Connecting Then and Now
Heritage Friends is an auxiliary committee within SLHF for anyone 21 and older. Sugar Land Heritage Foundation Friends Events follow the “Connecting Then and Now” theme. 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% support SLHF.
The Heritage Friends began in 2018, and took a long break with COVID, restarted in 2022, and is restarting after a break in 2024. We have a revitalized committee and a tentative schedule through 2026.
- Annual Dues: $55 per person, $100 per any two. Assessed January of each year. Membership, available online or at the museum socials is tax deductible.
Heritage Friends Socials are free to members. Guests can attend for $20.
Member Benefits Include:
- At least two Socials, food/drink and a program provided. These will be held on Thursdays from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
- 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.
2025 Social Dates and Themes
- May 1 – Community Life – Celebrating Margie Taylor
- August 14 – Celebrating the Char House and Water Tower 100th Anniversary
- November 6 – Celebrating Veterans & Holiday Market
Gathering 6 PM to 6:30 PM
Event will begin at 6:45 PM
2026
- April – Company Town & Planned Communities
- August – Sugar Production
- November – Churches Four Corners
Location
Sugar Land Heritage Museum
198 Kempner St.
6 to 8 PM
Just behind the Children’s Discovery Center on the 2nd floor
Become a Heritage Friend
Becoming a Heritage Friend is sharing history of the past and making new history together, connecting then and now. You can join by filling out the application below, or downloading the application and mailing it back to the address below.
Sugar Land Heritage Foundation
P.O. Box 1
Sugar Land, TX 77487-0001
Heritage Friends Spring Social Announced
We are excited to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Char House and the Water Tower this year by celebrating Sugar Land Community Life. Our Kick-off social will be May 1st and feature a video of Margie Taylor. A life-long Sugar Land resident who is married to Ernest Taylor, former City of Sugar Land Police Chief.
Remember to renew your membership for 2025 or join the Heritage Friends.
If you are a Friend, you can RSVP at kim@slheritage.org.