News & Events
Event Categories
Festivals and Celebrations
- Annual Czech Heritage Day (September)
- Kolache Festival (November)
- Christmas in the Village (December)
- Easter Egg Decorating Workshop (April)
- Masopust (Czech Mardi Gras) Celebration (February)
Workshops and Classes
- Czech Language Classes (Weekly, all levels)
- Traditional Craft Workshops (Monthly)
- Czech Cooking Classes (Bi-monthly)
- Genealogy Research Workshops (Quarterly)
Concerts and Performances
- Polka Dance Nights (Monthly)
- Czech Classical Music Concerts (Quarterly)
- Folk Dance Performances (Bi-monthly)
- Visiting Artists from the Czech Republic (As scheduled)
Lectures and Presentations
- Czech History Lecture Series (Monthly)
- Czech Literature Book Club (Bi-monthly)
- Guest Speaker Series: Notable Czech-Americans (Quarterly)
Family Days
- Czech Family Fun Day (First Saturday of each month)
- Kids’ Czech Language Camp (Summer)
- Intergenerational Story Sharing Events (Quarterly)
News/Articles
Recent Posts
Museum Updates in Progress
Museum Updates in Progress at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center Celebrating the Past: A New Exhibit on Czech Heritage The Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center is excited to announce ongoing updates to its main museum exhibit, "Celebrating the Past." This exhibit will provide visitors with a comprehensive and engaging timeline of 250 [...]
Presidential Visit
Presidential Visit Presidential Visit: A Historic Moment for TCHCC - Strengthening Czech-Texan Ties The Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center (TCHCC) recently experienced a momentous occasion that will be etched in the annals of Czech-Texan history. We had the distinct honor of hosting a prestigious delegation from the Czech Republic, led by none other than President [...]
A Priceless Legacy
The 410-Year-Old Brethren Hymnal Donated to the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center The Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center (TCHCC) recently received a remarkable and deeply meaningful artifact: a Brethren hymnal, or Kancional, printed in 1615. This extraordinary donation, gifted by Barbara Jecmenek Gaston on September 13, 2025, represents over four centuries of faith, perseverance, [...]
Capture Czech Texas
Capture Czech Texas Capture Czech Texas: 2025 Calendar Photo Contest - Showcasing the Heart of Czech-Texan Culture Attention all photographers, Czech culture enthusiasts, and lovers of Texas history! The Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center (TCHCC) is thrilled to announce our highly anticipated 2025 Calendar Photo Contest. This isn’t just any photo competition – it’s a unique [...]
Czech Heritage Month
Czech Heritage Month Czech Heritage Month: Tracing the Roots of a Texan Tradition As October rolls around, Texas comes alive with the celebrations of Czech Heritage Month. This annual observance is a testament to the rich cultural tapestry that Czech immigrants and their descendants have woven into the fabric of Texas society. Czech Heritage Month in [...]
Press Releases
Latest Releases
Presidential Visit to TCHCC (July 13, 2024)
New Museum Exhibit: Made in the Czech Lands (August 24, 2024)
TCHCC announces a new exhibit featuring items from our donors, including:
- Wooden handmade and carved items
- Paintings by Emil Lukas (an artist from Rusava, near Hostyn in the Czech Republic)
- Wooden toys from the collection of Mary Ingles
- Hand-painted ceramic plates and items from Dottie Watthuber
- The exhibit will be open until the week of Thanksgiving, 2024.
Heritage Fest and Muziky Announcement (September 13, 2024)
TCHCC announces the upcoming Heritage Fest and Muziky event, celebrating Texas Czech Heritage Month on October 18-19, 2024. The event will feature:
- Tractor Show
- Car Show
- Live music (Muziky)
- Vendors
- Family-friendly activities
- Sponsorship opportunities
