Day of Giving

The Bastrop County Historical Society is proud to host its second annual Day of Giving this August. The event is held in August to commemorate Stephen F. Austin's journey through the area, during which he famously wrote that this would be an ideal place for settlement.

Day of Giving is a one-day fundraising campaign designed to raise awareness and generate critical support for the museum's mission of preserving and sharing Bastrop County history. Funds raised through this campaign support the museum's general operating fund, helping sustain educational programming, special exhibits, and community events. Contributions also make possible new and innovative exhibits, such as the current SPARK YOUR IMAGINATION! exhibit and the upcoming Indigenous Peoples exhibit opening this fall.

All donations go toward preserving Bastrop County history and making it accessible for generations to come. Support local history and get exclusive behind-the-scenes access to all the museum has to offer. Admission…