Belgium Immigration to Texas
By: Sunny S.
Map – Homeland and Push Factors
Map - Texas and Pull Factors
Culture Highlights
Belgian Lace
Used to trim religious vestments, altar cloths, handkerchiefs, table cloths, napkins, and bed linens
Kermiss
Walla Walla (Dancers) performed on Kermiss
Independence
"Commemorates when the Belgians said 'Enough' to the Dutch. Enough with the wooden shoes. Enough tulips.And they celebrated their independence by doing what they do best - they had a beer festival."
Significant Individuals
Van de Walle, van Daele, Persyn, and Baeten made agriculture an all year business that people can make a living off of. Van Daele first came to Texas in 1884 and then a year later he made his 20 acer farm in San Antonio. Daele partnered with Baeten and built an artesian well to get water. The well provided water to all other settlers for a penny a gallon. Persyn was known for his radishes and for introducing cauliflower for to the San Antonio markets. Octave Van de Walle started a dynasty of growers and processors that serves a national market today.
Did You Know?
A- 2nd and Germany is first.
Q- How many varieties of beers were brewed in Belgium?
A- Over 300
Q- How many loaves of breads can a Belgium oven hold at a time?
A- 50 loaves of breads
Q- Who did the first Belgians come with to Texas?
A- La Salle
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By: Sunny S.
7th GT Tx. History
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