27th Annual Round Top Area Historical Society
Christmas Tour of Homes
Saturday - December 7, 2024 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
2024 RTAHS Limited Edition Christmas Ornament
Christmas Tour of Homes
Saturday - December 7, 2024 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
2024 RTAHS Limited Edition Christmas Ornament
Christmas Tour of Homes - Dec. 3, 2022
26th Annual Round Top Area Historical Society
Christmas Tour of Homes
Saturday December 3, 2022 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Christmas Tour of Homes
Saturday December 3, 2022 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Seven Beautiful Properties Decorated for Christmas
Zach Lamberth and Cara Vasquez
Modern Farmhouse with surprising antique features
Melissa Vasquez
Cozy Cottage filled with charming antiques
Jim and Daniel De Ridder
Large Texas comfortable home lavishly decorated
Guest House on lush grounds with gardens
Round Top Family Library
From abandoned Lutheran Church to cherished library
Rummel Haus
Historical 1872 stone house converted to library auxiliary building
Cora Sue and Harry Mach
Forgotten home to restored Victorian beauty
Zach Lamberth and Cara Vasquez
Modern Farmhouse with surprising antique features
Melissa Vasquez
Cozy Cottage filled with charming antiques
Jim and Daniel De Ridder
Large Texas comfortable home lavishly decorated
Guest House on lush grounds with gardens
Round Top Family Library
From abandoned Lutheran Church to cherished library
Rummel Haus
Historical 1872 stone house converted to library auxiliary building
Cora Sue and Harry Mach
Forgotten home to restored Victorian beauty
Honoring our Veterans - November 10th
HONORING ALL WHO SERVED
Thursday, 1:30 p.m.
Round Top - Carmine
High School Gym
378 Centennial Street
Carmine, Tx 78932
Round Top Area Historical Society will be making a contribution to honor our Veterans this year by contributing towards the Veteran's Event presented by our local High School. The entire school district will be there along with local veterans celebrating with patriotic music and speaker presentations.
The Historical Society will be supplying flags for all the students, teachers, veterans and guests as well as a patriotic decorated cake for our awesome veterans.
Gifts of tote bags and key chains will be available for our honored guests.
Veterans, we are so grateful for your service to our country.
Thursday, 1:30 p.m.
Round Top - Carmine
High School Gym
378 Centennial Street
Carmine, Tx 78932
Round Top Area Historical Society will be making a contribution to honor our Veterans this year by contributing towards the Veteran's Event presented by our local High School. The entire school district will be there along with local veterans celebrating with patriotic music and speaker presentations.
The Historical Society will be supplying flags for all the students, teachers, veterans and guests as well as a patriotic decorated cake for our awesome veterans.
Gifts of tote bags and key chains will be available for our honored guests.
Veterans, we are so grateful for your service to our country.
Pics from the event
Join us as we Rock the Halles in Round Top
This will be a Dueling Piano Bar experience like no other. The Renowned Howl at the Moon is bringing a full performance to the Halles Venue.
This will a charitable event and we want to reward every-ones incredible generosity with a rocking good time and incredible sing-along party like no other. There will be a mix of 70's,80's, 90's songs. We will toast the night away with cocktails, fun games and a silent auction as well.
Net Proceeds of the event will benefit the following national and local organizations. The Ride to End Alzheimer's. Texas hosts a National ride to end Alzheimers Annually this November 6th in Wimberly, TX. We will have plenty of information for you the day of the event. Ride to End ALZ will be the primary beneficiary ( 50% of funds) Our other two local organizations receiving support will be The Round Top Family Library ( 25% ) and The Round Top Historical Society ( 25% ). The goal of this event is to fundraiser for all three of these organizations as well as spotlight our wonderful town and its fun loving spirit. Round top has so many places to stay and visit before and after this event and we encourage you to take it all in.
For this specific event we will have Premier VIP Tables available , Tickets that can be purchased as well as general admission. There is no bad seat in the house but like with any interactive music show we encourage folks to get up front and sing along. Seats will be limited and tickets as well. They will go fast.
For any more info please check our social media pages. We will post updates and details as we go and when you purchase you ticket you will get information emails as well.
