LCastro Colonies Heritage Association Meetings
Charlie Biediger, 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 2026

March 8, 2026 (Spring Forward)
Place: Braden Keller Center, 1410 Amelia St., Castroville
Program: “Recent Research Related to the Castro Story”
Presented By: Joey and Phil King
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June 14, 2026
Place: Braden-Keller Community Center,1410 Amelia St., Castroville
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September 13, 2026
Place: Holy Cross Parish Hall, D’Hanis
Program: 
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December 13, 2026  12:30 a.m. Christmas Celebration potluck luncheon
Place: Braden-Keller Community Center, 1410 Amelia St., Castroville
Program: 
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