Wilco in Writing: Over 175 Years of Writing in Williamson County
August 9, 2024 – August 2025 History is told through writing and there are plenty of stories to uncover in over 175 years of Williamson County. Our county has tales […]
The Campaign Trail
The Campaign Trail: April 5, 2024 – October 2025 Williamson County came into being after a vote in the Texas Senate and a local election in 1848. Since then, its […]
Gone to Texas
October 12th, 2023 – February 2025 The covered wagon is one of the most well known images of the American West. Settlement of the frontier started as a trickle of […]
Still Making History
Williamson County is a large, diverse county whose story connects to all aspects of Texas history. Williamson County’s people have affected events far beyond its borders, and history is still […]
Barbette
June 16th, 2022 – June 29th, 2024 We are very proud to present the incredible life and career of Vander Clyde Broadway, better known as“Barbette.” This gay trapeze and tightrope […]
The Tech in Ancient Texas
January 6th, 2022 – September 2nd, 2023 People have called Williamson County home for over 16,000 years. We know this because of discoveries at the Gault Site just north of […]
Founding of the County
July 1st, 2021 – July 1st, 2031 Williamson County was founded March 13, 1848, with an agreement under an oak tree and a promise of land for a county seat. […]
Up The Chisholm Trail
August 7th, 2021 – February 11th, 2023 Did you know that the Chisholm Trail, most famous of all cattle drive trails, went right past the doors of the Williamson Museum? […]
Day in the Life of a Cowboy (K-4th)
Relive a day in the life of a cowboy. Hardships, clothing, jobs and daily activities will be discussed. Students will be given the opportunity to dress in the style of […]