General
- Seat
of Kerr County,one of state's most popular health
and recreation centers. Area believed by many
to have most ideal climate in the nation. More
than two dozen boys' and girls' camps, scores
of hotels, motels, dude ranches, and religious
encampments attract thousands annually. Rugged
cedar and live oak-covered hills, picturesque
green valleys and beautiful streams edged by towering
cypress. White-tailed deer so numerous that motorists
are cautioned to be on the alert for them, especially
at night. Capt. Charles A. Schreiner, born in
Riguewihr, France, was a
prominent
early Kerrville settler. He served with the Confederacy
and as a Texas Ranger and established a general
merchandising business in Kerrville, 1869. The
Charles Schreiner Co. owned more than 600,000
acres of land by 1900, extending some 80 miles
northwest to Menard. Among Schrenier's philanthropies
was the establishment of the Schrenier Institute
(now Schrenier College). Industries include Mooney
Aircraft and James Avery Silversmith. A major
annual event is the Texas State Arts & Crafts
Fair. Held on Memorial Day weekend, this fair
provides an opportunity to see the works of more
than 200 of Texas' finest artists and craftsmen.
Music festivals featuring folk and country/western
stars are held in May & June and on Labor
Day weekend at Quiet Valley Ranch south of Kerrville.
Cowboy
Artists of America Museum - Splendid
showcase for contemporary cowboy artists including
works by Joe Beeler, James Boren, Robert Duncan,
Melvin Warren and others; permanent and rotating
collections; special exhibitions; workshops by
artists in residence;library, auditorium and museum
store. Open Tues.- Sat. 9 a.m., Sun. 1- 5 p.m.
Also Mon. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. in June - Aug. 1550
Bandera Hwy. (Texas 173) south of town. Admission.
Hill
Country Museum - Hill
Country antiques , artifacts and memorabilia in
former home of Capt. Charles A. Schreiner ( see
General, above). Handsome Romanesque stone structure
(1879) features French crystal chandeliers, decorative
accents. Open Mon.- Sat. 10 a.m. - noon ; 2-4:30
p.m. 226 Earl Garrett St. Admission.
Kerrville
State Park- 500 beautiful Hill Country acres on
upper reaches of cypress- edged Guadalupe River.
Camping, shelters, RV hookups, rest rooms, picnicking,
fishing, swimming, nature study, hiking. South
edge of city off Texas 173. Admission.
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Thorough
effort has been made to provide accurate event
information; however, always confirm dates and
times with the Kerrville Convention and Visitors
Bureau at 830-792-3535 or 1-800-221-7958.
