her kitchen. Dads took us on bike rides around the […]
Fourth of July reflections
PHOTO CAPTION: New Braunfels Band July 4, 1929, on Main Plaza. Front row, L to R, Anthony Morales, Lee Kohlenberg, Charley Richter, Hermann Borchers, Henry Schraub, Dr. Reynolds, Carl Druebert, conductor; Ervin Voigt, August Wittenborn, Henry Druebert, Hilmar Schwarzlose, Emil Eggeling, band manager, Ed. H. Werner, Edmund Schiefelbein, and Fritz Koepp. Back row, L to […]
Mahjong Game Night
Calling all tile shufflers! Come play Mahjong every [insert weekday] at the Sophienburg. Enjoy a relaxed evening of strategy, conversation, and community as we gather to play this timeless game. All experience levels are welcome—bring your own set or use one of ours. Games start at 6:00 PM | Arrive early to grab a seatFree […]
Bingo Night at the Sophienburg
Feeling lucky? Join us for Bingo Night every [insert weekday] at the Sophienburg Museum! It’s a casual, fun-filled evening of laughs, local prizes, and community spirit. Whether you’re a seasoned player or trying bingo for the first time, everyone’s welcome at the table. Doors open at 6:30 PM | Games begin at 7:00 PMSnacks and […]
Thursday Movie Night
Join us this Thursday for a community movie night under the stars at the Sophienburg Museum. Bring a blanket, grab some popcorn, and enjoy a film surrounded by history. Each week features a different movie—classics, documentaries, or family favorites—with a little local flavor. Gates open at 7:30 PM | Movie starts at duskFree admission | […]
The Sophienburg Museum & Archives unveils new brand
New Braunfels founder Prince Carl Solms and his bride Sophia are taking on a hip, modern style in a new branding campaign for The Sophienburg Museum and Archives (SMA) that hopes to generate awareness of the city’s historical significance and the early lives of Germans who settled in Texas. Several of New Braunfels notable cultural […]
4th Of July Parade
Happy Birthday, America! Come celebrate America’s Birthday in Downtown New Braunfels as we present an old-fashioned, small-town parade followed by a short patriotic musical program provided by the New Braunfels Community Band on Main plaza. Parade kicks off at 9:15 a.m. Wear your most star-spangled attire, bring the family and lawn chairs for a grand […]
