Center Seeks Donations for Archival Building and General Store/Tavern
FACEBOOK LIVE ONLY July 18 Event to Raise Funds
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The Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center in La Grange is planning some exciting projects - a larger archival building and a new general store and tavern building. Click here to donate today and/or watch the FACEBOOK LIVE concert on July 18 by the Czechaholics from 7-10 pm and donate during the performance. The band will be coming to you live from the deck outside the Center. All donations made to the Czechaholics Tip Jar that evening will be donated to the Center.

Through the years, artifacts, periodicals, files, photos, textiles, and more have been donated. TCHCC has outgrown the original 20X40 storage building and is having to store items in places that are not ideal for preservation. This is a dire need and vital to the expansion of TCHCC. The plans are to construct a new 40X60 archival storage building with a dock for easy loading/unloading access and a covered area for all-weather access in and out of the building, to keep items safe. The building will include a decontamination workroom where items can be properly logged and checked in/out and prepared for storage or display. The spacious storeroom will be able to adapt to any storage needs - shelving, files, hangings, etc. "This new building is long overdue for TCHCC and is a testament to the positive growth of the center," said Retta Chandler, TCHCC president.

Another project in the works is the recreation of a new general store and tavern. The current set-up in the Village is not sufficient for visitors’ safe access
and the display and protection of the artifacts. Plans are to replicate Frank’s Place (which is where the bar that is currently on display comes from) that
was on the square in downtown La Grange. The general store will also be rebuilt adjacent to Frank’s Place to allow visitors a safer and better experience
when touring. This building will also be climate controlled to protect artifacts and ensure a pleasant visit. The current building will be moved to make way for the new construction and placed in another location to be renovated into a one-room school house. A blacksmith shop is also on the list to be built in the near future to help round out the Czech Village and complete TCHCC’s mission.

"These projects have been on our priority list for some time," Chandler said. "Donations and grants are being accepted now. We hope to complete
the archival storage building as soon as possible to ease our storage issue. Donations have already been given to start the projects but more is needed.
We strive each day to make the best decisions for our facility and to care for and secure the donations of our patrons."

The goal is to raise $80,000 for each project. Click here to make a donation to one or both of these projects.

"Thank each of you for your continued support throughout the years. The center continues to evolve and meet the mission statement set forth in 1997,"
Chandler said. "Together we can ensure the best representation of our Czech heritage for generations to come. We look forward to seeing all of you here
soon and we wish all of you the best of health in the future!"