General Admission includes:
One free Cocktail ticket - per paid admission
Rock The Halles Event will include :
Interactive show with Piano Performers * Photo Booth * Food Truck will be available * Party Favors
There will be tables and seating in the Venue but premier and VIP seating is limited.
Suggested Attire - Round Top Chic - with a dash of Purple and White ( ALZ support Colors )
If you are interested in being a sponsor or have any additional Questions please contact:
We are also seeking Silent Auction Donations as well.
Marcos Hernandez @ [email protected]
This will be a Dueling Piano Bar experience like no other. The Renowned Howl at the Moon is bringing a full performance to the Halles Venue.
This will a charitable event and we want to reward every-ones incredible generosity with a rocking good time and incredible sing-along party like no other. There will be a mix of 70's,80's, 90's songs. We will toast the night away with cocktails, fun games and a silent auction as well.
Net Proceeds of the event will benefit the following national and local organizations. The Ride to End Alzheimer's. Texas hosts a National ride to end Alzheimers Annually this November 6th in Wimberly, TX. We will have plenty of information for you the day of the event. Ride to End ALZ will be the primary beneficiary ( 50% of funds) Our other two local organizations receiving support will be The Round Top Family Library ( 25% ) and The Round Top Historical Society ( 25% ). The goal of this event is to fundraiser for all three of these organizations as well as spotlight our wonderful town and its fun loving spirit. Round top has so many places to stay and visit before and after this event and we encourage you to take it all in.
For this specific event we will have Premier VIP Tables available , Tickets that can be purchased as well as general admission. There is no bad seat in the house but like with any interactive music show we encourage folks to get up front and sing along. Seats will be limited and tickets as well. They will go fast.
For any more info please check our social media pages. We will post updates and details as we go and when you purchase you ticket you will get information emails as well.
General Admission includes:
One free Cocktail ticket - per paid admission
Rock The Halles Event will include :
Interactive show with Piano Performers * Photo Booth * Food Truck will be available * Party Favors
There will be tables and seating in the Venue but premier and VIP seating is limited.
Suggested Attire - Round Top Chic - with a dash of Purple and White ( ALZ support Colors )
If you are interested in being a sponsor or have any additional Questions please contact:
We are also seeking Silent Auction Donations as well.
Marcos Hernandez @ [email protected]
Thanks to David Collins / For his love of history.
David Collins pictured above standing next to the dedication marker. David has been working on getting this marker for twenty years. He has been involved with the Round Top Area Historical Society since it started in 1993.
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February 27th - 28th 10 a.m to 4 p.m.
and
March 6th - 7th 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
397 E. Mill St. (behind the Round Top post office)
Have questions about the Garage Sale: 713.376.9454
Have questions about the Garage Sale: 713.376.9454
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Fund Raiser for the RTAHS
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The Round Top Area Historical Society is proud to
host our annual Veterans' Coffee on
Sunday, November 4th, 2018
at 2 p.m.
at our "pavilion" at 397 E. Mill St.
(behind the Round Top Post Office)
The guest speaker will be retired U. S. Naval
Reserve Captain, JAGC Rodney Koenig, recounting
stories of his naval career as both Chief Engineer
and Bridge Officer on destroyers during the
Vietnam war. All veterans, their families and the
public are invited to this free event. Join us as we
heap well-deserved praise on all our veterans- true
heroes of our community.
host our annual Veterans' Coffee on
Sunday, November 4th, 2018
at 2 p.m.
at our "pavilion" at 397 E. Mill St.
(behind the Round Top Post Office)
The guest speaker will be retired U. S. Naval
Reserve Captain, JAGC Rodney Koenig, recounting
stories of his naval career as both Chief Engineer
and Bridge Officer on destroyers during the
Vietnam war. All veterans, their families and the
public are invited to this free event. Join us as we
heap well-deserved praise on all our veterans- true
heroes of our community.
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Round Top Area Historical Society
February 10th and 11th and February 17th and 18th (behind the Round Top . . . Post Office) |
2018
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Joe and Brenda Weber's Texas farmhouse, Armando and Cinda Palacios" Bed and Breakfast. Tom and Pam Langford's Outdoor Living Party House. David and Schann Kastendleck's Civil War Era Dog Trot House, 1830's log house cabin and party barn.
