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12 Dec, 18UpcomingSalon: December 12
Topic: Through the Lens of a Presidential Photographer Speaker: David Valdez Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 6:30 PM The Historic Courthouse 710 S. Main St., Georgetown Note: SEATING IS LIMITED! The Salon is an event where anyone can participate in topical discussions with leaders in the fields of science, history, art, archaeology and technology, among other topics. These monthly talks are typically held in the banquet room of Wildfire Restaurant and promote discussion of diverse topics in an informal community setting. However, this month's meeting will be held in the District Courtroom of the Historic Williamson County Courthouse.Admission is free for the presentation. The views and opinions expressed by the Salon speakers are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the policy, position or views of the Williamson Museum, its board, employees or affiliate.
13 Dec, 18UpcomingExhibit: Poppies & Progress: 1917-1923
The war to end all wars sent shock-waves through the country causing lasting societal upheavals, many of which are reflected in Williamson County. Experience the stories of local war heroes, suffragettes, and crusaders for justice in this exhibit that explores WWI and its immediate aftermath in the early 1920s.
13 Dec, 18UpcomingExhibit: Presidential Photographs
David Valdez enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he was trained as a photographer. He served with the 836th Combat Support Group for four years, and then earned a BA in journalism from the University of Maryland at College Park. In 1983, he became the personal photographer to then-Vice President George Bush. In 1988, President Bush appointed Valdez Director of the White House Photo Office. During this administration, he traveled to 75 countries and all 50 states with the President. In 1997, he published George Herbert Walker Bush: A Photographic Profile.
13 Dec, 18UpcomingExhibit: A Place of Faith, Congregations of Williamson County
Places of worship serve spiritual and community needs. As a variety of groups immigrate to Williamson County, both past and present, one of the first things they establish is that place of worship. These establishments provide a familiar setting while people build connections with their new surroundings and community. Williamson County has long been a place of faith.
14 Dec, 18UpcomingFree Courthouse Tours
Meet at the Museum and get set up with some of our wonderful tour guides and take a trip back in time as you tour our historic County Courthouse. Tours start at 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Tours are free, last about 45 minutes and are handicapped accessible. Please call ahead if you have a party of 7 or more, or to schedule a private tour 512-943-1670. School group tours are offered by appointment, please see information on our Educational Programming page.
