The Brenham Heritage Museum proudly presents the Dr. Wilfred Dietrich Speaker Series, named in honor of the museum’s founder and an ardent lover of history. Dr. Dietrich’s dedication to preserving and sharing the stories of Brenham and Washington County continues to inspire the museum’s mission, and this lecture series celebrates his enduring legacy.
Join us throughout 2026 for a lineup of distinguished historians offering engaging presentations on Texas, Washington County, and the people and events that shaped our region.
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Agenda:
Friday, February 27, 2026
The Texas Lowcountry
Presented by Dr. John R. Lundberg, Ph.D.
Monday, March 23, 2026
Washington on the Brazos in the Civil War
Presented by Richard B. McCaslin, Ph.D.
Underwritten by BRE Longhorns
Thursday, April 30, 2026
German History in Washington County
Presented by Dr. Walter Buenger, Ph.D.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Voices of Camptown
Presented by Dr. Tina Henderson, PhD, Dr. Robert Bubb, PhD, Dr. Charles Swenson, PhD
Thursday, June 11, 2026
The Story of Spindletop: 1901–2026
Presented by Dr. Paul Spellman, Ph.D.
Underwritten by BRE Longhorns
July 2026 (Date to be announced)
Presentation by Richard B. McCaslin, Ph.D.
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