Projects

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.

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.

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.

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.

to cover the cost of architectural drwaings so that contractors can estimate the cost of installing an HVAC system.

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.

grant to restore the grout and brick on the south wall of the theatre.

grant to assist with repointing bricks and filling in cracks in the walls in the Bartlett Grammer School (Old Red House Schoolhouse Museum).

For archival storage of photographs.

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.

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.

for the conceptualization and design, Phase I, of the renovation of the Horn Shelter permanent exhibit.

Grant assisted with supplies and construction materials to rehabilitate the shutters of the Stillman House Museum

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.

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.

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).

Grant assistance given for the creation of four Caddo-based children’s videos and associated site historic and cultural preservation projects.

create four videos to document 2019 Teachers Workshop and community healing event.

Grant money for the placement of a monument dedicated to veterans of the Vietnam War on the grounds of the State Capitol Building.

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.

For restoration and renovation of Old Castell School Building as a community center.

Funds used to print brochures to promote Texas Independence Day.

grant assisted to purchase a computer and Agisoft Photo/Scan Pro software to document Caddo Pottery.

THF Grant supports a project to construct a new foundation for the circa-1880 English German School.

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.

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.

to repair the Heritage Hall roof.

Grant assisted in restoring the aging parapet and surround trim on the Commerce Public Library.

Grant for rebuilding the 1870s log cabin inside the Morton Museum.

Funds for photographic archive preservation materials.