FEATURED EXHIBITS
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23 Oct, 21UpcomingExhibit: In Memoriam: The Art of Victorian Mourning
Mourning dates back to the beginning of human existence. The Victorians expanded on the traditions of mourning and made them part of their highly structured system of etiquette. Visit The Williamson Museum and experience our new exhibit that remembers and embraces mental health through a moment of grief. This exhibit will open to the public on September 19 and run through October of 2021.
23 Oct, 21UpcomingExhibit: Heritage and Horizons; The Black Legacy of Williamson County
The theme of Black History Month for 2021 is “The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity.” The Black Family, as well as Black individuals, have shaped and led Williamson County in innumerable ways. Enslaved peoples and their descendants settled this county, represented Wilco in wars, treated ill, and led us to a brighter future. The Black Family contains a multitude of accomplishments and generational legacies of excellence. Join us in celebrating a few individuals, families, and groups who are integral to the history of Williamson County. Heritage and Horizons opens to the general public February 10th.
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.