A Strategic Vision for Preservation Texas

A ROADMAP TO THE 2036 TEXAS BICENTENNIAL

Dear Friends:

We are pleased to share with you our vision for Preservation Texas that is worthy of the scale and significance of our state's history, geography, diversity, and economy. Through the implementation of five Strategic Directions, Preservation Texas will develop the professional and financial resources to empower Texans to protect our cultural heritage, while we embark upon our own restoration projects statewide.

As the 2036 Texas Bicentennial approaches, there will be renewed interest in preserving our state's built and cultural history. We will lead these efforts with innovative programs, providing essential resources and services to Texans. Though the preservation field is continually evolving, we will remain focused on the protection of physical historic resources. We will advocate for expanded preservation incentives and preservation-friendly policies, create a statewide conservation easement program, and offer hands-on preservation training opportunities. Recognizing the challenges faced by local organizations, we will strengthen our capacity and support local historic sites through partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions, ensuring the sustainability of historic resources within a robust, privately-supported network of places.

This is a bold strategy, but we believe that a strong and visionary Preservation Texas is essential to meet the challenges to protect and the opportunities to share the cultural heritage of Texas. For more details and to download the full document, visit PreservationTexas.org/Strategic-Vision. We welcome your input and participation as we begin to implement our vision! To share your ideas, please use the form at the bottom of the webpage linked above.