3 Outstanding Venues to Visit in La Grange, Texas

        LaGrange offers visitors a plethora of charming venues to whet your desire for traditional and contemporary adventure. From Grandpas to Grandchildren, travelers find La Grange a “happening” place to visit. Around the appealing town square, you can find good food, friendly people, and historic structures. This town of over 4000 provides “must see” adventures for La Grange is a unique Texas treasure. Located half way between Austin and Houston, it’s a wonderful weekend drive, especially during bluebonnet season this year.

       Look for the mural of quilts painted on the brick walls of the Texas Quilt Museum just off the square. Reputedly, one of the ten best quilt museums in the US, it is constantly updating displays of quilts and programs. Passionate quilters and admirers arrive to see the newest additions from quilting “artists.”

      The Texas Quilt Museum is located at 140 West Colorado, just off the square in a lovely restored building. A small garden beside the building is a focal point for a rest stop. With 10,000 square feet of space inside the structure for these wonderful displays, a library with books referring back to the 1700s, serious quilters arrive to use their resources. It’s a quilters’ haven, but you don’t need to be a quilter to enjoy the beauty and diligence of American handcrafted pieces. Each quilt hanging has an explanation about the artist and a story which produced the dazzling work of art.

      If you are quilter, you will need several hours to see it. The museum, filled with unique, up-to-date traditional and contemporary wall hangings, has something of interest for everyone. Learn about the various ways of quilting. Do you like “free hand” or realize a large sewing machine created the item? Look for a gorgeous quilt with bluish-green leaves and butterflies and a dark background demonstrates elegance. Notice the piano keys that adorn another hanging. A quilt that looks like the Alamo caught my eye.

        Deborah Bradley, the Managing Director and her team, keep exhibits rotating throughout the year. From January 5 through May 6, 2023, the work of Rosie deLeon-McCrady, a renowned quilter and speaker, shares 41 pieces of her work. Labeled “Red work, her style became well known for its dying process. In addition, fifteen quilts from the Houston International Quilt Festival in 2022 bring ecstasy to viewers. The colors and variety of methods demonstrate the talent in their treasures. Be sure to ask to see some of the backings on these gems. Rosie deLeon-McCrady will speak about her craft on Saturday, March 4 at 3:00 p.m. Be sure to visit the website for additional information.

        Make sure you visit the Czech Museum, close to town at 250 West Fair Grounds Road. La Grange, which was incorporated in 1837. German and Czech names appear on the War Memorial by the courthouse. The Czech Museum is a heritage hunters’ field of dreams. A library is available to research ancestors. A crystal chandelier, carefully wrapped piece by piece was brought from Europe and re-installed in an expansive meeting hall in the main building.

        Small buildings behind the large headquarters are open during celebrations. People visit from around the world to study, to play, to visit relatives in the area, and to simply study the beauty of the area.