Upcoming Events
Eight Miles from the Front Gate-Lecture & Book Sale
Life Behind the Scenes at the Historic Y.O. Ranch
“It was the summer of 1977, and I was at the Texas Capitol researching voting patterns for the political campaign I was working for,” writes author Norma Schreiner as she describes her meeting with rancher Charles Schreiner III. “I decided to drop by the office of one of my favorite house members, Jim Nugent. . . . Before his staff could announce me, he was bellowing, ‘Norma, come in here. There’s someone I want you to meet.’”
So began the tempestuous, yet mostly good-natured relationship between the author and the man she often called “Charlie Three,” scion of the historic Schreiner ranching family of the Texas Hill Country. Charles Schreiner III was largely responsible for saving the Texas longhorn from extinction by founding the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America in 1964. The first bull and cow registered belonged to Charlie, and he grew the association from its initial membership of thirty to having members throughout the world by the time of his death. Amazingly, he promoted the breed with not one, but two cattle drives of longhorns across modern day Texas.
Their subsequent marriage would last only two years, but that time would place her on the legendary Y.O. Ranch during the centennial of its founding in 1880. Since the 1950s, the ranch began to stock exotic animals for hunting and breeding purposes year-round, a practice that has since become vital to many Texas ranches’ economic survival. Schreiner would see Y.O. as one of the first Texas ranches to add a pair of giraffes that have descendants still on the ranch to this day. Schreiner, a sixth-generation Texan, was the fourth wife of Charles Schreiner III. In 1979, she became the first woman elected to the board of directors of a livestock association, the South Texas Longhorn Association.
Told with candor and good humor, Schreiner’s memoir, Eight Miles from the Front Gate: My Life on the Y.O. Ranch with Charles Schreiner III, of her time on the ranch and how those experiences shaped her life makes for entertaining and enlightening reading. Unfortunately, Schreiner passed away as the book was being published. To speak for Schreiner, the Frontier Times Museum will welcome Harold Prasatik, Schreiner’s partner, to tell tales of what an amazing woman Schreiner was. The event is free and open to the public and will take place on Thursday, May 7th at the museum at 5:30 pm. The book will be available for sale at the museum. If you have read the book, you are welcome to join this lively discussion. The Frontier Times Museum is located at 510 13th Street in Bandera, Texas.
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Mothers Day at the Museum
This Mother’s Day, it’s time to unleash Mom’s inner explorer! Pack your bags for an epic adventure at the Frontier Times Museum on Saturday, May 9th – and here’s the best part: Mom’s admission is absolutely FREE!
Join us for a day packed with excitement from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM as you explore the era of the frontier times! This isn’t just any museum trip; it’s a treasure hunt for fascinating artifacts from all over the globe. Imagine Mom's surprise when she meets the legendary two-faced goat – yes, you read that right!
Located at 510 13th Street in Bandera, Texas, the Frontier Times Museum is the perfect backdrop for a family outing where The Past meets The Peculiar! So, let’s make some unforgettable memories as you and Mom discover one of the oldest history museums in Texas together. Adventure awaits – and it’s all about giving Mom the best gift ever, time with you!
4th Sunday Cowboy Jamboree
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at our monthly 4th Sunday Cowboy Jamboree! This is not just any ordinary gathering; it’s an electrifying celebration featuring our very own Frontier Times Troubadours! Each month, one of these incredibly talented musicians steps into the spotlight as the host, leading the charge for a sensational afternoon filled with live music that’ll have you tapping your feet and singing along.
Imagine the vibrant sounds of guitars, mandolins, fiddles, and even spoons echoing through the air, while voices unite in harmony across the beautiful backyard of the museum. It’s a lively mix of energy and talent that promises to transport you to a world of cowboy spirit and camaraderie. Don’t miss out on the chance to be a part of this thrilling musical adventure! Come join us and let the magic of music sweep you away! Mays host is Texas Tall Paul Hilliard.
Two Days of 250th Birthday America Celebrations: Freedom on the Frontier
Happy 250th Birthday, America!
