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Even their migration was
as severe as it was unusual. Except for a handful that came to Texas in 1849-50,
the rest came to Texas in one mass migration of 600 people. |
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Entrance to the Texas Wendish Heritage Museum
Route 2, Box 155 Giddings,
Texas 78942
979-366-2441
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Wendish Heritage Museum welcome sign
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first group encountered problems when they were shipwrecked in Cuba. After finally
arriving with financial help of Germans in New Orleans - they make it to Texas
and ventured into the Hill Country to blend into the German population. They were
never to be heard from (as Wends) again.
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