Through the Looking Glass: History of Klein, TX

Join us almost 10 years after the last letter. Johann Peter Wunderlich has passed away leaving a widowed Maria Katherine and 6 children behind. Pastor Woerner is responding to a letter written by Peter's brother Jost Wunderlich as Maria Katherine most likely can't write.

We learn of deaths of loved ones in Germany. The price for cattle and what it takes to set up and build your homestead. Peter and his wife Maria love Texas and thank God for improving their life here.

Johann Peter and his wife Maria Katherina welcome a their first baby, a little girl. He now hopes that one of his brothers decides to come over to Texas in search of a better life.

Johann Peter Wunderlich has bought land, a horse, and gotten married. Read about his life over the last 3 years as he makes his way in CypressCreek (Klein, TX)

Letters are an intimate way to understand what someone is thinking or feeling. Let's read the first letter sent from Johann Peter Wunderlich after he arrived to the Houston area.

Have you ever thought about how different your life would've been in the early 1900's versus today. Join us as we compare a day from then versus a day from now.

The year is 1914 and Jacob Strack, weakened by illness, goes back in memory and thinks about his fortunate life.

Join Frank Hieden in 1907 as he says goodbye to Austria and his sobbing mother. Become part of his story as he is stabbed and thrown into a hospital. Modern TV doesn't have as many twists and turns as the life of Frank Hieden.

Hear first hand stories from Ernest G. Strack and find out what life was like growing up in the Klein area? Where was there land? Are they still here? Find out the answers to these questions and more.

Look through the eyes of 94 year old William A. Wunderlich as he shares his life and memories.