Day of Giving | Bastrop County Historical Society

Name: Day of Giving | Bastrop County Historical Society
Start: 2025-08-16T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-08-16T17:00:00-05:00
Location: 904 Main St, Bastrop, TX, United States, Texas 78602

Schedule

Sat Aug 16 2025 at 10:00 am to 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

904 Main St, Bastrop, TX, United States, Texas 78602 | Bastrop, TX

Celebrate the past, invest in the future in the Day of Giving at Bastrop County Historical Society!
In August 1832, Stephen F. Austin traveled through the region that would later become Bastrop County. During his journey, he sampled native mescalero grapes and took note of the Colorado River, writing in his journal: “The [Colorado River] is something less than the [Brazos] banks, very high, generally clear of overflow, bottom and banks gravelly, water very clear and well-tasted, current brisk.”
Nearly 200 years later on August 16, the Bastrop County Historical Society (BCHS) is honoring that historic moment with a Day of Giving—a celebration of Bastrop’s past, present, and future. On August 16, we invite you to the Bastrop County Museum & Visitor Center to enjoy a day filled with local music, fun activities, prizes and the opportunity to support the ongoing preservation and sharing of Bastrop County history. You can also donate online! And thanks to a generous matching donor, your gift will go twice as far! Every dollar going directly toward its mission to preserve and promote the rich stories of Bastrop County.
Whether you’re a longtime resident, a new neighbor, or a history enthusiast just passing through, this Day of Giving is a chance to come together, celebrate local heritage, and ensure Bastrop’s story continues for generations to come.