Take a step back into our time machine to be a political superhero and experience 100 years of life on the campaign trail!  From George Washington to Abe Lincoln, this camp will experience the food, fun , and popular culture of five different important election time periods in American history. Join us for fun, hands-on […]

Take a step back into our time machine to be a political superhero and experience 100 years of life on the campaign trail! From William McKinley to LBJ, this camp will experience the food, fun , and popular culture of five different important election time periods in American history. Join us for fun, hands-on activities […]

Curated by Linda Nickell Texas is vast and it hosts varied and interesting subjects while providing a diverse playground for photographers. From the tiny creatures that call it home to the wide open spaces that are quiet and filled with wonder and wanderers.  Photography allows us to tell stories through millions of pixels and this […]

Join us on August 9, 2024 for the grand opening of Wilco in Writing: Over 175 Years of Writing in Williamson County. History is told through writing and there are plenty of stories to uncover in over 175 years of Williamson County. Our county has tales of love, death, war, slavery, and more. Straight from […]

Have a story to tell or an artistic vision with no place to record it? Drop into The Williamson Museum, 716 South Austin Ave in Georgetown, anytime between 6pm-8:30pm on Friday, August 9th, to decorate a journal that could just be the vehicle for your creative journey to take off, while sipping a delicious specialty cocktail. […]

Join the Williamson Museum in the backroom of Wildfire Restaurant on Wednesday, August 14th at 6:30 PM for our Salon speaker series. August’s speaker will be Jac Darsnek discussing his Texana photography project, Traces of Texas. Reservations are not required. Guests are encouraged to show up early to enjoy a meal beforehand and during the […]

Saturday, August 24, Night at the Museum: Back to The Future, 6pm-9pmPack up the DeLorean and join the museum for a time traveling mystery. In honor of the 20th Anniversary of the Museum, take a trip through the 1950s to the 2000s to learn about Williamson County History. We need your help to recover clues […]

The Art of Engaging Storytelling Freelance Writer Jade Fabello (Texas Monthly, Starwars.com) discusses storytelling tools across mediums and the barriers between message intended and message received.

Join The Texas Photography Festival for a unique pop-up event on Saturday, September 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the George H.W. Bush Library and Museum in College Station! Hear behind-the-scenes stories from two photographers during Bush's time in office — our founder and Bush's presidential photographer, David Valdez, and U.S. Air Force […]

Just like the mesmerizing monarch butterfly migration of this season is a once a year spectacle you don’t want to miss, so too is Austin Museum Day! In honor of Hispanic Heritage month, come learn with us about the vibrant and rich history of Williamson County’s Hispanic residents. Open on Sunday, September 22 nd from […]

Purchase Tickets Here! Come and join the Williamson County Historical Commission for a special evening with  Texas Ranger historian, Mike Cox, at 710 S Main St. Get ready for a night filled with captivating stories, fascinating history, and complementary drinks and eats. This in-person event is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich […]