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30 May, 20UpcomingExhibit: Law and Order in Williamson County
The reputation of law enforcement in Williamson County today often overshadows our rough and tumble frontier beginnings. From cattle rustlers to Live PD, there is a long and varied history on all sides of the law in Williamson County.
10 Jun, 20UpcomingSalon: June 10
Topic: Discovering Inner Space Cavern Speaker: Jim Sansom, Former Geologist for Texas Department of Transportation Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 6:30 PM The Wildfire Restaurant 812 S. Austin Avenue, Georgetown, TX 78626 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. The Williamson Museum would like to thank our Salon series sponsor – Wildfire Restaurant 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.
03 Jul, 20UpcomingFirst Friday Ghost Tour 7/3/2020
Get tickets, grab your friends and take an historically accurate walk through the spirits, haunts, and legends of Downtown Georgetown. Tours meet at the museum every First Friday at 8pm, February through November. Tickets may be purchased online or at the door. First-come, first-served, limit 25 people per tour.
11 Jul, 20UpcomingGault Site Tour
The Williamson Museum and The Gault School of Archaeological Research are hosting together special tours to Gault. The proceeds will support The Gault School of Archaeological Research and The Williamson Museum.Tours begin at 9 AM and last about 2 1/2 hours. Tour price is $10, children 10 and under are free. Tour dates for 2020 are 1/11, 3/14, 7/11, 9/12, and 11/14. To purchase tickets, call 512-943-1670 or stop by the museum. If you have any questions, please email arobisheaux@williamsonmuseum.org. *If you purchased tickets for the 5/16 tour, please email arobisheaux@williamsonmuseum.org for a refund or to reschedule for a later tour date.
20 Jul, 20UpcomingSummer Camp Roaring 20s July 20-24, 2020
Discover the sights, sounds, and tastes of the Roaring 20s in this immersive camp experience. History and fun will collide through crafts, games, art projects, snacks and stories. This camp is for students entering 3rd-6th Grades! Lunch and Snack are provided. Scholarships are available for first time campers, fill out this form and submit to Danelle Houck. Register Online! Location: The Williamson Museum on The Georgetown Square, Georgetown, TX 78626 Age Range: Entering 3rd-6th Grade Dates of Camp: Roaring 20s: Monday July 20- Friday July 24 9am-3pm Discovering Decades: Monday July 27- Friday July 31 9am-3pm Cost: Museum Member* — $ 24 per day $120 per week Non Member — $ 30 per day $150 per week Extended Care (8am-5pm) $80 *Member Rates: to receive the discounted membership camp price and other valuable membership benefits, you must be a current member at the $50 Family Membership Level or above *Day Rates must register in person at 716 S. Austin Avenue, Georgetown, by filling out this application and submitting it to Danelle Houck Contact Name and Number: Danelle Houck, dhouck@williamsonmuseum.org 512-943-1670
