Old Granite School Fundraising Campaign
The museum is raising funds in order to rehabilitate our building, the historic Old Granite School.
Visit our Givebutter fundraising site to contribute and see how close we are to raising our goal.
Visit our Givebutter fundraising site to contribute and see how close we are to raising our goal.
Capital Campaign Goal:
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About Our Building
Constructed in 1891, the building holds immense historical value and is recognized with a Texas Historical Marker. Originally serving as a university, it transitioned into a public school in 1907 following Marble Falls' incorporation. The building continued to hold school classrooms and later administrative offices until 1987. The Falls on the Colorado Museum moved into the building in 2010 and now uses the space to tell Central Texas’ and Marble Falls’ unique history.
The current project will revitalize the historic building and make it fully functional. The museum has been limited to the first floor, since the second story requires repairs to make it usable space. Rehabilitating the second floor will effectively double the museum’s capacity, allowing room to develop new exhibits and programs. Not only will these repairs help preserve a beloved local landmark, but it will also allow the museum to better serve our community and visitors from near and far.
The revamped museum will serve as a focal point for community engagement and hosting programs that bring people together to learn and celebrate. By preserving and enhancing this historic landmark, we will create a lasting legacy that will be enjoyed by generations to come.
Fundraising Campaign Goal: Phases 1 & 2 = $500,000
Phase 1: $250,000
All donations $500 and over will be memorialized on a donor recognition display at the Museum. Donate today and be remembered forever!
Constructed in 1891, the building holds immense historical value and is recognized with a Texas Historical Marker. Originally serving as a university, it transitioned into a public school in 1907 following Marble Falls' incorporation. The building continued to hold school classrooms and later administrative offices until 1987. The Falls on the Colorado Museum moved into the building in 2010 and now uses the space to tell Central Texas’ and Marble Falls’ unique history.
The current project will revitalize the historic building and make it fully functional. The museum has been limited to the first floor, since the second story requires repairs to make it usable space. Rehabilitating the second floor will effectively double the museum’s capacity, allowing room to develop new exhibits and programs. Not only will these repairs help preserve a beloved local landmark, but it will also allow the museum to better serve our community and visitors from near and far.
The revamped museum will serve as a focal point for community engagement and hosting programs that bring people together to learn and celebrate. By preserving and enhancing this historic landmark, we will create a lasting legacy that will be enjoyed by generations to come.
Fundraising Campaign Goal: Phases 1 & 2 = $500,000
Phase 1: $250,000
- replacing the upstairs windows and bringing them closer to their original appearance
- repairing the lower windows
- repairing the interior stairs and improving the handrails
- outfitting the second floor for exhibits, programs and events
- installing outdoor educational areas
All donations $500 and over will be memorialized on a donor recognition display at the Museum. Donate today and be remembered forever!