Texas Museums
 Admiral
Nimitz State Historic Site
National Museum of the Pacific War at 311 E. Austin Street: The only
institution in the continental United States dedicated exclusively
to telling the story of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and World
War II in the Pacific Theater. Located on a nine-acre site, the
complex includes The National Museum of the Pacific War - George
Bush Gallery, the Nimitz Hotel Museum, the Japanese Garden of Peace,
the Pacific Combat Zone, the Plaza of the Presidents, the Surface
Warfare Plaza, the Memorial Wall, the Veterans Walk of Honor and the
Center for Pacific War Studies. In addition to nearly 45,000 square
feet of indoor exhibit space, the museum boasts an impressive
display of Allied and Japanese aircraft, tanks, guns, and other
large artifacts made famous during the Pacific War campaigns.
The Pioneer
Museum Complex
The heritage of the hearty Texas pioneers comes alive at The Pioneer
Museum Complex at 309 West Main Street. On three acres, right in the
heart of town, you'll be able to time travel to the past and see how
the German settlers really lived as you visit almost a dozen
historic buildings. From a blacksmith shop, typical homes, and a
one-room school house to the Volunteer Fire Department Museum, and
general store. Each May the Pioneer Museum celebrates Founder's Day
with hands on events, music and good German food.
Vereins
Kirche Museum
Just a block off Main Street in the center of Marktplatz town square
visitors learn even more about the town's German heritage. The
original octagonal structure, the first building constructed in town
in 1847, played a major part in the history of the town because it
served as a church for several denominations, as well as a school,
meeting place and fortification for more than half a century.
Fort Martin
Scott
East of Fredericksburg showcases many historical events during the
year, but the favorite is the Pow Wow which has a virtual
kaleidoscope of brilliant colors and native regalia. The fort was an
active U.S. Army outpost from 1848 to 1853. Soldiers were trained,
and it supported troops on scouting and patrol missions in the area.
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