La Calera Marker Dedication
Lost Arts – Learn Basic Hand-Sewing
Lost Arts is a new learning experience at The Sophienburg Museum that brings the past to life by reconnecting our community with traditional skills and time-honored practices. Through guided gatherings and workshops, participants will learn “lost arts” such as sewing, sausage making, leather crafting, and other home economics–based skills that once played an essential role […]
Lost Arts – Sausage Making Demonstration
Lost Arts is a new learning experience The Sophienburg Museum that brings the past to life by reconnecting our community with traditional skills and time-honored practices. Through guided gatherings and workshops, participants will learn “lost arts” such as sewing, sausage making, leather crafting, and other home economics–based skills that once played an essential role in […]
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 Event
Join us for a vibrant celebration of culture and history at The Sophienburg Museum & Archives with a special exhibit ÂżConocios Los Negocios? (Remember these Businesses) from 1880 to Present! This free community event brings history to life, pairing old photos, archives and inspiring stories of Hispanic business builders across generations. Enjoy energetic music by […]
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 […]
