Our Legacy
Established 1998 • Frisco, Texas
Organization Story
Preserving Frisco's History since 1998.
The Heritage Association of Frisco (HAF) was incorporated in the state of Texas as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 1998 and is run today by an all-volunteer staff. The Frisco Heritage Association was formed by a group of citizens dedicated to ensuring that the unique history of our town was not lost during a period of rapid development.
The Association partners with the City of Frisco, Texas, mainly through the Frisco Heritage Museum and Center, and our current membership is approximately 150 members composed of individuals, families, and businesses. We welcome anyone interested in rediscovering the past, present, and future of our great city.
Our Mission
"The Heritage Association of Frisco's mission is to research, preserve, and share Frisco's rich heritage in a manner that honors the past, builds a bridge between generations, and leaves a legacy for the future."
- Collect and document the history of Frisco using oral, written, and visual traditions.
- Develop historical publications for the purpose of preservation, and education.
- Participate in cooperative efforts with other organizations to develop and promote Frisco Heritage Center.
- Encourage the preservation and restoration of historic buildings and sites.
Leadership
Board of Trustees
Active historian and dedicated preservationist for over 15 years.
Donna Schmittler
President
Building partnerships within and outside Frisco for heritage growth.
Mike Simpson
Vice President
Curating the town's most historic and engaging celebrations.
Saba Ilyas
Board member
Focusing on the modernization of our historical records.
Kamal Bansi
Secretary
Passionate about documenting family genealogies and local archives.
Donna Anderson
Board Member
Managing the seamless visitor experience.
Frank Charles
Board Member
Financial expert with a heart for community service and restoring heritage.
Kevin Rackers
Board Member
City of Frisco Liasion
Lindsay Loy
City of Frisco Liasion
Rita is extra treasurer of the HAF board and also brings in wealth of knowledge about Frisco as she has been resident of Frisco for over 50 years.
Rita Crowder
Board member