BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Williamson Museum - ECPv6.17.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Williamson Museum X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Williamson Museum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260804 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901 DTSTAMP:20260717T171006Z CREATED:20260717T170455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T171006Z UID:5193-1785801600-1788220799@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Artist of the Month: Steph Granillo DESCRIPTION:November Salon: Rich Kostecke on \nAn Introduction to Hill Country Conservancy and the Wonders of Pecan Springs Karst Preserve\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discover a unique natural landscape right here in Williamson County during the next Salon at Wildfire. Rich\, Director of Science and Stewardship for Hill Country Conservancy\, will introduce guests to the organization and its conservation work throughout Central Texas. The presentation will then turn its focus to Pecan Springs Karst Preserve in northern Williamson County\, exploring the preserve’s wildlife\, habitats\, natural features\, and many conservation values. \nRich has spent decades working in wildlife conservation\, ecology\, management\, research\, land protection\, conservation planning\, and partnerships. Much of his work has focused on birds and their habitats in Texas\, including species such as the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler and the Black-capped Vireo.  \nRich holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of Kansas\, an M.S. in Zoology from North Dakota State University\, and a Ph.D. in Wildlife Science from Texas Tech University. His graduate research focused on applying science to real-world wildlife and natural resource management decisions. Today\, he serves as Director of Science and Stewardship for Hill Country Conservancy. \nA Missouri native who has called Texas home for nearly 25 years\, Rich is also an avid birder\, naturalist\, nature and wildlife photographer\, and native plant gardener. He enjoys exploring and experiencing nature everywhere from his own backyard to destinations across Texas and beyond. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-seated basis. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/artist-of-the-month-steph-granillo/ LOCATION:The Williamson Museum\, 716 S. Austin Avenue\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/August-2026-Steph-Granillo-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260929 DTSTAMP:20260818T145028Z CREATED:20260818T133700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T145028Z UID:5252-1788220800-1790639999@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:September Artist of the Month: Lynn Kessel DESCRIPTION:November Salon: Rich Kostecke on \nAn Introduction to Hill Country Conservancy and the Wonders of Pecan Springs Karst Preserve\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discover a unique natural landscape right here in Williamson County during the next Salon at Wildfire. Rich\, Director of Science and Stewardship for Hill Country Conservancy\, will introduce guests to the organization and its conservation work throughout Central Texas. The presentation will then turn its focus to Pecan Springs Karst Preserve in northern Williamson County\, exploring the preserve’s wildlife\, habitats\, natural features\, and many conservation values. \nRich has spent decades working in wildlife conservation\, ecology\, management\, research\, land protection\, conservation planning\, and partnerships. Much of his work has focused on birds and their habitats in Texas\, including species such as the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler and the Black-capped Vireo.  \nRich holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of Kansas\, an M.S. in Zoology from North Dakota State University\, and a Ph.D. in Wildlife Science from Texas Tech University. His graduate research focused on applying science to real-world wildlife and natural resource management decisions. Today\, he serves as Director of Science and Stewardship for Hill Country Conservancy. \nA Missouri native who has called Texas home for nearly 25 years\, Rich is also an avid birder\, naturalist\, nature and wildlife photographer\, and native plant gardener. He enjoys exploring and experiencing nature everywhere from his own backyard to destinations across Texas and beyond. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-seated basis. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/september-artist-of-the-month-lynn-kessel/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/September-2026-Lynn-Kessel.