Round Top Area Historical Society in conjunction with Round Top American Legion |
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Join us as we celebrate out Veterans, Active Military and
their families for their service to this Country.
Sunday, November 5th, 2017 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Key Note Speaker
Colonel William Bailey with Local WWII Veteran Otto Fuchs
Refreshments and our appreciation will be served abundantly.
at the Historical Society Jaehne Pavilion.
their families for their service to this Country.
Sunday, November 5th, 2017 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Key Note Speaker
Colonel William Bailey with Local WWII Veteran Otto Fuchs
Refreshments and our appreciation will be served abundantly.
at the Historical Society Jaehne Pavilion.
The Round Top Area Historical Society
invites you to this FREE speaker presentation of
"The Mystery of the Cast-Iron Casket"
Join us for this FREE presentation
Sunday, September 10, 2017
2 p.m. at the
Round Top Area Historical Society
Jaehne Pavilion
397 E Mill St. Round Top, TX
Reception to follow
Sunday, September 10, 2017
2 p.m. at the
Round Top Area Historical Society
Jaehne Pavilion
397 E Mill St. Round Top, TX
Reception to follow
Our First Poster
In black and white or color.
May soon be for sale. Would you want one? Go to the "Contact Us" page on this site and let us know if you would want one. Thanks This two story wooden courthouse was constructed in 1883. It was used for criminal trials, city council meetings and community gatherings. The building burned in 1925 and a replacement courthouse was built in 1926 in the town square and is still in use. (This courthouse burned down from the barn fire next door.) |
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New Addition to our Museum CampusThe Round Top Area Historical Society celebrates the dedication of a beautiful gazebo to include vintage brick flooring, two benches and a picnic table. One of the benches was donated by Barnell and LaVerne Albers of Round Top, in loving memory of his parents Wesley and Lonie Albers. The Round Top Area Historical Society would like to thank LaVerne and Barnell Albers for their generous donation that made this possible. The table will be used by visitors to the museum campus for many years. 2017 |
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Pictured here L to R: Elisa Henderson, RTAHS board member who was responsible for this project. Donors LaVerne Albers and Barnell Albers. Barnell is the Mayor of Round Top.
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Pictured here L to R: Elisa Henderson, RTAHS board member who was responsible for this project. Donors LaVerne Albers and Barnell Albers. Barnell is the Mayor of Round Top.
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The Round Top Area Historical Society's Christmas Tour of Homes and Historical places this year is sure to be a big hit!.
We have some very unique, structurally beautiful homes that invites the outdoors in and with landscape grounds that compare to an English garden.
We have an unique Texas farmhouse and a cute cottage both built in the late 1800's that comes with a big mystery we hope you can solve!
Bethlehem Lutheran Church is celebrating their 150th year of continuous service since 1866.
Tickets are $15 per person and children under 10 years of age are free.
Tour is Saturday, December 3rd from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and tickets can be purchased at the Christmas Choral FYI event Thursday, November 17th at 7 p.m. with Burton's St. John A-Capella choir. They can also be purchased at Round Top Real Estate prior to the event and at the door at the Noak House on the Historical Society's campus on the day of the event.
We have some very unique, structurally beautiful homes that invites the outdoors in and with landscape grounds that compare to an English garden.
We have an unique Texas farmhouse and a cute cottage both built in the late 1800's that comes with a big mystery we hope you can solve!
Bethlehem Lutheran Church is celebrating their 150th year of continuous service since 1866.
Tickets are $15 per person and children under 10 years of age are free.
Tour is Saturday, December 3rd from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and tickets can be purchased at the Christmas Choral FYI event Thursday, November 17th at 7 p.m. with Burton's St. John A-Capella choir. They can also be purchased at Round Top Real Estate prior to the event and at the door at the Noak House on the Historical Society's campus on the day of the event.
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18th Year "Tour of Homes"
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December 5th, 2015 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets $15 Tickets will be sold the day of the event at the Round Top Area Historical Society (located behind the Post Office) |
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Homes and Historical Locations On The Tour
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The Round Top Holiday Season
and Christmas Caroling
Featuring
The Winedale German Singers and The St. John UCC A Cappella Choir
The Round Top Family Library FYI series and the Round Top Area Historical Society are joining together to bring us a spectacular music programs. Both choirs will entertain us with holiday music and then we will all join in for Christmas caroling.
Reception To Follow
6:30 p.m. November 19, 2015
at the
Jaehne Educational Cultural Pavilion
397 East Mill Street, Round Top, Texas
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Veterans Coffee to
Honor our Local Heroes
Sunday, November 8th, 2015 2 p.m.
Round Top American Legion Hall
1503 N. Hwy 237 Round Top, TX
Admiral Weldon Koenig
featured speaker
Come out & show your patriotism
Event Free to the Public
>>> Did You Know <<<
Three weeks after the Battle of San Jacinto, Santa Anna signed the peace treaty that dictated that the Mexican army leave the region, paving the way for the Republic of Texas to become an independent country.
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An item of Texas history that seems little known by so few people pertains to the capture of Santa Anna the day after the April 21, 1836 Battle of San Jacinto. The captor of Santa Anna was Joel W. Robison a resident of the Round Top area. As written in a letter by, Joel W. Robison. “On the morning of the 22nd, the day after the battle a party of men was detailed and sent out. Our object was to pick up any Mexicans we could find who had fled from the battle the evening before, and particularly to search for Santa Anna”.
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Joel Robison and five other soldiers went about two miles along a bayou and came across a Mexican soldier. Joel Robison was the only man in the search party that spoke Spanish. Robison gave the Mexican soldier a ride back to the Texas encampment where other captured Mexican soldiers pointed and called the Mexican soldier General Santa Anna. Robison then took Santa Anna to General Sam Houston.
Vol. 1 No. 1 Spring 1994 Facts and Artifacts
Vol. 1 No. 1 Spring 1994 Facts and Artifacts
“The Sacred Battleground”
Saturday, October 17, 2015
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11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Jaehne Pavilion (Behind the Round Top post office) RTAHS Wood Museum Campus Reception from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Lecture presentation commences at 11:30 a.m. 397 East Mill Street |
A program titled “The Sacred Battleground” will be given by noted historian John Sarafis. It is the story of Peggy McCormick, a wife, a mother, a land owner and a woman, who stood toe-to-toe with Sam Houston and Santa Ana. She was an Irish immigrant, who settled on a league of land that would one day become the chosen, sacred place for the foundation of Texas Independence. It would be ground zero for the 1836 Battle of San Jacinto. However, Peggy McCormick’s woes did not cease with the conclusion of hostilities between the Mexican army and the Texian rebel forces. Her own battle would actually commence in the days and months to follow the Battle for Texas Independence and would find her at odds with the hero of Texas himself, Sam Houston. Her own words summed up her anger and animosity at this giant of a man: “To the devil with your glorious history!”
The Round Top Area Historical Society and the Fayette County Genealogical Society as co-sponsor will host a lecture and reception at the Jaehne Pavilion.
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"Texas Hero Days"
The Dawson Massacre and
Mier Expeditions of 1842 and 1843
Mier Expeditions of 1842 and 1843
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WHEN:
Saturday, September 19th 2015 Time of Event: 9:00 - 12:00 noon. |
Click on video to watch.
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WHERE:
Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State Historic Sites 414 State Loop 92, La Grange, Texas |
Enjoy a day of honoring Texas Heroes including those who fought and died for the Republic of Texas. The event honors the men of the Dawson Massacre and those involved in the Black Bean Death Lottery of the Mier Expedition. Enjoy pioneer craft demonstrations, re-enactors, cannon and musket salutes, historic flag display, a special presentation, wreath laying ceremony, tours, and much more!
Note: There is also a special “Pre-Event”, which will be held at the Faison House & Museum the day before on Friday, September 18, 2015 at 6:30 pm located at 822 S. Jefferson Street, La Grange, Texas. Speaker will be Marie Watts on the life & contributions of Texas Revolutionary war hero Nathanial W. Fasion. The Faison House is on the National Register of Historic Places.)
