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MEET THE FRIENDS |
| The Friends of Gillespie County Country Schools are former students and members of the community, interested in preserving the traditions of the schools, the community clubs, and the history of Gillespie County for future generations. |
| These schools were places for learning and centers of communities which no longer exist, but today they continue the traditions of schools in rural areas, serving as centers for the surrounding residents and communities.
Our schools are available for private functions, weddings, and other social activities, as well as group tours. To make arrangements, contact the rental contact representative on each individual school page. You can find a directory of our schools on our Schools Directory page.
Today, several properties are in need of preservation. The Friends of Gillespie County Country Schools have taken on the responsibility of preserving and ensuring that these former schools will be the future parks for the residents of the county. We have a number of fundraisers throughout the year, including our annual Open House the first weekend in April. Several of the schools will be open to the public. Donations are always appreciated and are tax deductible.
Visit our exhibit in the Exhibition Hall during the Gillespie County Fair held each August. Support our annual Bake Sale held each December.
On April 4, 2009, The Friends of Gillespie County Country Schools dedicated a historical marker commemorating the rich public school history in Gillespie County in a short ceremony. Click here to read more about the dedication.
Remember, the Gillespie County Country Schools Trail is open all year. Pick up a map at the Fredericksburg Visitor's Center or visit the White Oak School at the Pioneer Museum...open daily. You can also click here for the complete schools trail directions. |
Click on the image below to take a video tour of the schools.
Visit our School Store to purchase a DVD of the tour which includes over 150 pictures of 12 former rural country schools, located on the Gillespie County Country Schools Driving Trail, along with the history of each ($10 donation + $6 postage & handling).
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Visit our Schools Directory for making arrangements for your special group tour or special event.
Visit our Trip Planner page to book your stay in a local Bed & Breakfast while you're in the Fredericksburg area.

JANUARY OPEN HOUSE
Any school will be opened
upon request. Visit our
Schools Directory
for representative contacts.
FEBRUARY OPEN HOUSES
Saturday, February 11
Rheingold
Cave Creek
~AND~
St. Paul Lutheran Church
(9732 FM 1631 Rd.)
MARCH
OPEN HOUSES
Saturday, March 10
Pecan Creek
Cherry Spring
~AND~
Christ Lutheran Church
at Cherry Spring
MARCH OPEN HOUSES
Saturday, March 31
Williams Creek (Albert)
Lower South Grape Creek
Luckenbach
Grapetown
Meusebach Creek
(click here for more details)
ANNUAL BBQ FUNDRAISER
Sunday, April 1
(click here for more details)
MAY OPEN HOUSES
Saturday, May 12
Cherry Mountain
Crabapple
~AND~
St. John Lutheran Church
at Crabapple
JUNE OPEN HOUSES
Saturday, June 9
Meusebach Creek
Wrede
JULY OPEN HOUSE
Any school will be opened
upon request. Visit our
Schools Directory
for representative contacts.
AUGUST OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, August 4
Willow City
SEPTEMBER OPEN HOUSES
Saturday, September 1
Luckenbach
Lower South
Grape Creek
OCTOBER OPEN HOUSES
Saturday, October 6
Nebgen
Junction
Williams Creek (Albert)
~AND~
Trinity Lutheran Church
at Stonewall
NOVEMBER OPEN HOUSE
Any school will be opened
upon request. Visit our
Schools Directory
for representative contacts.
ANNUAL BAKE SALE
December 15
(more details to come) |