FEATURED EXHIBITS
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25 Jun, 17UpcomingExhibit: A Flock of Hollyhocks and Other Works by Bonnie Dennis
Bonnie Dennis is an untrained artist for whom every creative effort is a journey of discovery. She says "That is the fun of it — experimenting and exploring, solving problems, trying something new. I can just say, so far, the results have pleased me and exceeded my gifts."
25 Jun, 17UpcomingExhibit: “If You’re Going to Make It, Make It Good:” Innovators and Entrepreneurs
From cotton to dairy and oil to computers, countless innovative businesses have called Williamson County home. Discover the stories of the county's rich and varied commercial past. This exhibit focuses on the innovative minds in the county who have created award winning or unique materials that represent our entrepreneurial skills throughout the county and world. For example, the Gold Medal Award winning Round Rock Broom Company and Round Rock White Lime Company, local inventors such as Henry Purl Compton, and the future of business in the county in the form of Dell, RDC, and Airborn, Inc.
25 Jun, 17UpcomingExhibit: 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.
05 Jul, 17UpcomingExhibit: Little Hands, Celebrating 10 Years of Hands on History
Hands on History turns ten years old this year! Over the years, we have made pretty unique crafts at this monthly activity for kids and everything from clothespin bats to matchbox ofrendas will be on display. Hands on History is the second Saturday of every month from 10am to 2pm, it is a free, come and go event.
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.