FEATURED EXHIBITS
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23 May, 19UpcomingExhibit: Adam Orgain, First Settler of Hutto
Chesiel John, a local artist residing in Hutto, Texas, presents her celebration of a little known aspect of Texas history. Hosted by the Williamson Museum in Georgetown, Texas, John has crafted an installation piece which tells and interprets the life of Adam Orgain, a slave who is credited with being the first inhabitant of what is now known as the City of Hutto. John’s installation, entitled Adam Orgain: First Settler of Hutto, incorporates antique pieces, such as furniture, found objects, and tools -some dating from the 1800’s- to invoke and describe the life of this remarkable man. Farm implements, clocks, harvested cotton and animal hides all combine to create a vivid reflection of a time long past while inviting the viewer to inhabit Orgain’s world as he worked the land in Central Texas.
23 May, 19UpcomingExhibit: 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.
23 May, 19UpcomingExhibit: Women of Williamson County
The saying goes behind every great man there is a great woman. In Williamson County the women stand in front. Our newest exhibit, Women of Williamson County, explores the countless women have positively impacted our area.
Calling all Cowboys! Come on down to Willie the Longhorn's Kids Corral and enjoy some good old fashioned cowboy fun. We've got a chuckbox set up just like it would have been on the famous Chisholm Trail.
Historical photographs can say a thousand words, but a mural tells a whole story. With this project, the Museum captures the spirit, nostalgia and beauty of the 1930s and 1940s public art style with seven stunning history-themed murals.
Through the lens of Czech-Texan Jno. P. Trlica, early twentieth century Granger comes to life. “Where There Is Beauty, We Take It. Where There Is None, We Make It. We Take Anything.” True to his slogan, Trlica documented every aspect of life, from intimate moments to human events and natural disasters.
In 1848, 6 men met under a large oak to form Williamson County. Meet the early residents of the area including pioneers and Native Americans as you explore how Williamson County came into existence.
Sunday, December 7, 1941, changed the world with the attack on Pearl Harbor, launching the U.S. into the Second World War. Learn about the sacrifices and service of Williamson County citizens during WWII.
Taylor at the Turn of the Century presents rarely seen photographs from the Taylor Public Library Collection. Explore life in the early 20th century railroad boom-town of Taylor.
Why did the first Swedish immigrants come to Texas? What did they experience when they arrived? What hardships did they face? How did they adapt to the harsh Texas climate? Discover the answers to these questions and more with this traveling exhibit.
See the communities, people and places across Williamson County, with photographs and information from places like Liberty Hill, Jarrell, Taylor and Cedar Park.
Hard times, racial unrest and nostalgia offered the 1920s KKK a foothold in Texas. As Klan violence grew, Texans got scared. But, as that fear turned to anger, serious opposition to the KKK increased. In 1923, members of local Klaverns kidnapped a man, beat and tarred him, then left him chained to a tree in Taylor-- Dan Moody took action.
The Williamson Museum invited members of the county’s Hispanic-American community to donate family photographs documenting life in Williamson County throughout the last century.