Fort Chadbourne Foundation
Fort Chadbourne
Mission
Our original mission statement in 1999 has been met. Fort Chadbourne was founded February 1, 1999, as a public non-profit charitable 501(c)3 organization was established to protect, preserve and present the historic site of Fort Chadbourne to the public. It is on the National Registry of Historic Places. Fort Chadbourne, a United States Military frontier outpost established in 1852 for the protection of settlers and travelers during the westward movement. The foundation will also preserve and maintain the ruins and remains located on the site making it available to the public for tours and inspections. We will also provide public educational materials containing historical information about Fort Chadbourne and the role it played in the settlement and development of West Central Texas.
Ruling year
2004
Principal Officer
Mr. Garland Richards
Main address
651 Fort Chadbourne Rd
Bronte, TX 76933 USA
EIN
75-2804188
NTEE code
Other Art, Culture, Humanities Organizations/Services N.E.C. (A99)
History Museums (A54)
Historical Societies and Related Activities (A80)
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Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Fort Chadbourne has met and exceeded the original goals that were set in 1999 when the Foundation was established. The endowment of an any organization is the probably the hardest challenge that they face. Endowment is one of the needs our organization is working to address. We continually address operating and marketing areas as well.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Fort Chadbourne Visitor Center/Museum
The visitor center/museum is open Tuesday thru Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The center houses artifacts and collections that provide visitors an educational and fun visit. Our goal is to present what life was like in the 1850's. We start with you saddling up and watching a 20 minute video about Fort Chadbourne. You then step into a stage coach to see what traveling on the Butterfield Stage Route was like. Walk thru a teepee to see many military , Native American, and ranching artifacts on display that were found at Fort Chadbourne. A large antique gun collection, a Medal of Honor tribute with 6 MOH recipients that served at Fort Chadbourne is one of the exhibits. We have guided and self guided tours to see the actual fort site and guided rides to see the small buffalo herd, the two longhorns and donkey located nearby on the ranch. The center has exposed many visitors to what life was like living on the West Texas Frontier. Fort Chadbourne strictly runs off donations. Come out and step back in time and visit the real West Texas Frontier! Fort Chadbourne is a non governmental entity and we are very proud of our success. We were told we could not do this project.
Brick and Granite Tile Program
As a fundraising program, we are selling brick and granite tiles. The brick sell for $50.00 and the granite tile are $1000.00.
Where we work
Awards
Historical Preservation Award 2003
Texas Preservation
External reviews
Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Our organization is trying to help keep our heritage alive thru visitation of our historic site. Fort Chadbourne is one of the historic forts that was vital in traveling west to the California Gold Rush as settlers were moving thru Indian Territory. Our site educates nowaday travelers visiting what all was here at Fort Chadbourne. We have addressed the Native Americans, Military (Union and Confederate) history, Butterfield Mail Route, buffalo hunters, Medal of Honor tribute, and Ranching. We address everything that was out at Fort Chadbourne.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
We are always researching, updating displays, and educating visitors as they visit our site. We continually look for new ideas to enhance the visitor's experience!
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
We write grants to help with special projects. History is one of the few areas that have very limited funds. We also do most things inhouse.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
We have a new event where we have a guest speaker and invite our area military as guests. We have had two Medal of Honor Recipients speak and our military has been very overwhelmed at being able to attend and be recognized for their service. The Medal of Honor Recipient also pins any Vietnam War era veteran during the ceremonly. This has been very well received! We hope to continue this event for many years to come. This means alot to the Vietnam War Veterans. We will continue to find new ways to promote Fort Chadbourne and all what is offered at this site.
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Fort Chadbourne Foundation
Board of directorsas of 09/01/2017
Ann Pate
No Affiliation
Tom Perini
Board Member
Lana J. Richards
Secretary/Treasurer
Garland H. Richards
President
Kelly Gill
Board Member
Ann Pate
Board Member
September Daniel
Board Member
David Carter
Board Member
Beverly Reeves
Board Member
Ronnie Poehls
Exofficio Board Member
Patricia Lee
Exofficio Board Member
Kennie Matthews
Ex-Officio Board Member
Gay Frazer
Board Member
Suzanne Campbell
Ex-Officio Board Member
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