Sugar Land Heritage Foundation Friends Back to School Social:
Then and Now set for August 9
SUGAR LAND, TX (June 20, 2018) The Sugar Land Foundation Heritage Friends will host a member event on August 9 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the Sugar Land Heritage Museum, 198 Kempner St. in Sugar Land. Sugar Land Heritage Foundation (SLHF) Friends will meet for a “Back to School Social: Then and Now” program featuring engaging talks that include:
- History of Lakeview-the Sugar Land School and the Company Town Years with Chuck Kelly and Dr. Wayne Emerson
- Memoirs of Teaching with Rita Drabek and Mary Willis
- What’s New at Fort Bend ISD with Grayle James, FBISD Trustee
“We are very excited to host our second Social in the new Museum space. Becoming a Heritage Friend is sharing history of the past and making new history together, connecting then and now.” said Daphne Ring, Heritage Friends Chair.
Heritage Friends is an auxiliary committee within SLHF for anyone 21 and older. For a minimal donation, friends can support the foundation operations and museum expansion. This is a friend-raising group whose main purpose is to bring together SLHF advocates, learn more about Sugar Land’s rich history and promote the museum first hand as it expands and develops. Annual dues will 100 percent go to support the SLHF.
The Heritage Friends host three socials annually and are free for members. Guests are welcome with a $20 donation. Heritage Friends memberships are available for $55 per person and $100 for any two new members. The Membership can be paid online or at the socials and is tax deductible.
Member Benefits Include:
- Socials three times a year, food/drink and a program provided.
- Exclusive invitation to Member’s only unveiling events for new Exhibits
- 10% discount in our gift shop on Sugar Land Heritage Merchandise Only
- 10% discount on Rental of Museum Space
- As well as the satisfaction of helping further the mission. 100% of your dues goes to further the mission of the foundation.
Following the Back to School Social, the next event will be on December 13 and will feature a discussion about the History of the Char House Cross and a musical performance.