Join us for a spectacular weekend celebration at the museum as we honor The Story of America and the incredible journey that built our nation!
On Saturday experience the grit, determination, and unbreakable spirit of our forefathers through thrilling demonstrations, captivating music, and authentic crafts. Witness the past come alive with amazing re-enactments that will transport you back to the heart of early America!
And what’s a celebration without some classic American treats? Get ready for delicious hot dogs and refreshing Rocket Pops to fuel your day of fun! Saturdays festivities are from 10am to 2:00pm.
Sunday join us again as our Frontier Times Troubadours bring back the classic Americana songs that will have you toe tapping and singing along. Sundays event runs from 1-4pm.
Let’s come together to celebrate our heritage and the dreams that shaped our great nation. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event!
Two Days for 250th Birthday America: Cowboy Jamboree
Happy 250th Birthday, America!
Sunday join us again as our Frontier Times Troubadours bring back the classic Americana songs that will have you toe tapping and singing along. Sundays event runs from 1-4pm.
Let’s come together to celebrate our heritage and the dreams that shaped our great nation. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event!
4th Sunday Cowboy Jamboree
It is with heavy hearts that we remember a truly remarkable friend and supporter of our museum, Mary Schenk. Mary was not just a horsewoman and a talented writer; she was a music lover with an extraordinary spirit that touched the lives of everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Her delightful warmth and quick wit brought joy to our days, and her memory will forever remain in our hearts.
To honor Mary and the incredible legacy she leaves behind, the Frontier Times Troubadours will hold a special musical tribute. This celebration is a heartfelt reminder of her indelible spirit and her zest for life. We invite you to join us on April 26th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Frontier Times Museum Cowboy Jamboree.
Let’s come together to share our favorite stories of Mary, reminisce about the laughter and joy she brought into our lives, and celebrate the beautiful spirit she was. Your presence would mean so much as we pay tribute to a beloved friend who will be deeply missed.
Annual Spring Fundraising Gala
Get Ready to Fiesta at Our Annual Spring Gala on April 18, 2026!
Join us for a night filled with fun, food, and philanthropy as we celebrate the heart and soul of Bandera County at the Frontier Times Museum! This year, we're bringing the vibrant spirit of Mexico to life with our exciting Fiesta theme!
Indulge in a delicious Mexican dinner, savor festive Margaritas, and immerse yourself in a night that’s not just about having a blast, but also about giving back to YOUR museum. Yes, you heard that right—this museum is owned by YOU, the incredible citizens of Bandera County!
Your support is crucial. Every ticket purchased helps us create fantastic educational programs that inspire and engage the youth of our community. Plus, our gala is the highlight of the year, featuring an incredible raffle, thrilling silent auctions, and a live auction that promises excitement!
Grab your friends, don your best fiesta attire, and don’t miss out on this chance to have a wonderful evening while making a difference. Tickets are just $100 per person but come with priceless memories and the joy of supporting a cause close to our hearts.
Let’s make this gala the biggest and best one yet! Buy your ticket today and prepare for a night of laughter, community spirit, and celebration! We can’t wait to see you there!
4th Sunday Cowboy Jamboree
The Frontier Times Troubadours!
4th Sunday Jamboree is a monthly free musical event! Each month a different member of the Frontier Times Troubadours hosts and plays their favorite songs with the assistance of some of the best musicians Bandera has to offer. The March host is Lew Pewterbaugh.
You were there Karen Beth
Video Presentation Explores the Liberation of a French Village in World War II
Discover the remarkable story of the moment when American troops went against orders to liberate a small French village from Nazi occupation during World War II. Karen Downing Ripley will present You Were There, Karen Beth, a video presentation she created from her podcast that tells the story of her unexpected visit to Plélo, a small village in the Brittany region of France. The story is deeply personal for Ripley because her father, Delbert Franklin Downing, was among the American soldiers who helped liberate the village from Nazi forces.
