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Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery SHS
December 2006 — Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery SHS — Early German Christmas — Get into the season's spirit with us! Walk along the fantastic quarter-mile trail overlooking the town of La Grange and be delighted by the thousands of lights that illuminate it. Experience the more traditionally decorated 1850s-era German home of H.L. Kreische, bedecked in Christmas splendor, in a Texas-German style. Enjoy the genuine seasonal hospitality of the Friends of Monument Hill and Kreische Brewery, who sponsor the event. Entertainment and refreshments provided. Call for times, dates and more information; fee $12 adults; available by reservation only to groups of 30 or more (979) 968-5658. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery SHS]
December 2006 — Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery SHS — Group History Tours — The Historic and Scenic and Monument Hill guided walking tours are available to groups of 10 or more by reservation only. Hear the history of Monument Hill, how Texas developed after the Mexican American War and about German immigrant H. L. Kreische, his home and brewery on the longer Historic and Scenic tour. Learn about the history of Monument Hill only in the shorter Monument Hill tour. Tours last approximately one to 1-1/2 hours; fees for either tour free for Texas State Parks Pass members (cardholders only), $3.50 non-members Historic and Scenic tour, $2 non-members Monument Hill tour, $1 students either tour; reservations required (979) 968-5658. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery SHS]
January 2007 — Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery SHS — Group History Tours — The Historic and Scenic and Monument Hill guided walking tours are available to groups of 10 or more by reservation only. Hear the history of Monument Hill, how Texas developed after the Mexican American War and about German immigrant H. L. Kreische, his home and brewery on the longer Historic and Scenic tour. Learn about the history of Monument Hill only in the shorter Monument Hill tour. Tours last approximately one to 1-1/2 hours; fees for either tour free for Texas State Parks Pass members (cardholders only), $3.50 non-members Historic and Scenic tour, $2 non-members Monument Hill tour, $1 students either tour; reservations required (979) 968-5658. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery SHS]
January 2007 — Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery SHS — Kreische Brewery Tours — Every Saturday and Sunday weather permitting. Take a guided, walking tour with a trained docent through the ruins of one of the first breweries in Texas. Learn how German immigrant, Heinrich Kreische, built and operated one of the first commercial 19th century breweries. Weather permitting. 2-3 p.m. and 3:30-4:30 p.m.; fees free for Texas State Parks Pass members (cardholders only), $2 non-members, $1 students; available to groups of 10 or more by reservation (979) 968-5658. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery SHS]
January 7, 14, 2007 — Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery SHS — Kreische House Tours — Take a guided, walking tour with a trained docent through the 1850s, three-story home of master stonemason and German immigrant, Heinrich Kreische. Witness his craftsmanship and learn of the Kreische family history. Tours last approximately one hour, and are organized as visitors arrive. 1:30-4 p.m.; fees free for Texas State Parks Pass members (cardholders only), $2 non-members, $1 students; available to groups of 10 or more by reservation on other dates (979) 968-5658. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery SHS]
February 2007 — Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery SHS — Group History Tours — The Historic and Scenic and Monument Hill guided walking tours are available to groups of 10 or more by reservation only. Hear the history of Monument Hill, how Texas developed after the Mexican American War and about German immigrant H. L. Kreische, his home and brewery on the longer Historic and Scenic tour. Learn about the history of Monument Hill only in the shorter Monument Hill tour. Tours last approximately one to 1-1/2 hours; fees for either tour free for Texas State Parks Pass members (cardholders only), $3.50 non-members Historic and Scenic tour, $2 non-members Monument Hill tour, $1 students either tour; reservations required (979) 968-5658. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery SHS]
February 2007 — Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery SHS — Kreische Brewery Tours — Every Saturday and Sunday weather permitting. Take a guided, walking tour with a trained docent through the ruins of one of the first breweries in Texas. Learn how German immigrant, Heinrich Kreische, built and operated one of the first commercial 19th century breweries. Weather permitting. 2-3 p.m. and 3:30-4:30 p.m.; fees free for Texas State Parks Pass members (cardholders only), $2 non-members, $1 students; available to groups of 10 or more by reservation (979) 968-5658. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery SHS]
February 4, 11, 2007 — Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery SHS — Kreische House Tours — Take a guided, walking tour with a trained docent through the 1850s, three-story home of master stonemason and German immigrant, Heinrich Kreische. Witness his craftsmanship and learn of the Kreische family history. Tours last approximately one hour, and are organized as visitors arrive. 1:30-4 p.m.; fees free for Texas State Parks Pass members (cardholders only), $2 non-members, $1 students; available to groups of 10 or more by reservation on other dates (979) 968-5658. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery SHS]
March 4, 11, 2007 — Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery SHS — Kreische House Tours — Take a guided, walking tour with a trained docent through the 1850s, three-story home of master stonemason and German immigrant, Heinrich Kreische. Witness his craftsmanship and learn of the Kreische family history. Tours last approximately one hour, and are organized as visitors arrive. 1:30-4 p.m.; fees free for Texas State Parks Pass members (cardholders only), $2 non-members, $1 students; available to groups of 10 or more by reservation on other dates (979) 968-5658. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery SHS]
