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Dr. Wilfred Dietrich Speaker Series

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The Brenham Heritage Museum is proud to announce the Dr. Wilfred Dietrich Speaker Series, a new lecture series honoring the museum’s founder and one of Washington County’s most dedicated champions of history, education, and civic life.

Dr. Wilfred O. Dietrich (1924–2019) was a lifelong educator, historian, and civic leader whose passion for preserving local history helped shape the cultural landscape of Brenham and Washington County. A founder of the Brenham Heritage Museum, Dr. Dietrich was instrumental in advancing the preservation and interpretation of the region’s history. He served for many years as chair of the Washington County Chapter of the Texas Historical Commission, during which time the county received more than twenty distinguished activity awards. Alongside his wife, Bobbie, he brought history to life through marker projects, living-history events, and public programs that engaged generations of residents and visitors. This speaker series honors his enduring legacy of scholarship, service, and community engagement.

Beginning in 2026, the Dr. Wilfred Dietrich Speaker Series will feature a distinguished lineup of historians offering engaging presentations on Texas history, Washington County, and the people and events that shaped the region.