As the daughter of an American liberator, Ripley was moved and surprised by the outpouring of gratitude shown by the people of Brittany in remembrance of the American soldiers who freed their community. She created her podcast to honor those who fought for the region’s freedom, and to share with fellow Americans the remarkable ways the villagers of Plélo continue to show gratitude 80 years later. The podcast is dedicated to Patton's Third Army, the 15th Cavalry Reconnaissance Group Troop B, the Allies, the French Resistance, and the citizens who fought for Brittany’s liberation from Nazi occupation.
Ripley describes the project as a love letter to the people of Brittany to show her appreciation for the ways they still remember and honor the American soldiers who risked everything to save Plélo and help secure democracy for all. During the presentation, she shares the remarkable story of arriving in Plélo just days before the village’s annual liberation celebration. The synergy and providence of her unplanned arrival just days before the celebration was all the more unbelievable as she had traveled there to deliver her father’s military documents—records that detailed the events of the village’s liberation – unaware of the celebrations.
The presentation is hosted jointly by the Lakehills Community Center and the Frontier Times Museum Speaker Series. Barbara Engel, President of the Lakehills Community Center, said, “You Were There, Karen Beth is an intimate storytelling podcast where host Karen Downing Ripley takes listeners on deeply personal journeys through pivotal moments in history and her own life.” Rebecca Norton, Executive Director of the Frontier Times Museum, added, “Each episode weaves together personal memoir with historical significance, creating compelling narratives that connect the past with the present.”
The presentation will take place Thursday, March 19, at 5:00 p.m. It is free and open to the public and will be held at the Lakehills Community Center, located at 11225 Park Road 37 in Lakehills, Texas. For more information, visit the Lakehills Community Center website at https://lakehillscommunitycenter.org or the Frontier Times Museum website at www.frontiertimesmuseum.org.
Spring Break Crafts & Creativity
Join us for an exciting Spring Break Craft & Creativity event at the Frontier Times Museum! Dive into a world of fun with thrilling scavenger hunts, create your very own pinch pots, and craft a beautiful garden to take home. Challenge your friends to a game of horseshoes and embark on an adventure to dig for hidden artifacts. Don't miss out on the creativity and excitement—come explore with us!
Drive a Tank Raffle
Get Ready for the Ultimate Adventure!
Are you ready to unleash your inner warrior? Here’s your chance for an adrenaline-pumping experience like no other! Grab your raffle ticket now, and you and two lucky guests could embark on a heart-racing journey to Uvalde, where the excitement never stops!
Imagine climbing into a roaring tank and feeling the power as you take the driver’s seat! But that’s just the beginning! You’ll also have the chance to wield a flamethrower, blast away with a PMK Machine Gun, and take aim with the awe-inspiring M107 Barrett .50 sniper rifle!
This is not just any ordinary day – it’s an epic adventure packed with thrills that you’ll never forget!
✨ Only 100 tickets are available! ✨ Don’t miss your shot at this incredible opportunity. Each ticket is just $100, so secure yours now and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime! 🌟
Drawing will be held April 18, 2026.
Frontier Family Fun Spring Break
Frontier Times Museum
Spring Break 2026: A Spectacular Celebration of America’s 250th Birthday!
10am to 3pm March 9-13, 2026
Get ready for an unforgettable spring break as we celebrate America’s 250th Birthday! Dive into hands-on activities, embark on exciting scavenger hunts, and create unique masterpieces—all included with your museum admission! Join us for a vibrant celebration that honors our nation’s rich heritage and diverse cultures. Don’t miss this chance to make lasting memories!
**All Week Long:** Experience an exciting wagon ride with Debra Slate from Wagon Rides of Bandera, pulled by the hard-working horse team of Nick and J.R. (included with museum admission).
**Monday, March 9, 2026: FANTASTIC FIRST AMERICANS!** Step back in time and immerse yourself in the incredible world of Indigenous peoples who first roamed these lands! Witness flintknapper Christian Markham as he skillfully crafts arrowheads the ancient way. Discover wondrous treasures with Bandera's own T.J. Jennings—who knows what you'll unearth! Get hands-on with the Atlatl and dig for genuine artifacts, then craft your very own pinch pots. This is history come alive!
