The backbone of THF’s mission is its grant program. Foundation gifts support diverse projects in wide-ranging geographic regions, cultures, and areas of interest. Learn about those efforts on the map below or in the section highlighting project undertakings.
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Anderson Mill Memorial, Inc.
Volente | 2012
Received funding to replace worn siding on the replica of the original mill house, which was built along with a mill wheel and museum that educates the public about Anderson Mill’s history.
Aransas County Historical Society
Rockport | 2010
www.achs1985.org
THF funding applied to costs associated with creating and installing historic signage along the hike and bike trail established in Rockport and Fulton, eventually the trail will extend throughout the county.
Armstrong County Museum
Claude | 2014
www.armstrongcountymuseum.com
Grant assistance for Phase 1 of landscaping on the grounds of the Charles Goodnight Historical Center, which includes the fully-restored Charles and Molly Goodnight Home, the Haley Visitor and Educational Center, and three restored outbuildings: the Cattalo (Caretaker’s) Cottage, a well house, and bunk house. The property is also surrounded by 30 acres of a playa lake and wildlife habitat.
Armstrong County Museum
Claude | 2012
www.armstrongcountymuseum.com
Grant monies restored the property’s bunkhouse and assist in the renovation of the original foreman’s (Cattalo) house to serve as the residence of the property’s caretaker.
Austin County Museum Association
Bellville | 2019
austincounty.com/page/austin.Museum
to cover the cost of architectural drwaings so that contractors can estimate the cost of installing an HVAC system.
Austin Steam Train Association
Leander | 2015
www.austinsteamtrain.org
Grant assistance towards the restoration of Santa Fe Car#3163, a 1946 passenger train coach. When the project is completed, it will be used as a concession car for use on ASTA’s historic railroad tours in Central Texas.
Austin Theatre Alliance
Austin | 2020
austintheatre.org
grant to restore the grout and brick on the south wall of the theatre.
Bartlett Activities Center
Bartlett | 2020
bartlettactivitiescenter.org
grant to assist with repointing bricks and filling in cracks in the walls in the Bartlett Grammer School (Old Red House Schoolhouse Museum).
Blackshear/O.L. Price Ex-Student Association
Taylor | 2014
www.blackshearolprice.com
Funding for the continued restoration of the Dickey House, which will highlight Dr. James Dickey’s contribution to the health and wellness of his community.
Blackshear/O.L. Price Ex-Student Association
Taylor | 2010
www.blackshearolprice.com
Grant monies given for the development of a preservation plan for the Dr. James Lee Dickey House for use as a museum. The Dickey House was included in Preservation Texas’s 2008 Most Endangered Places listing.
Bosque Museum
Clifton | 2019
bosquemuseum.org
for the conceptualization and design, Phase I, of the renovation of the Horn Shelter permanent exhibit.
Brownsville Historical Association
Brownsville | 2017
https://www.brownsvillehistory.org/
Grant assisted with supplies and construction materials to rehabilitate the shutters of the Stillman House Museum
Buffalo Creek Association
Cleburne | 2014
THF award for a project to commission and install a six-foot tall statue of General Patrick Ronayne Cleburne. Grant funds will be applied to expenses for the sculpting and casting of the statue.
Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
Houston | 2012
www.buffalosoldiermuseum.com
A grant award for producing virtual, website tours of some of the museum’s extensive collection focusing on African American military service in Texas and the United States.
buildingcommunityWORKSHOP
Dallas | 2020
bcworkshop.org
grant assisted to cover the cost of interior framing and reconfiguration and 3 replacement windows of a 1920 home in Dallas’ Hsitoric Tenth Street District (last remaining Freedmen’s Towns in North Texas).
Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
Alto | 2019
thc.texas.gov/historic-sites/caddo-mounds-state-historic-site
Grant assistance given for the creation of four Caddo-based children’s videos and associated site historic and cultural preservation projects.
Caddo Mounds State Historic Site Friends Association, Inc.
Alto | 2019
https://www.thc.texas.gov/historic-sites/caddo-mounds-state-historic-site
create four videos to document 2019 Teachers Workshop and community healing event.
Capitol of Texas Vietnam Veterans Monument, Inc.
Austin | 2011
Grant money for the placement of a monument dedicated to veterans of the Vietnam War on the grounds of the State Capitol Building.
Caprock Cultural Association
Post | 2011
www.ccaheritagehouse.com
THF grant covered expenses associated with preparing a traveling photography exhibit highlighting 10 buildings in Texas designed by nationally-renowned, early 20th-century architect Louis Curtiss.
Castell Community Club
Castell | 2007
For restoration and renovation of Old Castell School Building as a community center.
Celebrate Texas
Austin | 2000
Funds used to print brochures to promote Texas Independence Day.
Center of Social Sciences Research, University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler | 2021
uttyler.edu/socialsciences
grant assisted to purchase a computer and Agisoft Photo/Scan Pro software to document Caddo Pottery.
Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum
Cuero | 2016
www.chisholmtrailmuseum.org
THF Grant supports a project to construct a new foundation for the circa-1880 English German School.
Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum
Cuero | 2006
www.chisholmtrailmuseum.org
Awarded funding to complete Phases III and IV of the Restoration Master Plan for the 1903 Knights of Pythias building. The museum, once restored, will function as an educational facility designed to preserve the ranching and western heritage of south central Texas.
Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum
Cuero | 2009
www.chisholmtrailmuseum.org
Funding assistance for the final restoration phases of the museum, specifically for accessibility and public safety measures, including an elevator, a steel column and beam grid, and fire-suppression system.
Columbia Heritage Foundation
West Columbia | 2019
to repair the Heritage Hall roof.
Commerce Public Library
Commerce | 2017
https://www.commercepubliclibrary.org/
Grant assisted in restoring the aging parapet and surround trim on the Commerce Public Library.
Cooke County Heritage Society
Gainsville | 2000
www.mortonmuseum.org
Grant for rebuilding the 1870s log cabin inside the Morton Museum.
Cowboy Country Museum
Stamford | 2000
www.stamfordcoc.org
Funds for photographic archive preservation materials.