2019 Will Soon Be History...
Make a Year-End Gift Before Midnight Today!

2019 was definitely a year to remember. From launching the History Rising campaign to renovate the Fort Bend Museum to new educational programs at the DeWalt Heritage Center, the 1st annual George Ranch Rodeo, pop-up community exhibits and more...we are so grateful for everything you've helped us accomplish this year!

As 2019 comes to a close, you can help this important work continue by making a generous donation or becoming a 2020 monthly donor. Pledge your support as a Historian and give your first gift before the end of the year (11:59 p.m.). If you’ve been considering giving something extra, now is the time. You can truly make a world of difference for a small Association like ours!

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At the Fort Bend History Association, we are that someone.

​We are the preservers of places — such as the iconic 1883 Moore Home that is still standing, still inspiring and still a memorable site for tours, field trips and community gatherings.

We are the savers of items — our historical collection includes nearly 70,000 unique and varied artifacts reflective of our community’s past.

We are the storytellers — from costumed interpreters at the George Ranch Historical Park to tour guides at historic Dew House, the stories that we tell give insight into the past and provide a spark of inspiration for our future.

We’re proud of this role we play in the community fabric, but there’s another component that is indispensable in the mission to share and preserve Fort Bend County history: YOU.

You are also that someone. By supporting the Association, you are also a preserver, curator and storyteller. You help us take care of treasured historic buildings and help capture and re-tell stories of our state and county in memorable ways. When you support the mission to share and preserve Fort Bend County history, you become a historian in your own right — someone with the vision, heart and commitment to embrace the stories so worthy of being told and celebrated.

Will you make a gift today of $250 to help us reach our goal of $5,000? Use the enclosed envelope and coupon below or make a secure gift at fbhistory.org/give. 

For whatever level of support you can provide — thank you!

Sincerely,

Claire Rogers
Executive Director

P.S. Be sure to take advantage of year-end tax credits and make your gift before midnight on December 31!​

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Building Upkeep

The work to keep up historic structures is never done. The 1883 John and Lottie Moore Home is one of our county’s architectural treasures, and requires year-round maintenance to preserve its integrity. Just as with any home, sometimes there are surprises, too — such as a massive honeybee colony that took up residence inside one of the home’s iconic columns last year!​

Tangible History

The Association almost doubled its historic collections last year, adding nearly 30,000 items pertaining to Fort Bend County history. As these priceless items continue to be saved from obscurity, your gifts can help fund appropriate storage space and proper care and handling so that the items can be preserved for future generations to enjoy. Irreplaceable artifacts come in all shapes and sizes — from this dainty transferware plate of the 1830s to the turn-of-the-century glass hearse, which was originally pulled by horses. Your support ensures that these items are never lost due to neglect or age!​

Many Voices

As the most diverse county in the United States, it is imperative that the stories we share reflect that diversity. Your involvement helps reach under-served populations in our community, and ensures that our exhibits, programs and events give a voice to the different perspectives that make Fort Bend County such a great place to live.

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Become a Historian!

Join a special group of donors called the Historians, whose monthly gifts will sustain our services without interruption. The Historians care deeply about investing in the Association and do so by contributing small gifts each month through safe automatic credit card or electronic fund transfers. Our goal is to secure at least 300 Historians who feel passionately about making history accessible to everyone and pledge to give at least $10/month for 12 months (that’s only $120 a year). 

Individual contributions account for a significant percentage of the operating budget, so giving to the general fund regularly makes an enormous difference in our work. And you would be doing just that by becoming a monthly donor! Gifts to the general fund provide immediate support for the Association’s day-to-day operations. Your contributions ensure that we can keep the lights on, the doors open, the cream fresh, the ant beds treated, the cowboys in boots, the costumes authentic, the cannons firing, and the staff paid for the more than 60,000 visitors that we host annually.

Please fill out the following form and we will contact you to finish the secure payment process! You can also call 281-342-1256 to set up your monthly donations.

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Donate in Memory or Honor of Someone

Call us at 281-342-1256 or email sponsors@fbhistory.org to donate in memory or honor of a friend or loved one.

Company Matching

Would you like your employer to match your gift? If so, please contact your employer for the form and then submit it to us via fax at  281-342-3782 or by e-mail at sponsors@fbhistory.org. ​

Not sure if your company matches donations? Use this link to check: http://www.matchinggifts.com/unh/

Monthly Donation

Support Fort Bend History with a monthly giving commitment! Contact us at 281-342-1256 or sponsors@fbhistory.org.

Designated Funds

Do you want to designate your funds for a specific project or site?
Just let us know by calling 281-342-1256 or emailing sponsors@fbhistory.org.