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260904T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260904T210000 DTSTAMP:20251129T205921Z CREATED:20251129T205813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T205921Z UID:4624-1788552000-1788555600@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:First Friday Ghost Tours September 2026 DESCRIPTION:November Salon: Rich Kostecke on \nAn Introduction to Hill Country Conservancy and the Wonders of Pecan Springs Karst Preserve\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discover a unique natural landscape right here in Williamson County during the next Salon at Wildfire. Rich\, Director of Science and Stewardship for Hill Country Conservancy\, will introduce guests to the organization and its conservation work throughout Central Texas. The presentation will then turn its focus to Pecan Springs Karst Preserve in northern Williamson County\, exploring the preserve’s wildlife\, habitats\, natural features\, and many conservation values. \nRich has spent decades working in wildlife conservation\, ecology\, management\, research\, land protection\, conservation planning\, and partnerships. Much of his work has focused on birds and their habitats in Texas\, including species such as the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler and the Black-capped Vireo.  \nRich holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of Kansas\, an M.S. in Zoology from North Dakota State University\, and a Ph.D. in Wildlife Science from Texas Tech University. His graduate research focused on applying science to real-world wildlife and natural resource management decisions. Today\, he serves as Director of Science and Stewardship for Hill Country Conservancy. \nA Missouri native who has called Texas home for nearly 25 years\, Rich is also an avid birder\, naturalist\, nature and wildlife photographer\, and native plant gardener. He enjoys exploring and experiencing nature everywhere from his own backyard to destinations across Texas and beyond. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-seated basis. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/first-friday-ghost-tours-september-2026/ LOCATION:The Williamson Museum\, 716 S. Austin Avenue\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/First-Friday-Ghost-Tours.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T200000 DTSTAMP:20260812T194315Z CREATED:20260721T134027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T194315Z UID:5202-1788978600-1788984000@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:September Salon: Jordan Patterson on From Georgetown to Prague and Back Again: In Search of a Bohemian Princess DESCRIPTION:November Salon: Rich Kostecke on \nAn Introduction to Hill Country Conservancy and the Wonders of Pecan Springs Karst Preserve\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discover a unique natural landscape right here in Williamson County during the next Salon at Wildfire. Rich\, Director of Science and Stewardship for Hill Country Conservancy\, will introduce guests to the organization and its conservation work throughout Central Texas. The presentation will then turn its focus to Pecan Springs Karst Preserve in northern Williamson County\, exploring the preserve’s wildlife\, habitats\, natural features\, and many conservation values. \nRich has spent decades working in wildlife conservation\, ecology\, management\, research\, land protection\, conservation planning\, and partnerships. Much of his work has focused on birds and their habitats in Texas\, including species such as the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler and the Black-capped Vireo.  \nRich holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of Kansas\, an M.S. in Zoology from North Dakota State University\, and a Ph.D. in Wildlife Science from Texas Tech University. His graduate research focused on applying science to real-world wildlife and natural resource management decisions. Today\, he serves as Director of Science and Stewardship for Hill Country Conservancy. \nA Missouri native who has called Texas home for nearly 25 years\, Rich is also an avid birder\, naturalist\, nature and wildlife photographer\, and native plant gardener. He enjoys exploring and experiencing nature everywhere from his own backyard to destinations across Texas and beyond. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-seated basis. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/september-salon-jordan-patterson-on-from-georgetown-to-prague-and-back-again-in-search-of-a-bohemian-princess/ LOCATION:The Williamson Museum\, 716 S. Austin Avenue\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/September-2026-Jordan-Patterson.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T150000 DTSTAMP:20260523T203302Z CREATED:20260523T202835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T203302Z UID:5074-1789207200-1789225200@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Harvest Festival 2026 DESCRIPTION:November Salon: Rich Kostecke on \nAn Introduction to Hill Country Conservancy and the Wonders of Pecan Springs Karst Preserve\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discover a unique natural landscape right here in Williamson County during the next Salon at Wildfire. Rich\, Director of Science and Stewardship for Hill Country Conservancy\, will introduce guests to the organization and its conservation work throughout Central Texas. The presentation will then turn its focus to Pecan Springs Karst Preserve in northern Williamson County\, exploring the preserve’s wildlife\, habitats\, natural features\, and many conservation values. \nRich has spent decades working in wildlife conservation\, ecology\, management\, research\, land protection\, conservation planning\, and partnerships. Much of his work has focused on birds and their habitats in Texas\, including species such as the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler and the Black-capped Vireo.  \nRich holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of Kansas\, an M.S. in Zoology from North Dakota State University\, and a Ph.D. in Wildlife Science from Texas Tech University. His graduate research focused on applying science to real-world wildlife and natural resource management decisions. Today\, he serves as Director of Science and Stewardship for Hill Country Conservancy. \nA Missouri native who has called Texas home for nearly 25 years\, Rich is also an avid birder\, naturalist\, nature and wildlife photographer\, and native plant gardener. He enjoys exploring and experiencing nature everywhere from his own backyard to destinations across Texas and beyond. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-seated basis. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/harvest-festival-2026/ LOCATION:Old Settlers Association\, 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd\, Round Rock\, TX\, 78664 CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Harvest-Fest-Graphic-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T160000 DTSTAMP:20260608T171650Z CREATED:20260608T171352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T171650Z UID:5124-1789909200-1789920000@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Austin Museum Day 2026 DESCRIPTION:November Salon: Rich Kostecke on \nAn Introduction to Hill Country Conservancy and the Wonders of Pecan Springs Karst Preserve\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discover a unique natural landscape right here in Williamson County during the next Salon at Wildfire. Rich\, Director of Science and Stewardship for Hill Country Conservancy\, will introduce guests to the organization and its conservation work throughout Central Texas. The presentation will then turn its focus to Pecan Springs Karst Preserve in northern Williamson County\, exploring the preserve’s wildlife\, habitats\, natural features\, and many conservation values. \nRich has spent decades working in wildlife conservation\, ecology\, management\, research\, land protection\, conservation planning\, and partnerships. Much of his work has focused on birds and their habitats in Texas\, including species such as the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler and the Black-capped Vireo.  \nRich holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of Kansas\, an M.S. in Zoology from North Dakota State University\, and a Ph.D. in Wildlife Science from Texas Tech University. His graduate research focused on applying science to real-world wildlife and natural resource management decisions. Today\, he serves as Director of Science and Stewardship for Hill Country Conservancy. \nA Missouri native who has called Texas home for nearly 25 years\, Rich is also an avid birder\, naturalist\, nature and wildlife photographer\, and native plant gardener. He enjoys exploring and experiencing nature everywhere from his own backyard to destinations across Texas and beyond. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-seated basis. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/austin-museum-day-2026/ LOCATION:The Williamson Museum\, 716 S. Austin Avenue\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Toon-Town-Looney-Lab-1920-x-1080-px-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T200000 DTSTAMP:20260328T205313Z CREATED:20260328T205159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T205313Z UID:4886-1790272800-1790280000@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Millennial History Club September DESCRIPTION:November Salon: Rich Kostecke on \nAn Introduction to Hill Country Conservancy and the Wonders of Pecan Springs Karst Preserve\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discover a unique natural landscape right here in Williamson County during the next Salon at Wildfire. Rich\, Director of Science and Stewardship for Hill Country Conservancy\, will introduce guests to the organization and its conservation work throughout Central Texas. The presentation will then turn its focus to Pecan Springs Karst Preserve in northern Williamson County\, exploring the preserve’s wildlife\, habitats\, natural features\, and many conservation values. \nRich has spent decades working in wildlife conservation\, ecology\, management\, research\, land protection\, conservation planning\, and partnerships. Much of his work has focused on birds and their habitats in Texas\, including species such as the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler and the Black-capped Vireo.  \nRich holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of Kansas\, an M.S. in Zoology from North Dakota State University\, and a Ph.D. in Wildlife Science from Texas Tech University. His graduate research focused on applying science to real-world wildlife and natural resource management decisions. Today\, he serves as Director of Science and Stewardship for Hill Country Conservancy. \nA Missouri native who has called Texas home for nearly 25 years\, Rich is also an avid birder\, naturalist\, nature and wildlife photographer\, and native plant gardener. He enjoys exploring and experiencing nature everywhere from his own backyard to destinations across Texas and beyond. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-seated basis. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/millennial-history-club-september/ LOCATION:The Williamson Museum\, 716 S. Austin Avenue\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Pink-and-Neon-Y2K-Typography-Beauty-Store-Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101 DTSTAMP:20260818T153750Z CREATED:20260818T152451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T153750Z UID:5260-1790726400-1793491199@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:October Artist of the Month: Texas Through Her Lens DESCRIPTION:November Salon: Rich Kostecke on \nAn Introduction to Hill Country Conservancy and the Wonders of Pecan Springs Karst Preserve\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discover a unique natural landscape right here in Williamson County during the next Salon at Wildfire. Rich\, Director of Science and Stewardship for Hill Country Conservancy\, will introduce guests to the organization and its conservation work throughout Central Texas. The presentation will then turn its focus to Pecan Springs Karst Preserve in northern Williamson County\, exploring the preserve’s wildlife\, habitats\, natural features\, and many conservation values. \nRich has spent decades working in wildlife conservation\, ecology\, management\, research\, land protection\, conservation planning\, and partnerships. Much of his work has focused on birds and their habitats in Texas\, including species such as the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler and the Black-capped Vireo.  \nRich holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of Kansas\, an M.S. in Zoology from North Dakota State University\, and a Ph.D. in Wildlife Science from Texas Tech University. His graduate research focused on applying science to real-world wildlife and natural resource management decisions. Today\, he serves as Director of Science and Stewardship for Hill Country Conservancy. \nA Missouri native who has called Texas home for nearly 25 years\, Rich is also an avid birder\, naturalist\, nature and wildlife photographer\, and native plant gardener. He enjoys exploring and experiencing nature everywhere from his own backyard to destinations across Texas and beyond. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-seated basis. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/october-artist-of-the-month-texas-through-her-lens/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/October-Texas-Through-Her-Lens.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T223000 DTSTAMP:20260709T204208Z CREATED:20260709T203930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T204208Z UID:5156-1790969400-1790980200@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Ghosts of the Georgetown Square Ghost Tours 2026 DESCRIPTION:November Salon: Rich Kostecke on \nAn Introduction to Hill Country Conservancy and the Wonders of Pecan Springs Karst Preserve\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discover a unique natural landscape right here in Williamson County during the next Salon at Wildfire. Rich\, Director of Science and Stewardship for Hill Country Conservancy\, will introduce guests to the organization and its conservation work throughout Central Texas. The presentation will then turn its focus to Pecan Springs Karst Preserve in northern Williamson County\, exploring the preserve’s wildlife\, habitats\, natural features\, and many conservation values. \nRich has spent decades working in wildlife conservation\, ecology\, management\, research\, land protection\, conservation planning\, and partnerships. Much of his work has focused on birds and their habitats in Texas\, including species such as the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler and the Black-capped Vireo.  \nRich holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of Kansas\, an M.S. in Zoology from North Dakota State University\, and a Ph.D. in Wildlife Science from Texas Tech University. His graduate research focused on applying science to real-world wildlife and natural resource management decisions. Today\, he serves as Director of Science and Stewardship for Hill Country Conservancy. \nA Missouri native who has called Texas home for nearly 25 years\, Rich is also an avid birder\, naturalist\, nature and wildlife photographer\, and native plant gardener. He enjoys exploring and experiencing nature everywhere from his own backyard to destinations across Texas and beyond. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-seated basis. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/ghosts-of-the-georgetown-square-ghost-tours-2026-2/ LOCATION:The Williamson Museum\, 716 S. Austin Avenue\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T223000 DTSTAMP:20260709T203825Z CREATED:20260709T203543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T203825Z UID:5150-1791055800-1791066600@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Ghosts of the Georgetown Square Ghost Tours 2026 DESCRIPTION:November Salon: Rich Kostecke on \nAn Introduction to Hill Country Conservancy and the Wonders of Pecan Springs Karst Preserve\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discover a unique natural landscape right here in Williamson County during the next Salon at Wildfire. Rich\, Director of Science and Stewardship for Hill Country Conservancy\, will introduce guests to the organization and its conservation work throughout Central Texas. The presentation will then turn its focus to Pecan Springs Karst Preserve in northern Williamson County\, exploring the preserve’s wildlife\, habitats\, natural features\, and many conservation values. \nRich has spent decades working in wildlife conservation\, ecology\, management\, research\, land protection\, conservation planning\, and partnerships. Much of his work has focused on birds and their habitats in Texas\, including species such as the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler and the Black-capped Vireo.  \nRich holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of Kansas\, an M.S. in Zoology from North Dakota State University\, and a Ph.D. in Wildlife Science from Texas Tech University. His graduate research focused on applying science to real-world wildlife and natural resource management decisions. Today\, he serves as Director of Science and Stewardship for Hill Country Conservancy. \nA Missouri native who has called Texas home for nearly 25 years\, Rich is also an avid birder\, naturalist\, nature and wildlife photographer\, and native plant gardener. He enjoys exploring and experiencing nature everywhere from his own backyard to destinations across Texas and beyond. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-seated basis. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/ghosts-of-the-georgetown-square-ghost-tours-2026/ LOCATION:The Williamson Museum\, 716 S. Austin Avenue\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T223000 DTSTAMP:20260709T204419Z CREATED:20260709T204311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T204419Z UID:5162-1791574200-1791585000@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Ghosts of the Georgetown Square Ghost Tours 2026 DESCRIPTION:November Salon: Rich Kostecke on \nAn Introduction to Hill Country Conservancy and the Wonders of Pecan Springs Karst Preserve\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discover a unique natural landscape right here in Williamson County during the next Salon at Wildfire. Rich\, Director of Science and Stewardship for Hill Country Conservancy\, will introduce guests to the organization and its conservation work throughout Central Texas. The presentation will then turn its focus to Pecan Springs Karst Preserve in northern Williamson County\, exploring the preserve’s wildlife\, habitats\, natural features\, and many conservation values. \nRich has spent decades working in wildlife conservation\, ecology\, management\, research\, land protection\, conservation planning\, and partnerships. Much of his work has focused on birds and their habitats in Texas\, including species such as the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler and the Black-capped Vireo.  \nRich holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of Kansas\, an M.S. in Zoology from North Dakota State University\, and a Ph.D. in Wildlife Science from Texas Tech University. His graduate research focused on applying science to real-world wildlife and natural resource management decisions. Today\, he serves as Director of Science and Stewardship for Hill Country Conservancy. \nA Missouri native who has called Texas home for nearly 25 years\, Rich is also an avid birder\, naturalist\, nature and wildlife photographer\, and native plant gardener. He enjoys exploring and experiencing nature everywhere from his own backyard to destinations across Texas and beyond. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-seated basis. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/ghosts-of-the-georgetown-square-ghost-tours-2026-3/ LOCATION:The Williamson Museum\, 716 S. Austin Avenue\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T170000 DTSTAMP:20260709T204630Z CREATED:20260709T204513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T204630Z UID:5166-1791619200-1791651600@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Ghosts of the Georgetown Square Ghost Tours 2026 DESCRIPTION:November Salon: Rich Kostecke on \nAn Introduction to Hill Country Conservancy and the Wonders of Pecan Springs Karst Preserve\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discover a unique natural landscape right here in Williamson County during the next Salon at Wildfire. Rich\, Director of Science and Stewardship for Hill Country Conservancy\, will introduce guests to the organization and its conservation work throughout Central Texas. The presentation will then turn its focus to Pecan Springs Karst Preserve in northern Williamson County\, exploring the preserve’s wildlife\, habitats\, natural features\, and many conservation values. \nRich has spent decades working in wildlife conservation\, ecology\, management\, research\, land protection\, conservation planning\, and partnerships. Much of his work has focused on birds and their habitats in Texas\, including species such as the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler and the Black-capped Vireo.  \nRich holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of Kansas\, an M.S. in Zoology from North Dakota State University\, and a Ph.D. in Wildlife Science from Texas Tech University. His graduate research focused on applying science to real-world wildlife and natural resource management decisions. Today\, he serves as Director of Science and Stewardship for Hill Country Conservancy. \nA Missouri native who has called Texas home for nearly 25 years\, Rich is also an avid birder\, naturalist\, nature and wildlife photographer\, and native plant gardener. He enjoys exploring and experiencing nature everywhere from his own backyard to destinations across Texas and beyond. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-seated basis. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/ghosts-of-the-georgetown-square-ghost-tours-2026-4/ LOCATION:The Williamson Museum\, 716 S. Austin Avenue\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T200000 DTSTAMP:20260826T145640Z CREATED:20260826T145204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T145640Z UID:5271-1792002600-1792008000@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:October Salon: Silver Galvan on Psychic Abilities + Connecting with spirits: I’m Psychic and So Are You DESCRIPTION:November Salon: Rich Kostecke on \nAn Introduction to Hill Country Conservancy and the Wonders of Pecan Springs Karst Preserve\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discover a unique natural landscape right here in Williamson County during the next Salon at Wildfire. Rich\, Director of Science and Stewardship for Hill Country Conservancy\, will introduce guests to the organization and its conservation work throughout Central Texas. The presentation will then turn its focus to Pecan Springs Karst Preserve in northern Williamson County\, exploring the preserve’s wildlife\, habitats\, natural features\, and many conservation values. \nRich has spent decades working in wildlife conservation\, ecology\, management\, research\, land protection\, conservation planning\, and partnerships. Much of his work has focused on birds and their habitats in Texas\, including species such as the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler and the Black-capped Vireo.  \nRich holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of Kansas\, an M.S. in Zoology from North Dakota State University\, and a Ph.D. in Wildlife Science from Texas Tech University. His graduate research focused on applying science to real-world wildlife and natural resource management decisions. Today\, he serves as Director of Science and Stewardship for Hill Country Conservancy. \nA Missouri native who has called Texas home for nearly 25 years\, Rich is also an avid birder\, naturalist\, nature and wildlife photographer\, and native plant gardener. He enjoys exploring and experiencing nature everywhere from his own backyard to destinations across Texas and beyond. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-seated basis. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/october-salon-silver-galvan-on-psychic-abilities-connecting-with-spirits-im-psychic-and-so-are-you/ LOCATION:Wildfire\, 812 S Austin Ave\, Georgetown\, 78626 CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/October-2026-Silver-Galvan.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T200000 DTSTAMP:20260328T205537Z CREATED:20260328T205429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T205537Z UID:4891-1792692000-1792699200@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Millennial History Club October DESCRIPTION:November Salon: Rich Kostecke on \nAn Introduction to Hill Country Conservancy and the Wonders of Pecan Springs Karst Preserve\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discover a unique natural landscape right here in Williamson County during the next Salon at Wildfire. Rich\, Director of Science and Stewardship for Hill Country Conservancy\, will introduce guests to the organization and its conservation work throughout Central Texas. The presentation will then turn its focus to Pecan Springs Karst Preserve in northern Williamson County\, exploring the preserve’s wildlife\, habitats\, natural features\, and many conservation values. \nRich has spent decades working in wildlife conservation\, ecology\, management\, research\, land protection\, conservation planning\, and partnerships. Much of his work has focused on birds and their habitats in Texas\, including species such as the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler and the Black-capped Vireo.  \nRich holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of Kansas\, an M.S. in Zoology from North Dakota State University\, and a Ph.D. in Wildlife Science from Texas Tech University. His graduate research focused on applying science to real-world wildlife and natural resource management decisions. Today\, he serves as Director of Science and Stewardship for Hill Country Conservancy. \nA Missouri native who has called Texas home for nearly 25 years\, Rich is also an avid birder\, naturalist\, nature and wildlife photographer\, and native plant gardener. He enjoys exploring and experiencing nature everywhere from his own backyard to destinations across Texas and beyond. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-seated basis. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/millennial-history-club-october/ LOCATION:The Williamson Museum\, 716 S. Austin Avenue\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Pink-and-Neon-Y2K-Typography-Beauty-Store-Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T223000 DTSTAMP:20260709T204839Z CREATED:20260709T204726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T204839Z UID:5171-1792783800-1792794600@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Ghosts of the Georgetown Square Ghost Tours 2026 DESCRIPTION:November Salon: Rich Kostecke on \nAn Introduction to Hill Country Conservancy and the Wonders of Pecan Springs Karst Preserve\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discover a unique natural landscape right here in Williamson County during the next Salon at Wildfire. Rich\, Director of Science and Stewardship for Hill Country Conservancy\, will introduce guests to the organization and its conservation work throughout Central Texas. The presentation will then turn its focus to Pecan Springs Karst Preserve in northern Williamson County\, exploring the preserve’s wildlife\, habitats\, natural features\, and many conservation values. \nRich has spent decades working in wildlife conservation\, ecology\, management\, research\, land protection\, conservation planning\, and partnerships. Much of his work has focused on birds and their habitats in Texas\, including species such as the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler and the Black-capped Vireo.  \nRich holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of Kansas\, an M.S. in Zoology from North Dakota State University\, and a Ph.D. in Wildlife Science from Texas Tech University. His graduate research focused on applying science to real-world wildlife and natural resource management decisions. Today\, he serves as Director of Science and Stewardship for Hill Country Conservancy. \nA Missouri native who has called Texas home for nearly 25 years\, Rich is also an avid birder\, naturalist\, nature and wildlife photographer\, and native plant gardener. He enjoys exploring and experiencing nature everywhere from his own backyard to destinations across Texas and beyond. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-seated basis. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/ghosts-of-the-georgetown-square-ghost-tours-2026-5/ LOCATION:The Williamson Museum\, 716 S. Austin Avenue\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T223000 DTSTAMP:20260709T205114Z CREATED:20260709T204949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T205114Z UID:5176-1792870200-1792881000@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Ghosts of the Georgetown Square Ghost Tours 2026 DESCRIPTION:November Salon: Rich Kostecke on \nAn Introduction to Hill Country Conservancy and the Wonders of Pecan Springs Karst Preserve\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discover a unique natural landscape right here in Williamson County during the next Salon at Wildfire. Rich\, Director of Science and Stewardship for Hill Country Conservancy\, will introduce guests to the organization and its conservation work throughout Central Texas. The presentation will then turn its focus to Pecan Springs Karst Preserve in northern Williamson County\, exploring the preserve’s wildlife\, habitats\, natural features\, and many conservation values. \nRich has spent decades working in wildlife conservation\, ecology\, management\, research\, land protection\, conservation planning\, and partnerships. Much of his work has focused on birds and their habitats in Texas\, including species such as the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler and the Black-capped Vireo.  \nRich holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of Kansas\, an M.S. in Zoology from North Dakota State University\, and a Ph.D. in Wildlife Science from Texas Tech University. His graduate research focused on applying science to real-world wildlife and natural resource management decisions. Today\, he serves as Director of Science and Stewardship for Hill Country Conservancy. \nA Missouri native who has called Texas home for nearly 25 years\, Rich is also an avid birder\, naturalist\, nature and wildlife photographer\, and native plant gardener. He enjoys exploring and experiencing nature everywhere from his own backyard to destinations across Texas and beyond. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-seated basis. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/ghosts-of-the-georgetown-square-ghost-tours-2026-6/ LOCATION:The Williamson Museum\, 716 S. Austin Avenue\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T223000 DTSTAMP:20260709T205317Z CREATED:20260709T205213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T205317Z UID:5181-1793388600-1793399400@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Ghosts of the Georgetown Square Ghost Tours 2026 DESCRIPTION:November Salon: Rich Kostecke on \nAn Introduction to Hill Country Conservancy and the Wonders of Pecan Springs Karst Preserve\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discover a unique natural landscape right here in Williamson County during the next Salon at Wildfire. Rich\, Director of Science and Stewardship for Hill Country Conservancy\, will introduce guests to the organization and its conservation work throughout Central Texas. The presentation will then turn its focus to Pecan Springs Karst Preserve in northern Williamson County\, exploring the preserve’s wildlife\, habitats\, natural features\, and many conservation values. \nRich has spent decades working in wildlife conservation\, ecology\, management\, research\, land protection\, conservation planning\, and partnerships. Much of his work has focused on birds and their habitats in Texas\, including species such as the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler and the Black-capped Vireo.  \nRich holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of Kansas\, an M.S. in Zoology from North Dakota State University\, and a Ph.D. in Wildlife Science from Texas Tech University. His graduate research focused on applying science to real-world wildlife and natural resource management decisions. Today\, he serves as Director of Science and Stewardship for Hill Country Conservancy. \nA Missouri native who has called Texas home for nearly 25 years\, Rich is also an avid birder\, naturalist\, nature and wildlife photographer\, and native plant gardener. He enjoys exploring and experiencing nature everywhere from his own backyard to destinations across Texas and beyond. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-seated basis. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/ghosts-of-the-georgetown-square-ghost-tours-2026-7/ LOCATION:The Williamson Museum\, 716 S. Austin Avenue\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T200000 DTSTAMP:20260826T151340Z CREATED:20260826T150947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T151340Z UID:5277-1794421800-1794427200@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:November Salon: Rich Kostecke on An Introduction to Hill Country Conservancy and the Wonders of Pecan Springs Karst Preserve DESCRIPTION:November Salon: Rich Kostecke on \nAn Introduction to Hill Country Conservancy and the Wonders of Pecan Springs Karst Preserve\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discover a unique natural landscape right here in Williamson County during the next Salon at Wildfire. Rich\, Director of Science and Stewardship for Hill Country Conservancy\, will introduce guests to the organization and its conservation work throughout Central Texas. The presentation will then turn its focus to Pecan Springs Karst Preserve in northern Williamson County\, exploring the preserve’s wildlife\, habitats\, natural features\, and many conservation values. \nRich has spent decades working in wildlife conservation\, ecology\, management\, research\, land protection\, conservation planning\, and partnerships. Much of his work has focused on birds and their habitats in Texas\, including species such as the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler and the Black-capped Vireo.  \nRich holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of Kansas\, an M.S. in Zoology from North Dakota State University\, and a Ph.D. in Wildlife Science from Texas Tech University. His graduate research focused on applying science to real-world wildlife and natural resource management decisions. Today\, he serves as Director of Science and Stewardship for Hill Country Conservancy. \nA Missouri native who has called Texas home for nearly 25 years\, Rich is also an avid birder\, naturalist\, nature and wildlife photographer\, and native plant gardener. He enjoys exploring and experiencing nature everywhere from his own backyard to destinations across Texas and beyond. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-seated basis. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/november-salon-rich-kostecke-on-an-introduction-to-hill-country-conservancy-and-the-wonders-of-pecan-springs-karst-preserve/ LOCATION:Wildfire\, 812 S Austin Ave\, Georgetown\, 78626 CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/November-2026-Rich-Kostecke.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T170000 DTSTAMP:20260825T161337Z CREATED:20260710T200817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T161337Z UID:5186-1795273200-1795280400@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Stories of Thanks: A Cemetery Tour 2026 DESCRIPTION:November Salon: Rich Kostecke on \nAn Introduction to Hill Country Conservancy and the Wonders of Pecan Springs Karst Preserve\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discover a unique natural landscape right here in Williamson County during the next Salon at Wildfire. Rich\, Director of Science and Stewardship for Hill Country Conservancy\, will introduce guests to the organization and its conservation work throughout Central Texas. The presentation will then turn its focus to Pecan Springs Karst Preserve in northern Williamson County\, exploring the preserve’s wildlife\, habitats\, natural features\, and many conservation values. \nRich has spent decades working in wildlife conservation\, ecology\, management\, research\, land protection\, conservation planning\, and partnerships. Much of his work has focused on birds and their habitats in Texas\, including species such as the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler and the Black-capped Vireo.  \nRich holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of Kansas\, an M.S. in Zoology from North Dakota State University\, and a Ph.D. in Wildlife Science from Texas Tech University. His graduate research focused on applying science to real-world wildlife and natural resource management decisions. Today\, he serves as Director of Science and Stewardship for Hill Country Conservancy. \nA Missouri native who has called Texas home for nearly 25 years\, Rich is also an avid birder\, naturalist\, nature and wildlife photographer\, and native plant gardener. He enjoys exploring and experiencing nature everywhere from his own backyard to destinations across Texas and beyond. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-seated basis. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/stories-of-thanks-a-cemetery-tour-2026/ LOCATION:IOOF Cemetery\, 1117 E 7th Street\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626 CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Stories-of-Thanks-A-Cemetery-Tour-3.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR