Every family has a story worth remembering.
The Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center invites you to create a lasting tribute to the pioneers whose courage, faith, and determination helped build the Czech communities of Texas. By purchasing a memorial stone, you become part of a permanent legacy that will inspire future generations to learn about the families who shaped our rich Czech heritage.
Whether you wish to honor your immigrant ancestors, commemorate generations of your family, or remember a loved one, our memorial stones provide a meaningful and enduring way to preserve your family’s history.
Preserve Your Family Story
Our ancestors crossed an ocean carrying little more than hope, determination, and a dream for future generations. Today, we have the opportunity to ensure their names and the sacrifices they made are never forgotten.
A memorial stone is more than engraved granite. It is a permanent reminder that your family’s story is an important part of the history of Texas and the Czech-American experience.
We encourage families to gather their genealogy, confirm their family history, and honor those who came before us by creating a lasting tribute at the Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center.
For assistance selecting the memorial option that best fits your family, please contact the Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center. We would be honored to help you preserve your family’s legacy for generations to come. Email Mark Hermes at info@czechtexas.org or call 888-785-4500. You may also enter your information in the form fields below and submit your request online. Upon receiving your order, the center can guide you on the most efficient payment instructions.
To preserve consistency and historical accuracy, the Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center will review all submissions and reserves the right to edit formatting and approve the final engraving.
Immigrant Wall Memorial Plaque
The Immigrant Wall recognizes one documented Czech immigrant family who made the journey to America in search of a better life.
Each memorial plaque is an 18″ × 12″ × 1″ polished granite stone and may include:
- Husband and wife
- Wife’s maiden name (if desired)
- Immigrant children (space permitting)
- Up to two villages of origin (space permitting)
- Year(s) of arrival in the United States
Plaque Specifications
- Four lines of engraved text
- One-inch lettering
- Up to 24 letters and spaces per line
- Maximum of 96 letters and spaces total
- Text is centered on each plaque
A Special Recognition
Families purchasing an Immigrant Wall Memorial Plaque will also be honored during the Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center’s annual Slavnost Mayfest Celebration, held each year on the third Sunday in May. During this special ceremony, new immigrant families are publicly recognized for their ancestors’ contributions to Texas and Czech heritage, providing a meaningful opportunity for descendants to celebrate their family’s journey and share their legacy with the community.
This annual recognition has become a cherished tradition, bringing families together to honor those whose courage and perseverance made future generations possible.
Museum Entry Memorial Stones
As the Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center celebrates its 30th Anniversary, there has never been a better time to become a permanent part of our history. Our Museum Entry Memorial Stones are located along the original Immigrant Wall, honoring the pioneering Czech families whose courage and determination helped build the foundation of our heritage.
A personalized memorial stone is a meaningful way to recognize your family, honor a loved one, or celebrate your Czech roots while supporting the Center’s mission for generations to come.
Leave a permanent mark at the entrance to the museum with a beautifully engraved 12″ × 12″ × 1.5″ granite paving stone.
Specifications include:
- Up to six lines of text
- Approximately 14 characters per line (depending on lettering)
- Maximum of 40 total characters
These stones are a wonderful way to honor a family, celebrate multiple generations, or remember someone whose legacy deserves to be recognized by every visitor who enters the Center.
Perpetual Rose Garden Memorial Stones
The Perpetual Rose Garden offers a peaceful and beautiful setting to honor the memory of loved ones. Nestled beneath the shade of mature trees and situated near our second Immigrant Wall, the garden features a memorial bench where visitors can pause, reflect, and remember those whose legacy continues to inspire future generations.
Create a peaceful tribute within our beautiful Perpetual Rose Garden. Dimensions are 8″ × 8″ × 2.25″.
Each memorial stone includes:
- Six lines of engraving
- Up to 15 characters per line
This serene setting offers a timeless place to remember loved ones while becoming part of the living landscape of the Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center.
Memorial Brick Path Stone
The Memorial Brick Path offers families a meaningful way to leave a lasting tribute at the Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center.
This special sidewalk is situated under the trees in front of the complex and now leads to the new memorial commemorating the 2024 visit of the President of the Czech Republic. Located among the American, Texas, and Czech flags, the path creates a quiet and dignified place to honor loved ones, family names, businesses, and those who have helped preserve Czech heritage in Texas.
Our Brick Memorial Stone provides an affordable way for families, organizations, and friends to leave a permanent legacy. Dimensions are 4″ × 8″ × 2.25″.
Each engraved brick allows:
- Three lines of text
- Up to 15 characters per line
Whether honoring parents, grandparents, a family name, or someone special, each brick becomes part of the pathway preserving the story of Czech Texans for generations to come.
