Visionary Louis "Buddy" Polansky

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Fayetteville Area Heritage Museum was established on May 22, 1986.  It was founded by Janette Donaldson, Louis "Buddy" Polansky and his wife Irene.  Buddy, the visionary, dedicated his life to salvaging, collecting, and then preserving precious items from Fayetteville and the area during a time when "newer was better".  Buddy (pictured at the door) is gone, but his spirit survives.   In addition to being the Home of the Teddy Schultz Model Trains and Railroad Collection, the museum also houses Memorabilia from the Baca Band, remnants from the demolished St John Catholic Church circa 1911, and many other fascinating historic artifacts reflecting the area’s Czech, German, and African American Heritage.  

Located on Historic Fayetteville Town Square

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About Us

The Fayetteville Area Heritage Museum (FAHM) operates under the Fayetteville Community Foundation, Inc. (FCF) a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization and all donations are tax deductible. The FCF, Inc. was established to procure funds through donations to establish a permanent source of monies for community development projects.  The projects will be of a permanent nature to benefit the entire Fayetteville community. 

Board of Directors

OFFICERS
Don Mendel, President
Debby Pflughaupt, Vice President 
Victoria Orsak, Treasurer
Liz Cubage, Secretary

DIRECTORS
Ronnie Pflughaupt, Joe Dybala, Lillie Mae Brightwell, Annette Richards

Map Us

From Round Top • 17 min./ 15 mi.
From La Grange • 17 min./ 17 mi.
From Austin • 1 hr 15 min./ 77 mi.
From Houston • 1 hr 30 min./ 95 mi.
From San Antonio • 2 hrs/ 132 mi.

Address

119 West Washington Street
(On Historic Town Square)
Fayetteville, Texas 78940
Mailing Address: PO Box 32

Phone and Email

979-249-6249  
fayettevillemuseum@yahoo.com

Hours 

Sunday-Friday
By Appointment

Most Saturdays 11 am - 2 pm
Extended Hours By Request

~Tour Groups and School Groups Welcome~
(Call or email to schedule your appointment or tour.)

Admission
Donations Appreciated

FREE - General Public and School Groups
Please call to schedule groups.
Commercial and Tour Groups
Please call to schedule tour.
Children 12 and under
Must be accompanied 
by an adult.
Walking Tours 
Self-guided walking tour guides available upon request

Important Links

Visit the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce's Website for services, shopping, lodging, events, and things to do.
Visit StayInFayetteville.com for charming and unique lodges and hotel accommodations. 
Visit the City of Fayetteville's Website to find out about making Fayetteville your home!
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