**Tuesday, March 10, 2026: WILD AMERICA!** Ready to unleash your wild side? Explore the captivating world of birds with Laura Levy from Busy Birding, meet Texas native animals with Becky Etzler from the Kerrville Nature Center, and discover the majesty of Texas trees and plants with David Goree from San Antonio Parks & Recreation. But wait—there's MORE! Don’t miss the 45-minute show by Happy Tails starting at 11:30 AM, featuring porcupines, cavies, pythons, boas, alpacas, and even foxes! With tons of activities and crafts, this day will be an absolute blast for kids of all ages!
**Wednesday, March 11, 2026: I WOOL ALWAYS LOVE EWE AMERICA!** Start your day with cuddly sheep—especially the adorable babies! Dale Naumann from Naumann Angoras brings a goat load of fluffy fun. Watch Jennifer Nimmrichter from Sheepwalk Ranch transform wool into artistry, then see John Garcia demonstrate sheep shearing. And what's a farm without horses? Emily Cristofich from Heritage Oaks Rescue will reveal the secrets to caring for these magnificent animals. Plus, take home your very own garden and learn to weave beautiful creations!
**Thursday, March 12, 2026: PROTECTING AMERICA!** Meet the fearless heroes who put their lives on the line daily to keep us safe! Celebrate the courageous firefighters, paramedics, game wardens and soldiers who protect and serve our communities. Bandera's bravest will be here from the Bandera EMS, Bandera Fire & Rescue, Bandera American Legion, Game Warden and Bandera County Sheriff—this day is all about honoring the champions of our safety!
**Friday, March 13, 2026: AMERICA: DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS!** Why is Texas truly great? Because of its cowboys! Watch in awe as Trick Roper Kevin Fitzpatrick dazzles us with his skills from 1 PM to 3 PM. Don’t miss the chance to feed and pet our adorable Scottish Highland Cows—after all, cattle and Texas go hand in hand! Also Camp Verde, the home of the camel experiment, is just down the road so Bill Rivers of Movieland Animals is bringing camels to the museum for you to learn about. And what could be more Texan than indulging in Blue Bell Ice Cream? Enjoy a sweet treat and then unleash your inner artist as you paint a stunning Texas scene with watercolor artist Connie Young.
Don’t let this epic spring break celebration pass you by! Dive into a week where history, culture, and community collide in spectacular fashion! Let’s create unforgettable memories and honor the incredible journey of America together!
Frontier Times Museum 510 13th Street, Bandera TX 830-796-3864 www.frontiertimesmuseum.org
Flea Market & Print Sale
Dressed Flea Market & Sale—-
Start your Christmas shopping early at the museum's 5th Annual Dressed Flea Market & Sale on December 11th & 12th. This annual event has become a not-to-be-missed tradition for shoppers looking for those hard-to-find treasures. This year's sale will feature original artwork, vintage housewares, antique furniture and tools, out-of-print books, jewelry, and holiday decor. All items have been donated to the museum just for the sale, including large lots from local antique dealers. Proceeds from the sale help underwrite the museum's educational and historical programs and the care and upkeep of the museum's own dressed fleas. Thursday and Friday, December 11th & 12th, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Dr. Donald Frazier introduces E Pluribus Texas: Telling the Story of Our State
E Pluribus Texas: Telling the Story of Our State
Dr. Don Frazier, Director of The Texas Center at Schreiner University, will introduce this landmark video series. Told in five-minute segments across 250 episodes, this series will serve as a teaching tool in classrooms and as a way to refresh the Lone Star story for natives and newcomers alike. Please note that this event will be held at the Bandera Kronkosky Library located at 515 Main Street in their downstairs meeting room.
Flea Market & Print Sale
Dressed Flea Market & Sale—-POSTPONED UNTIL DECEMBER 11TH AND 12TH!
