Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center

The Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange, TX is a comprehensive cultural institution dedicated to preserving and promoting the history, language, culture, and heritage of Czech Texans. Operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit since 1997, TCHCC offers visitors an extensive range of educational and cultural experiences through its museum, library, archives, and historic village exhibits.

The Center features a professionally designed main building completed in 2009, housing the Betty Melnar Library with extensive genealogy resources including free access to ancestry.com, microfilm records, church documents, census reports, and materials in both English and Czech. The Hanslik Hall provides dining and meeting facilities for groups, while the Willie and Mardi Kopecky Gift Shop offers authentic Czech gifts and heritage publications.

Visitors can explore the Texas Czech Village, an outdoor museum on the Fayette County Fairgrounds featuring authentic structures representing typical Texas Czech community life. Specialized tour guides are available for groups, and self-directed tours provide flexible exploration options. The Center also maintains a robust cultural programming calendar including music events, family days, and seasonal celebrations that honor Czech traditions.

TCHCC's collections and exhibits document the experiences of Czech immigrants who settled in Texas, tracing ancestry to the present-day Czech Republic and the former Austro-Hungarian Empire, including Bohemia, Moravia, Silesia, and Slovakia. Whether for genealogical research, cultural education, or community celebration, the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange serves as the premier destination for understanding Czech-Texan heritage.