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Museum and Visitor Center
of the Bastrop County Historical Society

News

BCHS Community-wide Garage Sale

Please join us at a community-wide garage sale Saturday, March 3, 2012, from 7 am to 3 pm, at the Bastrop Independent School District (BISD) West Campus Building, 1602 Hill Street in Bastrop – or come early! A "Sneak Peek" Friday, March 2 will allow you the opportunity to see items before the big rush. Admission for the Sneak Peak is $10. As we prepare for the big day, please donate items to the garage sale. Donation dates and times are noted below. See you there!

New Museum and Visitor Center

In early March the City of Bastrop began construction of its new City Hall building. This brings good news because the Historical Society is now another step closer to occupying the old City Hall for a new Museum and Visitor Center.  Renovation of the old City Hall is projected to cost approximately $1.25 million with our move-in date targeted for early 2012.

The Capital Campaign Committee has proudly announced that the Member Match Challenge has been met, and is extremely grateful to the anonymous patron who matched dollar-for-dollar, the first $50,000 in contributions made by BCHS members.   Contributions, commitments, and pledges have now reached a whopping $1,050,000.  The generosity and support from our members, businesses, and governmental agencies is sincerely appreciated.

But, don't stop now. Traditionally, the hardest part of any fund raising effort is the last part. "We are now working on our last $200,000 - and we still need your help and support to reach our goal," said Capital Campaign Chair Mark Rose. 

For more information about our Capital Campaign and how you can contribute to our effort, click here.