Museum and Visitor Center
of the Bastrop County Historical Society
New Museum and Visitor Center - Join the Effort
Dear Friend,
The Bastrop County Historical Society, with strong support from the City of Bastrop, has embarked on an ambitious plan to preserve the history of our area and to share it with future generations of citizens and visitors.
The Society has committed to raising over $500,000 from individuals and businesses to underwrite the renovation and repurposing of the "old City Hall" as the new home of an enhanced Museum and Visitor Center. The total cost of the project is projected to be $1,250,000 to be funded through our community donations, as wells as grants, a federal appropriation, and generous support from our city.
A very enthusiastic group of Society trustees, in tandem with other members of a special campaign committee, is soliciting pledges and donations for this purpose and has already made significant progress toward realizing this financial goal.
- Pledges can be made at various levels—from $100 to more than $50,000 and over a three-year period if desired. Each donor who makes a donation or fulfills a pledge will be recognized.
- Those pledging before December 31, 2010, will be part of the Founders’ Circle. Members who pledge by March 31, 2010 and pay at least a third of their pledge by that date also will have their pledge matched under the Member Matching Challenge program.
- Pledge payments can be made weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually. And the Society is prepared to accept stock or bonds. A limited number of in-kind donations can also be accepted.
A member of our committee would welcome the opportunity to share further information about our project and to accept your pledge commitment. To schedule a visit—or to volunteer to help us in this initiative—please contact Museum (303-0057).
Or, if you prefer, there are several ways to make your contribution or pledge now. You may:
- Print and complete a Pledge Card and mail it with your first payment to the Bastrop County Historical Society, P. O. Box 1832, Bastrop, TX 78602.
- Donate by PayPal
- Call the museum at 303-0057 or email us at bchs1832@sbclobal.net to discuss in-kind donations or donations of stocks or bonds.
This truly is your historical moment to convey the Bastrop story to new generations. Your donation, no matter what size, is greatly appreciated and moves us a significant step closer to fulfilling our dream...and our commitment to the community and generations to come.
Libby Sartain
Member of the Board, Bastrop County Historical Society
Chair of the Community Fundraising Committee