Start your Christmas shopping early at the museum's 5th Annual Dressed Flea Market & Sale on November 20th and 21st. This annual event has become a not-to-be-missed tradition for shoppers looking for those hard-to-find treasures. This year's sale will feature original artwork, vintage housewares, antique furniture and tools, out-of-print books, jewelry, and holiday decor. All items have been donated to the museum just for the sale, including large lots from local antique dealers. Proceeds from the sale help underwrite the museum's educational and historical programs and the care and upkeep of the museum's own dressed fleas. Thursday and Friday, November 20th & 21st, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
4th Sunday Cowboy Jamboree
The Frontier Times Troubadours!
4th Sunday Jamboree is a monthly free musical event! Each month a different member of the Frontier Times Troubadours hosts and plays their favorite songs with the assistance of some of the best musicians Bandera has to offer. The October host is Jay Urbano.
Moonshine & Moonpie Bash
Join us for our annual Moonshine & Moon Pie fundraiser.
Sample several flavors of Moonshine along with options from our Beer & Wine bar.
Enjoy a delicious Southern dinner catered by Trail Boss while enjoying live music from Mish Mash, a variety band that will entertain you throughout the evening.
To top off your evening indulge in a selection of pies and homemade Moon Pies!
Tickets are available for purchase at the Museum for $50 each. Please note that attendees must be 21 years of age or older.
Thank you to our generous sponsors: Texas Partners Bank, Pipe Creek Animal Clinic, Bandera Pro Rodeo Association, Mayan Dude Ranch, Meier Ranch, Steve and Natalie Shirley, Bandera Wine & Spirits , Dr. William Pannebaker DDS, Vincent’s Automotive, Buddy’s Septic & Water Well Service, Texas Custom Coach, Bandera Bank, and Susan Junker.
Dig into Archaeology
Archaeology Family Activity Day
October 11th
10:30 am – 2:30 pm
To celebrate Texas Archaeology Month, the Frontier Times Museum will host Archaeology Day on October 11th on the museum grounds. Activities will include Digging for Artifacts, Foodways of Native Texans, Atlatl Throwing, and Make Your Own Pottery Bowl. On hand to do demonstrations all day is T. J. Jennings showing a collection of arrowheads and projectile points, and Christian Markham. who will demonstrate the art of flintknapping. Jennings and Markham will also be presenting programs at 11:00 am and 1:30 pm on the museum’s Trail Drivers Theatre outdoor stage.
Activities and programs are free with museum admission. Everyone is encouraged to come and be an archaeologist for the day. The Frontier Times Museum is located at 510 13th Street in Bandera, Texas. Visit www.frontiertimesmuseum.org or call 830-796-3864 for more information.
Dedication Celebration
The long-awaited day is finally here, and we couldn't be more thrilled to share this moment with everyone! Our new Historical Marker has arrived, and it's a beautiful testament to the history of our 92-year-old museum. A special thank you goes out to the McMullan Family for their generous donation, which has allowed us to enhance our historic site and restore our Totem Pole to its original, vibrant colors.
Artist Logan Miles did a fantastic job reviving the totem pole in 2023, and now, with the marker in place, we can fully celebrate these important pieces of our heritage. We invite you all to join us for the unveiling of the new marker. It's a great opportunity to connect with the McMullan Family, meet the artist, and appreciate the totem pole and the historical marker together. We look forward to seeing you there!
4th Sunday Cowboy Jamboree
The Frontier Times Troubadours!
4th Sunday Jamboree is a monthly free musical event! Each month a different member of the Frontier Times Troubadours hosts and plays their favorite songs with the assistance of some of the best musicians Bandera has to offer. The September host is Paul Hilliard.
Art Fair & Print Sale
ART SALE EXTENDED THRU SEPTEMBER 6TH!!
The museum will be hosting an Art Fair & Print Sale on Friday, August 29th and Saturday, August 30th. For sale are numerous art prints and original artwork from Texas artists such as Dalhart Windberg and Warren Hunter. The sale happens during museum hours from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. For the enthusiastic buyer, a special VIP Preview Sale will be held on Thursday, August 28th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Wine and refreshments will be served to make for a pleasant and fun buying experience.