Note: There is also a special “Pre-Event”, which will be held at the Faison House & Museum the day before on Friday, September 18, 2015 at 6:30 pm located at 822 S. Jefferson Street, La Grange, Texas. Speaker will be Marie Watts on the life & contributions of Texas Revolutionary war hero Nathanial W. Fasion. The Faison House is on the National Register of Historic Places.)
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Our Annual Garage Sale
Saturday & Sunday
September 12th & 13th, 2015
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
304 N. Washington
If you wish to donate items to the garage sale please call us at 979.249.5058
In conjunction with Christmas in Round Top on Saturday,
December 6th, the Round Top Area Historical Society (RTAHS)
is hosting their annual Christmas Tour of Homes
11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
December 6th, the Round Top Area Historical Society (RTAHS)
is hosting their annual Christmas Tour of Homes
11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Come one come all !!
Sunday, November 9th, 2014
To honor our veterans
Our guest speaker is Dick Peck
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Round Top Area Historical Society is proud to honor our Veterans with a Veterans Appreciation Coffee to be held in the Round Top - Town Hall on the Town Square on Sunday, November 9th, 2014 from 1:30- 3:30 p.m. Special guest speaker is Dick Peck. All local veterans and the general public is invited.
Captain Dick Peck will share with us his experience in the military. He was commission as a 2nd Lieutenant and was awarded his Air Force Wings in 1963. Captain Peck received his flight training in Texas and in 1966 he was flying the F-100 Super Sabre in 1967 he was sent to Viet Nam. From April of 1967 until April 1968 he flew approximately 300 missions.
From those missions he was awarded a Silver Star, two Distinguish Flying Crosses, and sixteen Air Medals. He and his wife Sherry discovered Round Top in 1974, and both could not wait to get back to Texas.
They moved to Round Top where they lived for the next 39 years before moving to La Grange.
From those missions he was awarded a Silver Star, two Distinguish Flying Crosses, and sixteen Air Medals. He and his wife Sherry discovered Round Top in 1974, and both could not wait to get back to Texas.
They moved to Round Top where they lived for the next 39 years before moving to La Grange.
# 12. What year did Round Top have its largest population? |
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Moments In Time
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Moments in Time
Saturday, October 25, 2014
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Draft Resistance In Central Texas During the 1860s
Mr. Gary E. McKee will present information on where Fayette County stood during the Civil War.
The Round Top Area Historical Society will sponsor this presentation at the RTAHS Museum Campus Pavilion at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 23rd, 2014.
Registration at the door will be on a first come first serve basis at 11:30 a.m. where a barbecue luncheon will be offered for purchased prior to the speaker’s presentation. The Round Top Area Historical Society is proud to offer different presentations throughout the year by noted knowledgeable speakers on a variety of historical topics.
The RTAHS Museum Campus Pavilion is located behind the Round Top Post Office.
Mr. Gary E. McKee will present information on where Fayette County stood during the Civil War.
The Round Top Area Historical Society will sponsor this presentation at the RTAHS Museum Campus Pavilion at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 23rd, 2014.
Registration at the door will be on a first come first serve basis at 11:30 a.m. where a barbecue luncheon will be offered for purchased prior to the speaker’s presentation. The Round Top Area Historical Society is proud to offer different presentations throughout the year by noted knowledgeable speakers on a variety of historical topics.
The RTAHS Museum Campus Pavilion is located behind the Round Top Post Office.
Presentation given on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at the RTAHS Pavilion
Presentation was on the contributions the
Von Rosenberg family made in the Round Top area.
In the early 1800s - 1900s
Presentation was on the contributions the
Von Rosenberg family made in the Round Top area.
In the early 1800s - 1900s
Neal Rabensburg |
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Dr. James Kearney
Gave a presentation on his book Nassau Plantation
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Gave a presentation on his book Nassau Plantation
Saturday, May 25, 2013
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To Winedale and Shelby Sign leaving Round Top on FM 1457. It gets hot in Texas in the Summer. When it gets hot and really dry the Burn Ban In Effect sign is opened. |
