Castro Colonies Heritage Association Meetings
John Wernette, First Vice President

Some Important Events in the Founding of Medina County. Texas/U.S. History

• 1844 Castroville was founded by Henry Castro
• 1846, first settlers left Alsace/Henry Castro brought settlers to found Quihi
• 1846 first settlers left Alsace/Henry Castro brought settlers to found Vandenburg
• 1847 D’Hanis founded

 
Quarterly Meetings for 2024

March 10, 2024
Place: Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Quihi
Program: the Medina County Pioneer Homes Documentation Initiative - Quihi homes
Presented by: Dianne Oefinger Keeton and Kent Keeton

June 9, 2024
Place: Braden-Keller Community Center,1410 Amelia St., Castroville
Program: Founders Graves (of Castroville
Presented by: Mia Rook, the educator from the Landmark Inn,

September 8, 2024
Place: D’Hanis Community Center, 191 CR 526, D’Hanis
Program: "After 50 Years the Dream Comes True"
Presentation includes slides of the final plans and the proposed construction scheduled. All questions related to the building will be answered.
Presented by: Phil King, Museum Chair

December 8, 2024  12:30 a.m. Christmas Celebration potluck luncheon
Place: Braden-Keller Community Center, 1410 Amelia St., Castroville
Program: Alsatian Language out videos
Presented by: Josh Kempf