Bastrop Historical Society — Austin Museum Partnership

Bastrop County Historical Society

Amenities & Accessibility:

Child Friendly

Wheelchair Accessible

BCHS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Bastrop and Bastrop County. The Society is a group of energetic trustees, volunteers, and staff who operate the Society’s museum with monies from the City of Bastrop, from dues paid by individual and business members, and from sponsors who generously underwrite the Society’s annual events and activities.

In 1952, members of Bastrop's Ladies Reading Circle felt the need to "awaken an interest in the early history and legends of Bastrop." Thirty ladies, all who became charter members, sponsored and organized the Bastrop Historical Society. They met at the home of Mrs. Powell Maynard in February 1952 and in that same year purchased the historic Cornelson-Fehr House at 702 Main for a museum.

location
904 Main Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602 (map)
hours
Open Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm
admissions
Members - Free
Adults - $5.00
Children under 12 - Free
phone
Museum (512) 303-0057
Visitor Center (512) 303-0904
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website