The main home is Pioneer Haus which was built on this property in 1848 and was one of the first homes built in the budding town of Fredericksburg by the Kneese family who had recently immigrated from Germany. The main living area maintains the rustic charm of the wood and plaster walls that have withstood the test of 175 years. An early meeting place of the Methodist Church, the home has seen several additions and hosted many notables over the years of use. It now features a full kitchen with a functioning vintage reproduction stove with ...