LA GRANGE — The Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center (TCHCC) in La Grange invites you to a family Sunday Funday filled with music, food, laughter, Czech culture and remembrance during the 22nd Annual Slavnost ‘May Fest’ on May 21. Festivities begin with a recognition ceremony at 10:30 a.m.
The Czech Immigrants to Texas will be honored and the stones on the Immigrant Wall will be recognized.
A chicken fried chicken dinner will be served beginning at 11:30 a.m. Plenty of Czech-style des serts will also be available, along with refreshing beverages of all kinds. There will be live music from 11:30 a.m. (after the ceremony) untill 4 p.m. on the deck of the main center by the Donnie Wavra & Friends Orchestra.
The day's activities also include a traditional May Pole Dance at 1:30 p.m. and demonstrations will also be done at the Zapala Saw Mill and Czech Newspaper Museum. Czech founded organizations will have booths to visit for you to learn about their great services. The Czech Heritage Society will have activities for the children and family. You'll also have a chance to shop in the Country Store/Pastry Shop and the Kopecky Gift Shop where you'll find unique gifts for dads, grads, birthdays, newlyweds and Christmas ornaments in stock year-round and much more!
Have you seen the Czech Village?
During Slavnost, tour the TCHCC Czech Village, which includes structures from the late 1800s and early 1900s depicting what life was like for Czech Texans as they began life in their new home. See the latest additions – the Czech Newspaper Museum and SPJST Lodge 19 Velehrad. The village also features houses from the Kalich, Hoelscher, Migl, and Hluchanek-Salas Families. The Hoelscher Haus is home to the Polka Lov ers Club of Texas Museum, and the Kalich House serves as the Czech Music Museum of Texas.
The Village also includes the Zapala Saw Mill, Janak Barn & Texas Czech Agriculture Museum, and a double log crib.
Want to spend the the weekend?
The Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill State Historic Sites will also have the Bluff SchuetzenFest on Saturday, May 20, which adds another cultural event to the area. This makes for a great weekend at our venue and gives time to visit the many great sites in La Grange. Book a room at the Best Western Hotel just around the corner from TCHCC.
Call for reservations (979) 9686800 and be sure to ask for the TCHCC discount!
In case of inclement weather, the Slavnost will continue in the comfort of the Pavilion Hall on the grounds. So come on out rain or shine for a great time!
Visit TCHCC and enjoy a family day full of culture and exciting history! Normal business hours are Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. For more call TCHCC at (888) 785-4500 or email [email protected]. The website is www.czechtexas.org. Join us on Facebook!