The event is made possible through a generous donation of Dalhart Windberg prints by Tom and Nora Dobson. Dale Windberg is a renowned Texas artist known for his beautiful landscapes of the Texas Hill Country and the Texas coast. The Dobsons donated a large inventory of Windberg prints to the museum to help raise operational funds. These funds will assist the museum in continuing our educational programs that are offered to local and area students free of charge.
4th Sunday Cowboy Jamboree
The Frontier Times Troubadours!
4th Sunday Jamboree is a monthly free musical event! Each month a different member of the Frontier Times Troubadours hosts and plays their favorite songs with the assistance of some of the best musicians Bandera has to offer. Lee Haile will be hosting for August.
No Jamboree in July
The Frontier Times Troubadours!
Jamboree is on vacation for the month of July.
Thank you and hope to see everyone on August 24th.
Becoming a Wool Farmer
Nobody said being Sheperd would be easy! but it can be rewarding. We’re going to unravel, pun intended, the art of being a wool farmer from the garden to the garter stich.
A Roundtable of Ideas
Warren Hunter: Painter of Texas Beauty
Local historian, Lauren Langford, talks about artist Warren Hunter covering the story of his life along with discussion about his artwork and teaching.
The Switzerland of Texas
BANDERA WAS ONCE KNOWN AS THE SWITZERLAND OF TEXAS:
MUSEUM DIRECTOR GIVES HISTORY OF TOURISM PRESENTATION
Rebecca Norton, Executive Director of the Frontier Times Museum, will present a slide show talk on Thursday, July 3rd. Norton’s presentation, The Switzerland of Texas, will explore early tourism in Bandera County and how the community has changed from being a primarily agricultural community to a tourist destination. The presentation will begin at 5:30 pm and is free and open to the public. Norton is proposing the founder of the museum, J. Marvin Hunter, may have been among the first to see the potential of Bandera County as a tourist mecca. He used his Bandera New Era and his magazine, the Frontier Times, to proclaim how beautiful and beneficial a visit to Bandera would be for one’s health and spiritual well-being. When economic hardships fell on local ranchers, many looked to open their ranches as guest ranches, also known as dude ranches. The ranch owners marketed Bandera as the Cowboy Capital of the World and visitors began to flock to Bandera to stay on a ranch, wear cowboy and cowgirl clothing, ride horses and enjoy Bandera’s western flair.
The presentation is part of the Smithsonian Institution’s traveling exhibit, Crossroads: Changes in Rural America that is on display in the cafeteria at the Bandera Middle School. The presentation will take place on the cafeteria’s stage. The Bandera Middle School is located at 1005 Cherry Street in Bandera, Texas.
Smithsonian Map & Program Guide
We are honored to be a part of the Smithsonian and their Museum on Main Street national tour.
June 21st to July 26, 2025
Main Exhibit Location is
Bandera Middle School
1005 Cherry Street, Bandera TX—Park and enter in the lot at the end of Mulberry Street
Monday thru Saturday~~10am to 4PM
Sunday~~12pm to 4pm
Tap the page for full map and program
Smithsonian Exhibit
We are honored to be a part of the Smithsonian and their Museum on Main Street national tour.
June 21st to July 26, 2025
Main Exhibit Location is
Bandera Middle School
1005 Cherry Street, Bandera TX—Park and enter in the lot at the end of Mulberry Street
Monday thru Saturday~~10am to 4PM
Sunday 12-4pm
Local Exhibits included at the middle School Are:
Bandera Electric Cooperative~Rural Electrification
Stompede Days & The Free State of Bandera
Schoolhouse Memories~Bandera Schoolhouses of the Past
Rodeo Round-Up~Bandera Rodeos Through Time
Living off the Land~From Ranches to Travelers
Dudes, Dances & Delights~Bandera Birthplace of the Dude Ranch in Texas
Tejano Son of Texas-Policarpio Rodriquez
Bandera’s Music History: The Music goes on Forever
Satellite Exhibits
Arnold-Tyron Cemetery~
Bandera Kronkosky Library
Bandera Natural History & Art Musuem
Frontier Times Museum
Lakehills Area Library
Medina Community Library
Pollys Chapel
Polly Schoolhouse
Pipe Creek Community Center
River Oaks Courts
The Sheepwalk Ranch
Visit Downtown Bandera “If These Walls Could Talk” Participants
Smithsonian Grand Opening
Please join us as we welcome to Bandera the Smithsonian Exhibit Crossroads: Change in Rural America.
