An inaugural Historic Site sign was installed at the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, along with a Texas Tales sign outside of the historic Nimitz Hotel(now the centerpiece of the National Museum of the Pacific War) in Fredericksburg, Texas. 

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At the February 17, 2026, City Council meeting, officials reached a unanimous decision to transfer the former Texas Ranger Heritage Center property to the Texas Historical Commission (THC).

 

The Power of Advocacy

This achievement did not happen in a vacuum. The advocacy efforts of the LoneStar Heritage Foundation board members played a meaningful role in securing this outcome. Our board members were deeply engaged throughout the process, ensuring that the vision for a unified historical site remained a priority for local leadership.

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The Foundation has been an essential force behind the effort to have the THC encompass the former Texas Ranger Center along with Fort Martin Scott. Now that this unified management is a reality, LoneStar is taking the next logical step: building the volunteer engine that will power it. By helping form the "Friends Group," LoneStar is securing a dedicated volunteer group for those who want to roll up their sleeves. This is a proud moment for our Foundation—we saw a need for a permanent, site-specific support organization, and we are making it happen.

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