Please join us from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm on Tuesday, January 28th, at the Julie & Larry Tegeler Bus Depot Gallery at 313 E Alamo St, Brenham, TX 77833 for an engaging lecture by Walter Kamphoefner, PhD, Professor of History at Texas A&M University and author of several books, including "Germans in America: A Concise History." 

A leading scholar in German-American studies, Dr. Walter Kamphoefner will draw on his extensive expertise for his presentation, providing a detailed analysis of the German-American experience and its historical impact in Washington County, Texas, and other agricultural enclaves, including interactions with other groups, particularly African Americans, who have historically engaged with Germans in these rural communities. Seating is limited, so please RSVP to admin@brenhamheritagemuseum.org with your name and number in your party. Admission is free for museum members and $5 for non-members. 

This program is supported by the Main Street House/Ant Street Inn and Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Additionally, this program is in conjunction with the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street (MoMs) Program in Downtown Brenham during Winter of 2024-2025.