Along with the Smithsonian exhibit will be many exhibits highlighting changes in Bandera.
Meet & Great with Author J. E. Weiner
Writer Sets Her Novel in Bandera
On the eve of the Civil War, Polish immigrants Marcin and Agnieszka Anderwald arrive in Bandera, Texas, seeking a fresh start in a new land of fertile soil and freedom. But their dreams quickly become nightmares when Marcin provokes a sinister specter hell-bent on revenge. A battle ensues for the hearts, minds, and souls of the Anderwalds and their extended family of immigrant outcasts, Arab camel wranglers, wounded warriors, and a songstress on the verge of madness. As the generations unfold, each must confront its darkest fears. Can faith, love, and sacrifice overcome unrelenting evil, or will the Anderwalds remain forever wretched and undone?
The Wretched and Undone is a sweeping historical-fiction novel set in the heart of the Texas Hill Country and inspired by real people and actual events. Set in Bandera Texas this book begins at the Frontier Times Museum. Then you will recognize places like St. Stanislaus and the Medina River. Names such as Anderwald, Standard, Kalka and more are blended through this fictional tale that is captivating from the first page.
The Frontier Times Museum welcomes novelist, J. E. Weiner, on Thursday, June 12th, for an author’s meet and greet from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Heralded as "a genre-bending thrill ride through Old Texas," the novel was named a Killer Nashville Top Pick for 2024 and a Claymore Award Finalist for Best Southern Gothic. In reviewing the novel, Adam Van Winkle, editor-in-chief at Cowboy Jamboree Press, stated, “A rattlesnake falls from the church rafters [St. Stanislaus], and from there, J. E. Weiner unwinds a scorching Southern gothic tale… Her generation-by-generation saga of the Anderwald family across the tumult of the late nineteenth century is told with true authenticity of voice and place. Her characters are so well crafted they crawl off the page. The novel's dark edges are absolutely gripping. A finer piece of historical fiction I cannot recall."
The book places historic Bandera and the Texas Hill Country in the spotlight. Come and see if your family is a character in the book, which will be available for purchase at the event. Wine and refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public. The museum is located at 510 13th Street, Bandera, Texas. For more information, call 830-796-3864.
4th Sunday Cowboy Jamboree
The Frontier Times Troubadours!
4th Sunday Jamboree is a monthly free musical event! Each month a different member of the Frontier Times Troubadours hosts and plays their favorite songs with the assistance of some of the best musicians Bandera has to offer. Paul Hilliard will be hosting for May.
4th Sunday Cowboy Jamboree
The Frontier Times Troubadours!
4th Sunday Jamboree is a monthly free musical event! Each month a different member of the Frontier Times Troubadours hosts and plays their favorite songs with the assistance of some of the best musicians Bandera has to offer. David Wayne will be hosting for April.
Annual Spring Fundraising Gala
Tickets available for purchase at the Museum.
Dinner catered by Black Tie Affairs
Full Bar Service
Live and Silent Auction
Raffle for Henry Steel 30-30, lever action $100 each. Call museum for raffle ticket or buy at gala.
Gala will be at the Lodge on San Julian Creek
4th Sunday Cowboy Jamboree
The Frontier Times Troubadours!
4th Sunday Jamboree is a monthly free musical event! Each month a different member of the Frontier Times Troubadours hosts and plays their favorite songs with the assistance of some of the best musicians Bandera has to offer. David LeStourgeon will be hosting for March.
Spring Break Fun Continues
Spring break fun continues at the Museum!
Monday-Origami and Watercolors
Tuesday & Thursday-Face Painting
Fun Everyday-Arts & Crafts, Gardening, Scavenger Hunts , Arrowhead Dig and More
Get your Treasure Map for prizes and discounts at both Bandera Museums.