Texas was still part of Mexico when the first German pioneers arrived in the 1820s. They came by the thousands, then tens of thousands—German immigrants weary of the growing oppression in their homeland, but hopeful they could start a productive new life elsewhere. Between 1865 and 1900, about 40,000 Germans arrived in the Lone Star State; they were the single largest European immigrant group at the time. One of the most significant imports they brought was their culture. Nearly 200 years of Ger
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Early German immigrants to Texas formed singing societies to help keep German culture alive. Descendants of the original German settlers still sing in Texas today. Learn more in our German Texans mobile tour (http://www.texashistoryapp.com). On Saturday, January 20th, the Houston Saengerbund singing society will host the Saengerbund Awards: a German vocal competition intended to keep German Texan singing alive. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2DoMtP3 | Texas Historical Commission
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