BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Williamson Museum - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T170000 DTSTAMP:20240321T172027Z CREATED:20240321T171609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T172027Z UID:2803-1711008000-1711040400@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Bill Pickett Invitational Trail Ride DESCRIPTION:April Salon: Danelle Houck on The Story Behind Georgetown's Red Poppies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a fascinating look at the story behind Georgetown’s beloved Red Poppies. This talk explores how Henry Purl “Okra” Compton helped plant the seeds of what would become a citywide symbol\, tracing the journey of the vibrant flowers that now define Georgetown each spring. We’ll uncover the history of how poppies came to thrive in Williamson County\, the legacy of “Okra” Compton\, and the deeper symbolism of poppies — from remembrance and resilience to beauty blooming in unexpected places. Discover how a simple flower grew into a powerful emblem of community identity\, heritage\, and pride in Georgetown\, Texas. Danelle Houck is the longest-tenured employee of The Williamson Museum. She first joined the museum in 2014 as a volunteer\, but was soon hired as the Educational Program Coordinator. In July 2024\, Danelle was named the Executive Director. Danelle grew up in Georgetown and enjoys sharing stories of her native Williamson County with others. Danelle has a B.A in International Affairs from Sweet Briar College and an M.A. in Latin American\, Caribbean\, and Latino Studies from the University of South Florida\, and completed a Museum Studies certificate from Northwestern University. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/bill-pickett-trail-ride/ LOCATION:Chautauqua Park\, 602 Rucker St\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T210000 DTSTAMP:20240103T194344Z CREATED:20240103T184653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T194344Z UID:2422-1709323200-1709326800@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:First Friday Ghost Tours 2024 DESCRIPTION:April Salon: Danelle Houck on The Story Behind Georgetown's Red Poppies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a fascinating look at the story behind Georgetown’s beloved Red Poppies. This talk explores how Henry Purl “Okra” Compton helped plant the seeds of what would become a citywide symbol\, tracing the journey of the vibrant flowers that now define Georgetown each spring. We’ll uncover the history of how poppies came to thrive in Williamson County\, the legacy of “Okra” Compton\, and the deeper symbolism of poppies — from remembrance and resilience to beauty blooming in unexpected places. Discover how a simple flower grew into a powerful emblem of community identity\, heritage\, and pride in Georgetown\, Texas. Danelle Houck is the longest-tenured employee of The Williamson Museum. She first joined the museum in 2014 as a volunteer\, but was soon hired as the Educational Program Coordinator. In July 2024\, Danelle was named the Executive Director. Danelle grew up in Georgetown and enjoys sharing stories of her native Williamson County with others. Danelle has a B.A in International Affairs from Sweet Briar College and an M.A. in Latin American\, Caribbean\, and Latino Studies from the University of South Florida\, and completed a Museum Studies certificate from Northwestern University. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/first-friday-ghost-tours-2024/ LOCATION:The Williamson Museum\, 716 S. Austin Avenue\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/First-Friday-Ghost-Tours.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T120000 DTSTAMP:20240426T181120Z CREATED:20231228T223351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T181120Z UID:2415-1705744800-1726142400@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Gault Site Tours Spring 2024 DESCRIPTION:April Salon: Danelle Houck on The Story Behind Georgetown's Red Poppies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a fascinating look at the story behind Georgetown’s beloved Red Poppies. This talk explores how Henry Purl “Okra” Compton helped plant the seeds of what would become a citywide symbol\, tracing the journey of the vibrant flowers that now define Georgetown each spring. We’ll uncover the history of how poppies came to thrive in Williamson County\, the legacy of “Okra” Compton\, and the deeper symbolism of poppies — from remembrance and resilience to beauty blooming in unexpected places. Discover how a simple flower grew into a powerful emblem of community identity\, heritage\, and pride in Georgetown\, Texas. Danelle Houck is the longest-tenured employee of The Williamson Museum. She first joined the museum in 2014 as a volunteer\, but was soon hired as the Educational Program Coordinator. In July 2024\, Danelle was named the Executive Director. Danelle grew up in Georgetown and enjoys sharing stories of her native Williamson County with others. Danelle has a B.A in International Affairs from Sweet Briar College and an M.A. in Latin American\, Caribbean\, and Latino Studies from the University of South Florida\, and completed a Museum Studies certificate from Northwestern University. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gault-site-tours-spring-2024/ LOCATION:The Gault Site\, Florence\, TX\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Gault-site-e1690060906162.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240408T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240408T153000 DTSTAMP:20240327T192624Z CREATED:20240327T192624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T192624Z UID:2852-1712575800-1712590200@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Solar Eclipse Viewing Party DESCRIPTION:April Salon: Danelle Houck on The Story Behind Georgetown's Red Poppies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a fascinating look at the story behind Georgetown’s beloved Red Poppies. This talk explores how Henry Purl “Okra” Compton helped plant the seeds of what would become a citywide symbol\, tracing the journey of the vibrant flowers that now define Georgetown each spring. We’ll uncover the history of how poppies came to thrive in Williamson County\, the legacy of “Okra” Compton\, and the deeper symbolism of poppies — from remembrance and resilience to beauty blooming in unexpected places. Discover how a simple flower grew into a powerful emblem of community identity\, heritage\, and pride in Georgetown\, Texas. Danelle Houck is the longest-tenured employee of The Williamson Museum. She first joined the museum in 2014 as a volunteer\, but was soon hired as the Educational Program Coordinator. In July 2024\, Danelle was named the Executive Director. Danelle grew up in Georgetown and enjoys sharing stories of her native Williamson County with others. Danelle has a B.A in International Affairs from Sweet Briar College and an M.A. in Latin American\, Caribbean\, and Latino Studies from the University of South Florida\, and completed a Museum Studies certificate from Northwestern University. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/solar-eclipse-viewing-party/ 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/2024/03/Dark-Neutral-Epic-Dreamy-Cosmic-Astronomical-Celestial-Event-Solar-Eclipse-Flyer-Facebook-Cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240410T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240410T193000 DTSTAMP:20240312T160217Z CREATED:20240118T225745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T160217Z UID:2520-1712773800-1712777400@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:The Salon at Wildfire DESCRIPTION:April Salon: Danelle Houck on The Story Behind Georgetown's Red Poppies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a fascinating look at the story behind Georgetown’s beloved Red Poppies. This talk explores how Henry Purl “Okra” Compton helped plant the seeds of what would become a citywide symbol\, tracing the journey of the vibrant flowers that now define Georgetown each spring. We’ll uncover the history of how poppies came to thrive in Williamson County\, the legacy of “Okra” Compton\, and the deeper symbolism of poppies — from remembrance and resilience to beauty blooming in unexpected places. Discover how a simple flower grew into a powerful emblem of community identity\, heritage\, and pride in Georgetown\, Texas. Danelle Houck is the longest-tenured employee of The Williamson Museum. She first joined the museum in 2014 as a volunteer\, but was soon hired as the Educational Program Coordinator. In July 2024\, Danelle was named the Executive Director. Danelle grew up in Georgetown and enjoys sharing stories of her native Williamson County with others. Danelle has a B.A in International Affairs from Sweet Briar College and an M.A. in Latin American\, Caribbean\, and Latino Studies from the University of South Florida\, and completed a Museum Studies certificate from Northwestern University. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/the-salon-april-2024/ LOCATION:Wildfire\, 812 S Austin Ave\, Georgetown\, 78626 CATEGORIES:Events,Salons ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/The-Salon-Template-9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T120000 DTSTAMP:20240426T181120Z CREATED:20231228T223351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T181120Z UID:2415-1705744800-1726142400@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Gault Site Tours Spring 2024 DESCRIPTION:April Salon: Danelle Houck on The Story Behind Georgetown's Red Poppies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a fascinating look at the story behind Georgetown’s beloved Red Poppies. This talk explores how Henry Purl “Okra” Compton helped plant the seeds of what would become a citywide symbol\, tracing the journey of the vibrant flowers that now define Georgetown each spring. We’ll uncover the history of how poppies came to thrive in Williamson County\, the legacy of “Okra” Compton\, and the deeper symbolism of poppies — from remembrance and resilience to beauty blooming in unexpected places. Discover how a simple flower grew into a powerful emblem of community identity\, heritage\, and pride in Georgetown\, Texas. Danelle Houck is the longest-tenured employee of The Williamson Museum. She first joined the museum in 2014 as a volunteer\, but was soon hired as the Educational Program Coordinator. In July 2024\, Danelle was named the Executive Director. Danelle grew up in Georgetown and enjoys sharing stories of her native Williamson County with others. Danelle has a B.A in International Affairs from Sweet Briar College and an M.A. in Latin American\, Caribbean\, and Latino Studies from the University of South Florida\, and completed a Museum Studies certificate from Northwestern University. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gault-site-tours-spring-2024/ LOCATION:The Gault Site\, Florence\, TX\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Gault-site-e1690060906162.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240503 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240504 DTSTAMP:20240411T214809Z CREATED:20240409T165306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T214809Z UID:2942-1714694400-1714780799@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Chuckwagon Dinner DESCRIPTION:April Salon: Danelle Houck on The Story Behind Georgetown's Red Poppies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a fascinating look at the story behind Georgetown’s beloved Red Poppies. This talk explores how Henry Purl “Okra” Compton helped plant the seeds of what would become a citywide symbol\, tracing the journey of the vibrant flowers that now define Georgetown each spring. We’ll uncover the history of how poppies came to thrive in Williamson County\, the legacy of “Okra” Compton\, and the deeper symbolism of poppies — from remembrance and resilience to beauty blooming in unexpected places. Discover how a simple flower grew into a powerful emblem of community identity\, heritage\, and pride in Georgetown\, Texas. Danelle Houck is the longest-tenured employee of The Williamson Museum. She first joined the museum in 2014 as a volunteer\, but was soon hired as the Educational Program Coordinator. In July 2024\, Danelle was named the Executive Director. Danelle grew up in Georgetown and enjoys sharing stories of her native Williamson County with others. Danelle has a B.A in International Affairs from Sweet Briar College and an M.A. in Latin American\, Caribbean\, and Latino Studies from the University of South Florida\, and completed a Museum Studies certificate from Northwestern University. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/chuckwagon-dinner/ 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/2024/04/Chuckwagon-Dinner-2024-Facebook-Cover1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T110000 DTSTAMP:20240424T164139Z CREATED:20240424T164025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T164139Z UID:3039-1714816800-1714820400@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Pioneer Day PhotoWalk Pop Up DESCRIPTION:April Salon: Danelle Houck on The Story Behind Georgetown's Red Poppies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a fascinating look at the story behind Georgetown’s beloved Red Poppies. This talk explores how Henry Purl “Okra” Compton helped plant the seeds of what would become a citywide symbol\, tracing the journey of the vibrant flowers that now define Georgetown each spring. We’ll uncover the history of how poppies came to thrive in Williamson County\, the legacy of “Okra” Compton\, and the deeper symbolism of poppies — from remembrance and resilience to beauty blooming in unexpected places. Discover how a simple flower grew into a powerful emblem of community identity\, heritage\, and pride in Georgetown\, Texas. Danelle Houck is the longest-tenured employee of The Williamson Museum. She first joined the museum in 2014 as a volunteer\, but was soon hired as the Educational Program Coordinator. In July 2024\, Danelle was named the Executive Director. Danelle grew up in Georgetown and enjoys sharing stories of her native Williamson County with others. Danelle has a B.A in International Affairs from Sweet Briar College and an M.A. in Latin American\, Caribbean\, and Latino Studies from the University of South Florida\, and completed a Museum Studies certificate from Northwestern University. