Our Mission
The New Braunfels Conservation Society endeavors to save the disappearing unique German heritage of New Braunfels and Comal County for present and future generations through acquiring, saving, preserving, restoring, displaying and exhibiting historic buildings, artifacts, ephemera and their collective rich history.
Help NBCS continue our conservation mission. Please consider a legacy gift of historic structures and/or acreage. Contact us for details. Phone: (830) 629-2943 Email: info@newbraunfelsconservation.org
Our History
The New Braunfels Conservation Society was founded in 1964 to save the Ferdinand Lindheimer Haus, one of New Braunfels’ most significant historic homes. As the IH-35 corridor developed through the community, NBCS saved, relocated and restored notable historic structures via generous conservation-minded donors. Over the years, our mission has grown to also preserve and promote the history and heritage of New Braunfels, a mission that continues today.
You can tour many of these historic homes and buildings at our award winning outdoor museum, Historic Old Town.
For tour information, click here
Our Historic Properties
Your legacy donations make a difference for present and future generations
Historic Old Town
“Conservation Plaza” at Historic Old Town is a 3.5 acre award winning history museum, featuring notable 19th century German Texas structures on display for free public tours and private events.
For museum hours and tour information
click here
Lindheimer Haus
Ferdinand Lindheimer was one of New Braunfels’ most notable citizens and is known today as The Father of Texas Botany.
The 1845 Lindheimer Haus, located in downtown New Braunfels, was the first restoration project taken on by NBCS back in 1964.
To schedule a free private tour
click here
Arnold-Rauch-Brandt Homestead
The 1853 Homestead, with 10 acres, was graciously donated to NBCS to save it from demolition and is now a state and national historic landmark. (Currently, no public access due to rough terrain conditions)
If you own land with a historically significant structure, please consider a legacy donation to NBCS.
Gerlich & Wagenfuehr Vacation Rentals
This 1858 historic home (duplex) is located in downtown New Braunfels and walking distance to fantastic restaurants, shops and Comal River.
To book your NB stay today, click here
Visit our 1883 Buckhorn Barbershop next door for a cut and shave!