Your support helps preserve Gillespie County’s historic country schools for future generations. Donations to The Friends of Gillespie County Country Schools help fund preservation, repairs, improvements, and ongoing care for these meaningful community landmarks. Every gift, large or small, helps protect the history, traditions, and stories connected to these treasured places.
Help Preserve Gillespie County’s Historic Country Schools
The Friends of Gillespie County Country Schools is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and restoring historic country schools in Gillespie County. These schoolhouses reflect an important part of the county’s educational heritage and continue to serve as valued community spaces.
Donations help support preservation and maintenance projects, such as building repairs, roof work, facility improvements, and other needed upkeep. No taxpayer money is used for this work.
We welcome donations of all sizes and are grateful for every contribution made in support of The Friends and the historic schools they help protect.
What Your Gift Supports
Donations help The Friends continue caring for historic country schools through:
- preservation and restoration work
- repairs and maintenance
- improvements to school properties
- protection of local educational history
- continued care of these historic community landmarks
Ways You Can Make a Donation
We gladly accept in-kind and cash donations. All contributions are tax-deductible, and receipts are available upon request.
Donate Online
Use PayPal or a credit card to make a secure online donation.
You do not need a PayPal account to donate by credit card.
Donate by Check or Money Order
Make check payable to:
Friends of Gillespie County Country Schools
Mail to:
P.O. Box 55
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
In-Kind Donations or Questions
Phone: 830-685-3078
Email: thefriends@historicschools.org