COVID-19 Pandemic: History at Hand

Like many other small businesses and non-profits, we are experiencing unprecedented revenue loss during this global COVID-19 pandemic. Since the Lone Star Stomp (plus all spring field trips and special events) have been cancelled, we need your donation now more than ever. If you are in a position to give, we would be grateful for your support.

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Being part of the Fort Bend History Association provides a front row seat to an amazing history story our area has been part of for more than 200 years.

Usually, that view is of much earlier times with a broad perspective and a sweeping arc. In light of our current state with the COVID-19 crisis, history is now right in front of us. I imagine the stories, impacts and personal experiences we’re going through right now will be written about, presented, and described in our museum and other spaces for years to come.
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It’s certainly a story that is affecting us in unprecedented ways. No school means no field trips and no school kids visiting the Fort Bend Museum or George Ranch Historical Park. No gatherings of 10 or more means no Lone Star Stomp, our annual history-themed fundraising gala that celebrates everything we stand for and brings hundreds of like-minded supporters and area leaders together for a festive evening.

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Steve and Mary Kay Nelson at the 2019 Lone Star Stomp.

But like the people and settlers who came before us, and undoubtedly faced unexpected challenges of their own, we will also re-group and move forward.
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Our staff at both the Fort Bend Museum and George Ranch Historical Park, while not currently hosting visitors, are improving their sites, displays, presentations and homesteads. They’re continuing to care for the heritage breed animals and to create online educational content that can be used at home.
You, too, can become part of our COVID-19 history story. How? By supporting us in both new and familiar ways:

Follow Us on Social Media 
Since we can’t be together in person, our programs staff has been working very hard behind-the-scenes to bring your favorite Texas history content right to your screen! When you follow us on Facebook or Instagram, you’ll get to see insider videos, read interesting blog posts (like the history of toilet paper) and download hands-on activities for your kids to do while we’re all social distancing. All of the Facebook links are included below so you know how to find us.

Renew Your Membership
As a member, you play a crucial role in the mission to share and preserve Fort Bend County and Texas history. Please don’t forget to renew your membership this year.

Make a Donation
Like many other small businesses and non-profits, we are experiencing unprecedented revenue loss during this global pandemic. Since the Lone Star Stomp (plus all spring field trips and special events) have been cancelled, we need your donation now more than ever. If you are in a position to give, we would be grateful for your support.

History unfolds in unique ways. We appreciate all of you as we move forward together in these unprecedented times.

Steve Nelson,
President, FBHA Board of Trustees

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Fort Bend History Association | George Ranch Historical Park | Fort Bend Museum
​Fort Bend Archeological Society | DeWalt Heritage Center

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.