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WILSON POTTERY FOUNDATION
The Descendants of Hiram, James, and Wallace Wilson Historical Foundation DBA Wilson Pottery Foundation
Welcome to Wilson Pottery Foundation
The Descendants of Hiram, James, and Wallace Wilson Historical Foundation
DBA Wilson Pottery Foundation
A Texas Heritage
About The Foundation
The Wilson Pottery Foundation, incorporated in 1999, is recognized and designated as a 501(3)(C) nonprofit organization by the Internal Revenue Service. We are a Heritage Foundation, which was formed by the Historical Committee of the Hiram & James Wilson Family Reunion to revitalize the rich heritage left by the Patriarchs: Hiram, James, and Wallace Wilson.
Board of Directors
The 13 member board of directors meets quarterly and is composed of family members, as well as members of the community and professionals possessing the expertise to benefit the foundation.
Officers
LaVerne E. Britt, President
Joseph Reid, Vice President
Paula King, Secretary
John Merriwether, Treasurer
Roshawnda Anderson, Membership Chairperson
Mary Crunk
Cleo Graves, Spring Gala Chairperson
James Johnson, Financial Liaison
Paula King, Chairs Collectors Pottery Show & Juneteenth Celebration
Jan Britt Weeks, Youth & Teen Fundraising & Family History
Lena Coleman Wilson
Annual Fundraising Events
Spring Gala - Third Saturday of March
Juneteenth Celebration – June 18 - 19
Youth & Teen Fundraising & Family History - First week of June
Wilson Antique Collectors Pottery Show - Third week of October
Membership
This is a membership organization with the following classes of membership:
Individual: Gold, Silver, and Bronze
Organizations
Business
Corporate
The membership meetings are held biannually. Anyone age 18 and over are welcome as members. There are absolutely no restrictions as to gender, race, color, or creed.
Special Contributors
LaVerne E. Britt, Editor, Wilson Pottery Shop Chronicle
Rev. Carolyn Wilson, Quarterly Sermon
Mission Statement
Our mission is to research, acquire, and preserve that part of Texas History made by the Wilson potters during the 19th Century. This includes, but is not limited to, the acquisition and restoration of the historic pottery sites, collecting Wilson pottery and artifacts, as well as the pottery of contemporary Texas potters, and displaying all for the enjoyment and enlightenment of all Texans, tourists, and school children.
Current Objectives
Our current objectives are set forth to share with the public at large the rich heritage of the Wilson Family. We are pleased to announce that progress is being made in all three objectives, which include:
- Acquiring and restoring pottery sites
- Collecting Wilson Pottery and artifacts
- Raising funds to house a museum of Wilson artifacts and memorabilia
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