Friends of Gillespie County Country Schools, Inc.

09/10/2026

The annual Cherry Spring School picnic as well as an open house is happening this coming Saturday, September 12. The open house will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., followed by the picnic at 4 p.m. The school is located at 5973 Ranch Road 2323 and all are invited to come. https://www.historicschools.org/cherry-spring-school.html
The historic Cherry Spring School will be open for visitors on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Former students and members of the Cherry Spring Community Club will be present to reminisce about bygone days at the country school.
At 4 p.m. Saturday, the community club’s annual picnic will be held with a potluck meal at 6 p.m. Fellowship and games of 42 dominos and chicken- foot will be on the agenda.
The school is located at 5973 Ranch Road 2323 in north-central Gillespie County.
The limestone rock school building was constructed in 1885 and in the 1930s, a pavilion with a second classroom was built to accommodate the growing student attendance. The school served the community until 1962 when it was consolidated with Fredericksburg Independent School District. In the 76 years school was held at Cherry Spring, almost 400 students were taught by 42 teachers.
Visit the website www.historicschools. org for driving directions and information about the schools included on the Gillespie County Country Schools Trail and the Friends of Gillespie County Country Schools organization.

09/07/2026

We are working on our Year 2027 Open House Events Schedule. Until then, please find the rest of our Open Houses at the Historic Schools at https://historicschools.org/events-calendar.html. Thank you for your Support!

09/04/2026

The Willow City Community Club will meet tonight, Friday, September 4, at 6:45 p.m. at the Willow City School Building/Community Center, located at 2501 Ranch Road 1323.
A short business meeting will be held first, followed by games of “42” dominoes and socializing. All are invited to enjoy games of “42” dominoes and a simple neighborhood social. Attendees are encouraged to bring a dish, snack or dessert to share and to please bring their own beverages for the evening.
Guests are cordially invited and new members are always welcome.
The Historic Willow City School property is part of the Gillespie County Country Schools Trail and listed in the Register of National Historic Places and the Country School Association of America National Schoolhouse Registry.
Information about the historic Willow City School can be found online at: www.HistoricSchools.org.

08/27/2026

While you are at this weekend's Gillespie County Fair, view the fabulous Fair Association's Display in the Exhibition Hall under the mural. Much thought and work went into the extraordinary presentation of the Association's history! www.gillespiefair.com for all the Events and Times!

08/27/2026

Pick up a Texas Parks and Wildlife Bird Bingo Card for the Hill Country and check off one of the birds that you see in our area when visiting the Historic Country Schools! www.HistoricSchools.org

Flocks of hummingbirds traveling south will soon funnel through Texas—and you can hold one in the palm of your hand at the Xtreme Hummingbird Xtravaganza in Lake Jackson this fall.

The Gulf Coast Bird Observatory of Lake Jackson is dedicated to these birds and their associated nerds. Founded in 1997, the GCBO has been conducting research, teaching courses, organizing events, and fitting birds with uniquely numbered metal leg bands to collect data—all in service of protecting the birds and their habitats.

The organization’s headquarters is smack in the middle of coastal Texas, an important stopover for migrating hummingbirds to rest and feed before continuing on for thousands of miles. Every September during the peak of ruby-throated hummingbird migration, the GCBO invites guests to watch up close as volunteers band birds to raise awareness and funds for the organization’s work.

“The birds are cute. And they’re feisty,” says Jackie Hicks, GCBO volunteer of 12 years. “Just having that in your hand, feeling the heart rate, then seeing the thing fly off—it’s pretty cool.”

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4gFpoYq

08/21/2026

All are invited this weekend to the various Historic Schools - Clubs are gathering neighbors each day!
The Rheingold Community Club will meet at 7 pm tonight, Friday, August 21st at the Rheingold School, 334 Rheingold School Rd.
The Wrede/Bear Creek Schools Community Club will hold its monthly meeting tonight Friday, August 21st, beginning at 5 p.m. at Wrede School, 3828 S State Highway 16.
Pecan Creek Community Club is hosting an end-of-summer ice cream social at 1:00 pm on Saturday, August 22nd, at Pecan Creek School at 3410 Pecan Creek Rd. Bowls and spoons will be provided, and we’ll have some cokes and root beer on hand for those who want to make a float.
Luckenbach Country School will host pinochle games on Sunday, August 23rd at Luckenbach Country School, 3566 Luckenbach Rd.

Dedicated to the preservation of German one-room schoolhouses Fredericksburg Gillespie County in the Texas Hill Country, listed on the NHRP of historic places.

08/19/2026

Thank You Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce!

08/16/2026

All are invited to come play pinochle this afternoon! Pinochle games at Luckenbach Country School, 3566 Luckenbach Road, are scheduled for August 16 and 23. Anyone interested in an afternoon of pinochle is welcome to attend. Players are welcome to join on the second, third and fourth Sundays of each month at 2 p.m. The player fee is $5 per person. For information about pinochle games, call 830-997-8455. To inquire about renting the Luckenbach Country School facility for events such as birthday parties, family reunions or community meetings, or to arrange a visit or tour, contact the Luckenbach Friends secretary at 830-456-1073. https://www.historicschools.org/luckenbach-school.html