Museum Day of Giving

Name: Museum Day of Giving
Start: 2025-08-16T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-08-16T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Bastrop County Historical Society Museum & Visitor Center, Main Street, Bastrop, TX, USA

Schedule

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

UTC-05:00

Location

Bastrop County Historical Society Museum & Visitor Center, Main Street, Bastrop, TX, USA | 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 community members are invited to stop by the Bastrop County Museum & Visitor Center to enjoy a day filled with local music family-friendly activities and the opportunity to support the ongoing preservation and sharing of Bastrop County history.
BCHS welcomes donations of all sizes—$10 $25 $50 $100 or more—with every dollar going directly toward its mission to preserve and promote the rich stories of the region. Donations will be available both in person and online.
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.
Jill Barrow Bastrop County Historical Society trustee said of the event “The Bastrop County Museum is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich history of Bastrop County. We want everyone to be involved in our efforts to showcase this history. There is no gift too small or too large that will not be appreciated so we hope that all of Bastrop County will want to participate in this Day of Giving and feel a sense of ownership in the museum's efforts.”
Location: Bastrop County Historical Society Museum & Visitor Center
Date: August 16
Time: all day