3rd Annual Wassail at DeWalt Heritage Center

Come One, Come All...And Deck the Halls of Dew House!!!!

On Sunday December 8 2013, the DeWalt Heritage Center (the historic Dew House) is hosting its 3rd Annual Wassail.  The Dew House will be open to the community FREE of charge from 1 - 4 p.m.  

The Scanlin Oaks Recorder Ensemble, the "Whistlestops" and the Elkins Knightbeats, as well as other area performers will be entertaining with songs of the season.  The past two years Santa Claus also dropped in, so kids of every age could whisper their wishes in his ear. Cookies and Wassail will be served courtesy of HEB-Sienna Market.

Dew House is East Fort Bend County's only museum and is located at the back of Kitty Hollow Park. Going South on Highway 6, the park entrance is just past the Sienna/HEB entrance on the left.   

Thousands Attend Texian Market Days 2013

Over 6,000 guests explored four historic sites and a plethora of activities at George Ranch Historical Park on Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26. The Park was bustling with excitement over the weekend  as guests traveled from miles around to experience over 100 years of Texas history at the 30^th Annual Texian Market Days, benefiting the Fort Bend County Museum Association’s educational programs and historic preservation efforts.

 Candace Jones, Director at George Ranch Historical Park, said, “It was truly one of the best in terms of smoothness of operations, quality of programs, diversity of publicity, and great customer service. The entire festival reflected commitment and teamwork.  The 30th Anniversary showed a strong re-focus on our historical ‘roots’ and the quality was superb.  Our attendance was noticeably higher and the visitors were enthralled with all of the activities.”

 Among the thousands of festival attendees were folks from neighboring counties, states and even foreign countries. Throughout the Park, familiar faces of long-time volunteers and history enthusiasts could be seen sharing their knowledge and personal collections alongside newcomers who were participating for the first time.

 “The Fort Bend County Museum Association would like to extend sincere thanks to all of the volunteers, docents, staff, sponsors, contributors, and festival patrons who have made this living history festival possible year after year. Texian Market Days would not be successful without all of you, and we deeply appreciate your continued support and participation. Thank you for helping us keep Texas history alive!” said Krystal Willeby, 2013 Texian Market Days Chairman.

New for 2013, this 1874 Gatling Gun was

 brought out by Harperhaus Productions.

Long-time volunteer participants of Texian Market Days,

 the Lee Family brougt out this WWII Jeep in

 addition to their antique wheeled riding toys.

Volunteers from Brazos Bend State Park invited guests

 to learn about native wildlife 

at their booth  near the bridge over Dry Creek.

Soldados march back to camp after defeating 

roving bandits in the 1830s battle reenactment.

Don Herlitz, 30 year Texian Market Days participant, and 

his Confederate artillery crew fire off a shot at advancing

 Union troops in the 1860s Civil War reenactment.

The Brazos River Pickers played old-time tunes 

under the shade of the ancient oak trees

 in the yard at the 1890s Davis Victorian Mansion.

Another 30 year veteran of the Texian Market Days Festival,

 Dr. Bushrod sings of the magic of Wonder Oil during the 

Medicine Show comedy act with the Tanner Family Minstrels.

Vendors of all kinds were selling a variety of goods

 and crafts throughout the Park during the festival.

Learning Victorian dances at the 1890s Davis Mansion was just 

one of the many hands-on activities available

 to guests during Texian Market Days.

A full album of photos from the event is available on the George Ranch Historical Park’s Facebook page.
See something you loved at this year’s festival? Email your Texian Market Days festival feedback to info@georgeranch.org