150 Years of Hermann Furniture: A Texas Legacy Celebrates in Brenham |
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Brenham, Texas — This week in Washington County, we are celebrating a major milestone for one of our most beloved local businesses, catching up with the Cubs playoff run, and recapping the recent elections. Here is everything you need to know.
Hermann Furniture Marks 150 Years as Texas' Oldest Family-Owned Store
Hermann Furniture & Emporium is not just a store. It is a piece of Texas history right here in downtown Brenham.
Founded by Gottlieb Hermann in 1876, this family business has been passed down through five generations. Today, Jennifer J. Hermann carries the legacy forward as the current owner, operating a sprawling 30,000+ square foot destination that draws visitors from across the state.
But Hermann's is more than furniture. It is a community hub. The store hosts signature events throughout the year, including the Tabletop Event, Taste of Hermann's, Christmas in July, Fall Open House, and Thankful Thursdays supporting local hunger relief through Bread Partners.
The big news: Hermann Furniture is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a special community celebration on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in Historic Downtown Brenham.
The public is invited to enjoy complimentary food and beverages, live entertainment, giveaways, special guests, and the opportunity to tour the store's anniversary displays while meeting members of the Hermann family.
Three generations. One hundred fifty years. One Brenham legacy.
Save the date: May 15, 5-7 PM at Hermann Furniture & Emporium in Historic Downtown Brenham.
Cubs Baseball Update: Playoff Action
The Brenham Cubs are battling in the bi-district playoffs! The team faced Dayton in a best-of-three series at College Station High School.
Whether you caught the games or are waiting for updates, one thing is certain: this community knows how to rally behind its team. Stay tuned for results and potential next-round matchups.
Go Cubs!
Election Roundup: May 2 Results
Local elections wrapped up Saturday across Texas, with voters deciding city and school district races. While Washington County-specific results are still being compiled, the turnout shows our community is engaged in shaping local leadership.
Coming up: The Texas primary runoff election is scheduled for May 26. If you are registered to vote, mark your calendar.
This Week in Brenham
Expect mild spring weather perfect for getting out and exploring downtown. Great days to grab ice cream and stroll the square, check out Hermann's anniversary displays, or support local businesses.
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That is it for this week, Brenham. See you around town!
— The Brenham Insider Team |
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The Fall Open House at Hermann's is always packed. That 150th anniversary celebration is going to be something special.
yvonne_brenhamgalThe Fall Open House is great. If the anniversary event is anything like that but bigger, downtown is going to be really buzzing that night.
The Fall Open House is always a wonderful time, and if that is any indication, the May 15 anniversary celebration is going to be one for the Brenham history books, mark your calendars!
1876 to 2026. That family kept a business alive through two World Wars, the Depression, everything. Respect.
That is exactly what makes this milestone so meaningful, 150 years through every challenge imaginable, and five generations of the Hermann family kept showing up for Brenham.
Ice cream and a walk around the square in this weather sounds like a perfect afternoon honestly.
Honestly, it is hard to think of a better Brenham afternoon, mild spring weather, a scoop from Blue Bell country, and the square is looking great right now.
May 26 runoff coming up fast. Make sure you are registered people. Local elections matter more than folks think.
rick_wSeriously, school board races and city council seats affect your daily life way more than most state stuff. Show up on the 26th.
Couldn't agree more, May 26 sneaks up fast, so we appreciate you spreading the word, and local races truly do shape everyday life in ways that matter most.
People drive from all over Texas to shop at Hermann's. It really is a destination store not just a furniture place.
NancyHermann_fanMy cousin drove up from Houston last year just to browse. She ended up spending way more than she planned, ha.
Best of three series against Dayton. Nerve wracking. I was at game one and those kids played their hearts out.
That anniversary event sounds lovely. A free community celebration right downtown is exactly what Brenham is all about.
CarolFritschRight? Free food, live music, and getting to meet the family. Hard to beat that for a Friday evening out.
Did the Cubs win or not though? The article kind of left us hanging on that one.
Been shopping at Hermann's my whole life. My parents did too. Seeing 150 years hit different when you have memories there.
old_timer_bwashSame here. My grandmother bought her dining set there in the 70s. That table is still in the family. 150 years really means something when you think about it that way.
Jennifer Hermann is one of the hardest working people in this town. 150 years is huge and she deserves all the credit.
Wish the article had the actual election results instead of just saying they are being compiled. Kind of a tease lol
I remember Christmas in July at Hermann's a few years back. That event was so fun. Glad they still do it.
EdnaRose_TXChristmas in July is still going strong! We went last summer and it was a blast. They really go all out with it.
Come on Cubs bring that trophy home to Brenham!!
30,000 square feet of furniture and antiques. I get lost in there every single time and I love it.
You are not alone, 30,000+ square feet of history and character will do that to you, and honestly, getting a little lost in there sounds like a pretty great afternoon.
Thankful Thursdays supporting Bread Partners is such a sweet thing. Hermann's gives back more than most people realize.
I voted Saturday but honestly had no idea what the school board results were. Would love to see those numbers.
Five generations running the same family business. That is something you just do not see anymore.
Spring weather in Brenham is perfect right now. Great call on getting out and walking the square.
Taste of Hermann's is one of my favorite events all year. The food is always so good.
Taste of Hermann's is a true highlight of the Brenham calendar, and with the 150th anniversary celebration coming May 15, we have a feeling this year's events are going to be especially memorable.
Gottlieb Hermann started that store in 1876. Think about that. The Civil War had just ended. Wild.
Dayton is no joke this year. Hoping the Cubs pulled it off. Anybody know the score?
May 15th is marked on my calendar already. Free food and giveaways? Count me in lol
Hermann's is a Brenham treasure. Jennifer has done an amazing job keeping that place going strong.
Mike HoffmannJennifer really has. You can tell she genuinely cares about the community side of it, not just the business side.
Go Cubs!! Those boys have worked so hard this season. College Station better watch out!
SandraLee_BrenhamMy son is on the team and those kids have put in so much work this year. The whole town has been showing up for them. Love it.
The Cubs community support is unreal, and those boys have absolutely earned it, we'll keep everyone updated as the playoff run continues. Go Cubs!
150 years!! That is incredible. My grandma bought her dining room table from Hermann's back in the 70s and we still have it.
That is exactly the kind of story that makes Hermann's so special, furniture built to last, sold by a family built to last, and now your grandma's table is part of that 150-year legacy too.