LCastro 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 2025

March 9, 2025 (Spring Forward)
Place: Braden Keller Center, Castroville
Program: Local artifacts and fossils
Presented by: Robyn Jaggie-Masrouri

June 8, 2025
Place: Braden-Keller Community Center,1410 Amelia St., Castroville
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September 14, 2025
Place: D’Hanis Community Center, 191 CR 526, D’Hanis
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December 14, 2025  12:30 a.m. Christmas Celebration potluck luncheon
Place: Braden-Keller Community Center, 1410 Amelia St., Castroville
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