BAHPS
Boerne Area Historical Preservation Society
Author: Boerne BAHPS
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2020 Ghost Story Cast Wraps On Last Day
Congratulations to the cast and crew of Boerne Ghost Stories for a great run of 15 performances! The fog in the photo is real, a special effect. If you didn’t catch the performance in 2020, we will be back in 2021, with new ideas already percolating to scare and entertain you with!
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The Kuhlmann Car
William Kuhlmann immigrated from Germany to Boerne in the early 1880’s. He built what is now known as the Kuhlmann-King house in the hopes to convince his childhood sweetheart to join him, and it worked! They lived together in the house for only a short time before the untimely and tragic death of his beloved
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Bathing in the 1880’s
Taking a bath or shower today is no big deal, but back in the 1880’s it required planning and muscle. Tubs during this time were metal, anchored in a coffin-like box. Tubs were located in the kitchen to be close to the source of hot water, the wood stove. Water would have to be carried
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Fun at the Agricultural Museum
Yesterday, we participated in the Agricultural Museum’s antique tractor pull event with our milking bucket and a display table with a few other agriculture related items from our museum. Good job Agricultural Museum and Arts Center! It was a great day for outreach in the community as well as generating some friendly competition with out
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A Note From The Past
Here’s a sweet note written by Joseph Dienger back in 1881. He is one of the subjects of our Boerne ghost stories event. He was a hardworking business man in his day but seemingly hasn’t been able to hang up his hat just yet.
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Thank You Boerne Star
We were happy to give a preview to members of the Boerne Star. We are so grateful for this wonderful piece they wrote on our Ghost Stories event for this month. Go buy yourself a copy and call or text 210-275-8301 for seat information.
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The Ebensberger Mortuary Exhibit
Did you know that the Ebensberger (now Ebensberger-Fisher) Funeral Home is the oldest, continuous business in Boerne? Our display (graciously donated by the Ebensberger family) is currently being revamped. In the meantime here’s some interesting facts on the history of funeral homes and the role of the mortician. Until the mid-1800s, families took care of
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Early Technology Up Close
X-ray technology may seem futuristic but its origins date back to 1895. German physicist Wilhelm Röntgen discovered it by passing high voltage electricity through vacuum tubes which produced small amounts of X-Rays. The Gundelach style tube (pictured below) manufactured in the 1910’s made numerous improvements to the tubes, mainly in the durability and efficiency of
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Autograph Books
Autograph books were a popular keepsake amongst young adults beginning in the 15th century and started a trend which would last over 500 years. A typical entry might be a sentimental poem, drawing, or personal message. Pictured below is one example of what you could find so eloquently inscribed in the pages of an autograph
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Butter Churn Time
Thinking about churning your own butter at home? We know you are! Here’s a look into how they made their butter in the 19th and early 20th centuries Supplies: (1) cow for milking, (1) pail, (1) setting dish, (1) cream skimmer, (1) butter churn (any style) Step 1 Get Your Milk Milk your cow into
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