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Welcome:
USS
Texas crew photo was taken 1927, photo
courtesy of the Texas Parks & Wildlife museum's archive.
The Battleship Texas Foundation, a
501(c)(3) non profit organization, seeks your assistance in our efforts to
restore, enhance and educate the public as to the historical significance of our
beloved TEXAS.
Currently;
1) the Foundation is supporting the
efforts of TPWD to enhance the site surrounding the Texas. Those enhancements
include an Interpretive Center and berthing improvements.
2) the Foundation continually supports the restoration efforts of Texas Parks
and Wildlife Department and The First Texas Volunteers. Recent restoration
projects have been:
* The Marine Quarters
* The Pilot House * The Chart Room
* Forward Officer's Country * # 3 Boiler Room
* The General Store Keepers office
* Several Casemates * And Much More
*Officer's Pantry forward.
3) the Foundation conducts an Overnight Program in which organized groups may
spend the evening aboard the TEXAS. Trained volunteers and staff conduct an
entertaining and educational event enjoyed by all.
4) the Foundation conducts on going educational and promotional efforts to
increase the awareness of the value of the historic TEXAS. This website is just
one of those examples.
Your donation is deductible to the fullest extent allowed by the I.R.S. tax code
and is greatly appreciated by the Foundation.
We are proud of the TEXAS and invite you to visit her. Your support, as well as
that of others, allows for the continual restoration and enhancements so vital
to making the TEXAS one of the premiere Naval Museums in the country.
Thank you in advance.
Mr. Barry Ward
Executive Director
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Or send us a Donation via checks payable to:
Battleship
Texas Foundation
10575 Katy Fwy, Suite #393
Houston, TX 77024
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Its simple math, we can do more if we have more.
We thank you
for your support.
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