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/pioneer-day-photowalk-pop-up/ 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/2024/04/Pioneer-Day-Photo-Popup-Facebook-Cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T150000 DTSTAMP:20240424T163452Z CREATED:20231201T211211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T163452Z UID:2374-1714816800-1714834800@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:18th Annual Pioneer Day DESCRIPTION:April Salon: Danelle Houck on The Story Behind Georgetown's Red Poppies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a fascinating look at the story behind Georgetown’s beloved Red Poppies. This talk explores how Henry Purl “Okra” Compton helped plant the seeds of what would become a citywide symbol\, tracing the journey of the vibrant flowers that now define Georgetown each spring. We’ll uncover the history of how poppies came to thrive in Williamson County\, the legacy of “Okra” Compton\, and the deeper symbolism of poppies — from remembrance and resilience to beauty blooming in unexpected places. Discover how a simple flower grew into a powerful emblem of community identity\, heritage\, and pride in Georgetown\, Texas. Danelle Houck is the longest-tenured employee of The Williamson Museum. She first joined the museum in 2014 as a volunteer\, but was soon hired as the Educational Program Coordinator. In July 2024\, Danelle was named the Executive Director. Danelle grew up in Georgetown and enjoys sharing stories of her native Williamson County with others. Danelle has a B.A in International Affairs from Sweet Briar College and an M.A. in Latin American\, Caribbean\, and Latino Studies from the University of South Florida\, and completed a Museum Studies certificate from Northwestern University. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/18th-annual-pioneer-day/ LOCATION:Old Settlers Association\, 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd\, Round Rock\, TX\, 78664 CATEGORIES:2023 Exhibits,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Pioneer-Day-2024-Flyer-Facebook-Cover5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T193000 DTSTAMP:20240507T202753Z CREATED:20240507T202718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T202753Z UID:3111-1715193000-1715196600@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:The Salon at Wildfire DESCRIPTION:April Salon: Danelle Houck on The Story Behind Georgetown's Red Poppies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a fascinating look at the story behind Georgetown’s beloved Red Poppies. This talk explores how Henry Purl “Okra” Compton helped plant the seeds of what would become a citywide symbol\, tracing the journey of the vibrant flowers that now define Georgetown each spring. We’ll uncover the history of how poppies came to thrive in Williamson County\, the legacy of “Okra” Compton\, and the deeper symbolism of poppies — from remembrance and resilience to beauty blooming in unexpected places. Discover how a simple flower grew into a powerful emblem of community identity\, heritage\, and pride in Georgetown\, Texas. Danelle Houck is the longest-tenured employee of The Williamson Museum. She first joined the museum in 2014 as a volunteer\, but was soon hired as the Educational Program Coordinator. In July 2024\, Danelle was named the Executive Director. Danelle grew up in Georgetown and enjoys sharing stories of her native Williamson County with others. Danelle has a B.A in International Affairs from Sweet Briar College and an M.A. in Latin American\, Caribbean\, and Latino Studies from the University of South Florida\, and completed a Museum Studies certificate from Northwestern University. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/the-salon-at-wildfire-may-2024-2/ LOCATION:Wildfire\, 812 S Austin Ave\, Georgetown\, 78626 CATEGORIES:Salons ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/The-Salon-at-Wildfire-logo-e1725907856203.