The Fort Bend County Museum

More than 100 years of Texas History


Mission and Strategic Plan Summary

Fort Bend County Museum Association Strategic Plan Summary

Approved, November 25, 2003

Mission Statement: The Fort Bend County Museum Association preserves historical resources by inspiring and educating the public for the purpose of strengthening awareness and appreciation of cultural heritage for future generations.

Goal #1: Preservation: To preserve sites, archives, buildings, artifacts and information

  • Objective 1.1: Preserve the Association's historic properties
  • Objective 1.2: Encourage private historic preservation efforts
  • Objective 1.3: Partner with the City of Richmond in the Richmond Historic District
  • Objective 1.4: Acquire, preserve and share artifacts on Fort Bend and Texas history
  • Objective 1.5: Preserve and explore the archeology of San Felipe de Austin

Goal #2: Education: To expand and improve learning opportunities

  • Objective 2.1: Increase the number and quality of on-site educational programs
  • Objective 2.2: Partner with The George Foundation to develop the George Ranch Historical Park as a premier living history educational attraction
  • Objective 2.3: Increase the number and quality of off-site educational programs
  • Objective 2.4: Develop Internet learning opportunities
  • Objective 2.5: Develop community-based opportunities for life-long learning

Goal #3: Community Involvement: To increase public participation

  • Objective 3.1: Increase the number of members in the Association
  • Objective 3.2: Increase the number and contributions of volunteers
  • Objective 3.3: Cultivate involvement by Houston-area corporations
  • Objective 3.4: Utilize community resources to implement successful fundraising events
  • Objective 3.5: Cultivate major individual gifts to benefit the organization

Goal #4: Communication: To increase awareness of the Association's presence and purpose

  • Objective 4.1: Establish unique brand identities for the organization
  • Objective 4.2: Build Awareness
  • Objective 4.3: Increase attendance
  • Objective 4.4: Promote Heritage Tourism

Goal #5: Identity: To maintain a reputation of integrity and stability

  • Objective 5.1: Achieve and maintain mutually-beneficial relationships with organizational partners of the Museum Association
  • Objective 5.2: Maintain an active and informed Board of Trustees
  • Objective 5.3: Maintain a professional and competent staff
  • Objective 5.4: Maintain organizational governing documents
  • Objective 5.5: Maintain and demonstrate financial integrity and stability