March 2007 — Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery SHS — Group History Tours — The Historic and Scenic and Monument Hill guided walking tours are available to groups of 10 or more by reservation only. Hear the history of Monument Hill, how Texas developed after the Mexican American War and about German immigrant H. L. Kreische, his home and brewery on the longer Historic and Scenic tour. Learn about the history of Monument Hill only in the shorter Monument Hill tour. Tours last approximately one to 1-1/2 hours; fees for either tour free for Texas State Parks Pass members (cardholders only), $3.50 non-members, senior citizens and students for Historic and Scenic tour, $2 non-members for Monument Hill tour, $1 students; reservations required (979) 968-5658. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery SHS]
March 2007 — Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery SHS — Kreische Brewery Tours — Every Saturday and Sunday weather permitting. Take a guided, walking tour with a trained docent through the ruins of one of the first breweries in Texas. Learn how German immigrant, Heinrich Kreische, built and operated one of the first commercial 19th century breweries. Weather permitting. 2-3 p.m. and 3:30-4:30 p.m.; fees free for Texas State Parks Pass members (cardholders only), $2 non-members, $1 students; available to groups of 10 or more by reservation (979) 968-5658. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery SHS]
April 1, 8, 2007 — Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery SHS — Kreische House Tours — Take a guided, walking tour with a trained docent through the 1850s, three-story home of master stonemason and German immigrant, Heinrich Kreische. Witness his craftsmanship and learn of the Kreische family history. Tours last approximately one hour, and are organized as visitors arrive. 1:30-4 p.m.; fees free for Texas State Parks Pass members (cardholders only), $2 non-members, $1 students; available to groups of 10 or more by reservation on other dates (979) 968-5658. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery SHS]
April 2007 — Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery SHS — Group History Tours — The Historic and Scenic and Monument Hill guided walking tours are available to groups of 10 or more by reservation only. Hear the history of Monument Hill, how Texas developed after the Mexican American War and about German immigrant H. L. Kreische, his home and brewery on the longer Historic and Scenic tour. Learn about the history of Monument Hill only in the shorter Monument Hill tour. Tours last approximately one to 1-1/2 hours; fees for either tour free for Texas State Parks Pass members (cardholders only), $3.50 non-members, senior citizens and students for Historic and Scenic tour, $2 non-members for Monument Hill tour, $1 students; reservations required (979) 968-5658. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery SHS]
April 2007 — Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery SHS — Kreische Brewery Tours — Every Saturday and Sunday weather permitting. Take a guided, walking tour with a trained docent through the ruins of one of the first breweries in Texas. Learn how German immigrant, Heinrich Kreische, built and operated one of the first commercial 19th century breweries. Weather permitting. 2-3 p.m. and 3:30-4:30 p.m.; fees free for Texas State Parks Pass members (cardholders only), $2 non-members, $1 students; available to groups of 10 or more by reservation (979) 968-5658. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery SHS]
May 2007 — Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery SHS — Group History Tours — The Historic and Scenic and Monument Hill guided walking tours are available to groups of 10 or more by reservation only. Hear the history of Monument Hill, how Texas developed after the Mexican American War and about German immigrant H. L. Kreische, his home and brewery on the longer Historic and Scenic tour. Learn about the history of Monument Hill only in the shorter Monument Hill tour. Tours last approximately one to 1-1/2 hours; fees for either tour free for Texas State Parks Pass members (cardholders only), $3.50 non-members, senior citizens and students for Historic and Scenic tour, $2 non-members for Monument Hill tour, $1 students; reservations required (979) 968-5658. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery SHS]
May 2007 — Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery SHS — Kreische Brewery Tours — Every Saturday and Sunday weather permitting. Take a guided, walking tour with a trained docent through the ruins of one of the first breweries in Texas. Learn how German immigrant, Heinrich Kreische, built and operated one of the first commercial 19th century breweries. Weather permitting. 2-3 p.m. and 3:30-4:30 p.m.; fees free for Texas State Parks Pass members (cardholders only), $2 non-members, $1 students; available to groups of 10 or more by reservation (979) 968-5658. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery SHS]
May 6, 13, 2007 — Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery SHS — Kreische House Tours — Take a guided, walking tour with a trained docent through the 1850s, three-story home of master stonemason and German immigrant, Heinrich Kreische. Witness his craftsmanship and learn of the Kreische family history. Tours last approximately one hour, and are organized as visitors arrive. 1:30-4 p.m.; fees free for Texas State Parks Pass members (cardholders only), $2 non-members, $1 students; available to groups of 10 or more by reservation on other dates (979) 968-5658. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery SHS]
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Symbols and Abbreviations
= Featured Event- SP = State Park
- SHS = State Historic Site
- SP&HS = State Park and Historic Site
- SFH = State Fish Hatchery
- SNA = State Natural Area
- WMA = Wildlife Management Area
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