Kreische Brewery | Texas Historical Commission Location 414 TX-92 Spur La Grange, TX 78945 979-968-5658 See map Hours Open Daily 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Visitors Center 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day Pets on leash are welcome. Tickets Adult $5 Senior/Veteran/Teacher/First Responder $3 Child (6-17) $2 Child (5 and under) Free Ask about our annual membership Programs Public Tours Living History Programs Special Events School Programs In 1849, German immigrant Heinrich Ludwig Kreische purchased 172 acres of land including the Dawson/Mier tomb, now known as Monument Hill State Historic Site. Master stonemason Kreische built a three-story house for his family. In the 1860s, he utilized the spring water from the ravine below his house and started one of the first commercial breweries in Texas. Walk the ruins of this once-bustling brewery and envision how Fayette County citizens would come and enjoy a pint of Kreische’s Bluff Beer while looking out toward the beautiful Texas landscape. The Kreische Brewery and home are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. See the Site Plan Your Visit The sites provide daily access to the Kreische family home, ruins of the brewery, hiking trails, picnic grounds, and the visitor center with history exhibits. Kreische Brewery History Heinrich Ludwig Kreische was born in Saxony, Germany in 1821. Monument Hill Visit the final resting place of the brave individuals who lost their lives in the 1842 Dawson Massacre. Join Us for Bluff SchuetzenFest Celebrate the history of the Bluff Schuetzenverein at our annual family festival and Texas History on Tap fundraiser on Saturday, May 16. Events at Kreische Brewery Apr 25 Bluff Birdathon Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Identify as many bird species during one day on the Bluff (April 18-26), snap a photo for the competition, & support conservation and research efforts! Travel Kreische Brewery Monument Hill Special Events Apr 26 Bluff Birdathon Sunday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Identify as many bird species during one day on the Bluff (April 18-26), snap a photo for the competition, & support conservation and research efforts! Travel Kreische Brewery Monument Hill Special Events May 16 Bluff Spasslauf 5K Fun Run Saturday 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. Join us on the morning of Bluff SchuetzenFest for a 5K Fun Run up to the Bluff! Travel Kreische Brewery Monument Hill Family Day/Kids Festivals/Celebrations Special Events View all Events Kreische Brewery in the Blog Brewing Heritage Apr 10, 2020 In Texas, many German immigrants gravitated to an area roughly between Austin, Houston, and San Antonio, where they continued the customs of their homeland. Learn about the history of these sites and how they are still being used today. Finding Fayette County Jan 21, 2020 Discover the cultural heritage of Czech and German immigrants across Fayette County. View all Blogs Support Our Historic Sites Make a gift to the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to supporting the historic sites of the THC. Donate More information Visitors Guide Connect With Us Friends of Kreische Brewery State Historic Site Rules