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By Gregory Walker, February 5, 2010 | |
| | | 1. Brenham Maifest Marker | | |
Inscription. The Brenham Maifest has evolved from the German Volksfest, a spring festival carried to this area by German Texans who settled near Brenham. When the Brenham Fire Department assumed the duties of the Volksfest Association in 1880, the exclusively German celebration was opened to the public, and the name Maifest was adopted. With the exception of three years during World War I, the fire department organized the annual festival from 1880 until 1942. Discontinued During World War II, Maifest was revived in 1948, and by 1951 the Maifest Association was established, with proceeds from the festivities designated for the young people of Brenham. Maifest activities begin in February with a serenade and presentation of the Maifest Queens and Kings. Later, on a May weekend, the Maifest Royalties, selected for outstanding leadership from among the city's young people, are formally crowned in Fireman's Park. The weekend includes dances, parades, and a Maifestival with food, games, and demonstrations. Many of the early German traditions are still visible in the annual Brenham Maifest. This cultural continuity, practiced for more than 100 years, provides an important historical link to a rich heritage.
Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission.
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By Gregory Walker, February 5, 2010 | |
| | | 2. Maifest Marker near bandstand and courthouse | | |
10.013′ N, 96° 23.868′ W. Marker is in Brenham, Texas, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of Alamo Street and Park Street, on the left when traveling east on Alamo Street. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brenham TX 77833, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 16 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. County Commissioners Court (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington County C. S. A. (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Affleck (approx. 7.4 miles away); Waul's Texas Legion Campsite (approx. 7.5 miles away); La Bahia Road (approx. 8.9 miles away); Greenvine Gas Discovery (approx. 10.3 miles away); Charles Fordtran (approx. 15.4 miles away).
Credits. This page originally submitted on March 21, 2010, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. This page has been viewed 562 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 21, 2010, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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