Statements
Mission
To promote and advocate for the preservation of historic places, stories and cultural resources.
Background
For 55 years, the Heritage Foundation has helped save more than forty properties with compelling stories, including Carnton Plantation, the Franklin Theatre, Lotz House, and the Dan German Hospital. Many of these historic treasures would be gone forever without the intervention of the Heritage Foundation. For our private
The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County is a preservation advocacy organization dedicated to the preservation of our places, people and stories. By serving as an institutional role model for the continued commitment and stewardship of Williamson County's history, we utilize our preservation philosophy to educate, raise awareness of our shared history and leave a lasting legacy for future generations.
Impact
As one of the nation's most respected historic preservation societies, the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County has been stewarding the soul of Williamson County since 1967. We further our mission through four divisions: The Franklin Theatre, Downtown Franklin Association, Franklin Grove Estate & Gardens, and the History and Cultural Center.
Your donation provides essential financial support and strengthens our ability to keep Williamson County one of the most charming and inspiring places to live and visit. These are just a few of the many ways your financial gifts will support our work in our community:
• Preservation: Seeding public interest and sparking preservation advocacy for the historical significance of the County's buildings and sites now and in the future
• Education: Making our informative and fun Warwick Lecture Series, Preservation Symposium, Practical Preservation Series, and Educators Institute available
• Green Space: Acting as the bridge between the worlds of development and preservation - advocating for and protecting that which cannot be replaced, while championing preservation-minded concerns
• Festivals: Continuing the tradition of our beloved Main Street Festival, PumpkinFest, and Dickens of a Christmas
• Downtown Franklin Association: responsible for creating one of the nation's Main Street most renowned success stories
• The Franklin Theatre: Movies, live concerts and performing arts, and nonprofit special events
• History & Culture Center: Coming soon - Williamson County's first permanent, interactive exhibition space dedicated to telling its county-wide history
• Franklin Grove Estate & Gardens: Coming in 2025 - Museum of Art, Natural Gardens, Rosenwald School, and Innovation Center
Needs
Support of the Heritage Foundation empowers the protection of the historic places and stories that matter in Williamson County and ensures that our community remains one of the most charming and inspiring locations in the world. Current needs include:
1. Franklin Grove Estate & Gardens
2. Historic Preservation & Education
3. Franklin Theatre
4. Annual Fund
5. Membership (Individuals, Family, Business & DFA Membership)
6. Volunteers
CEO Statement
Service Categories |
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| Primary Category: | Arts, Culture & Humanities - Historical Societies & Historic Preservation |
| Secondary Category: | Community Improvement, Capacity Building - Alliances & Advocacy |
| Tertiary Category: | Arts, Culture & Humanities - Performing Arts |
Areas Served
As one of the nation's most respected historic preservation societies, the Heritage Foundation works tirelessly to save the architectural and cultural resources that make Franklin and Williamson County so unique.
| TN - Williamson |