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T150000 DTSTAMP:20240424T212111Z CREATED:20240424T212111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T212111Z UID:3045-1715421600-1717081200@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Historic Architecture and Downtown Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:April Salon: Danelle Houck on The Story Behind Georgetown's Red Poppies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a fascinating look at the story behind Georgetown’s beloved Red Poppies. This talk explores how Henry Purl “Okra” Compton helped plant the seeds of what would become a citywide symbol\, tracing the journey of the vibrant flowers that now define Georgetown each spring. We’ll uncover the history of how poppies came to thrive in Williamson County\, the legacy of “Okra” Compton\, and the deeper symbolism of poppies — from remembrance and resilience to beauty blooming in unexpected places. Discover how a simple flower grew into a powerful emblem of community identity\, heritage\, and pride in Georgetown\, Texas. Danelle Houck is the longest-tenured employee of The Williamson Museum. She first joined the museum in 2014 as a volunteer\, but was soon hired as the Educational Program Coordinator. In July 2024\, Danelle was named the Executive Director. Danelle grew up in Georgetown and enjoys sharing stories of her native Williamson County with others. Danelle has a B.A in International Affairs from Sweet Briar College and an M.A. in Latin American\, Caribbean\, and Latino Studies from the University of South Florida\, and completed a Museum Studies certificate from Northwestern University. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/historic-architecture-and-downtown-walking-tour/ 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/2024/04/Light-Beige-Elegant-Experimental-Art-Deco-Facebook-Cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T120000 DTSTAMP:20240426T181120Z CREATED:20231228T223351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T181120Z UID:2415-1705744800-1726142400@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Gault Site Tours Spring 2024 DESCRIPTION:April Salon: Danelle Houck on The Story Behind Georgetown's Red Poppies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a fascinating look at the story behind Georgetown’s beloved Red Poppies. This talk explores how Henry Purl “Okra” Compton helped plant the seeds of what would become a citywide symbol\, tracing the journey of the vibrant flowers that now define Georgetown each spring. We’ll uncover the history of how poppies came to thrive in Williamson County\, the legacy of “Okra” Compton\, and the deeper symbolism of poppies — from remembrance and resilience to beauty blooming in unexpected places. Discover how a simple flower grew into a powerful emblem of community identity\, heritage\, and pride in Georgetown\, Texas. Danelle Houck is the longest-tenured employee of The Williamson Museum. She first joined the museum in 2014 as a volunteer\, but was soon hired as the Educational Program Coordinator. In July 2024\, Danelle was named the Executive Director. Danelle grew up in Georgetown and enjoys sharing stories of her native Williamson County with others. Danelle has a B.A in International Affairs from Sweet Briar College and an M.A. in Latin American\, Caribbean\, and Latino Studies from the University of South Florida\, and completed a Museum Studies certificate from Northwestern University. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gault-site-tours-spring-2024/ LOCATION:The Gault Site\, Florence\, TX\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Gault-site-e1690060906162.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T120000 DTSTAMP:20240426T181120Z CREATED:20231228T223351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T181120Z UID:2415-1705744800-1726142400@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Gault Site Tours Spring 2024 DESCRIPTION:April Salon: Danelle Houck on The Story Behind Georgetown's Red Poppies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a fascinating look at the story behind Georgetown’s beloved Red Poppies. This talk explores how Henry Purl “Okra” Compton helped plant the seeds of what would become a citywide symbol\, tracing the journey of the vibrant flowers that now define Georgetown each spring. We’ll uncover the history of how poppies came to thrive in Williamson County\, the legacy of “Okra” Compton\, and the deeper symbolism of poppies — from remembrance and resilience to beauty blooming in unexpected places. Discover how a simple flower grew into a powerful emblem of community identity\, heritage\, and pride in Georgetown\, Texas. Danelle Houck is the longest-tenured employee of The Williamson Museum. She first joined the museum in 2014 as a volunteer\, but was soon hired as the Educational Program Coordinator. In July 2024\, Danelle was named the Executive Director. Danelle grew up in Georgetown and enjoys sharing stories of her native Williamson County with others. Danelle has a B.A in International Affairs from Sweet Briar College and an M.A. in Latin American\, Caribbean\, and Latino Studies from the University of South Florida\, and completed a Museum Studies certificate from Northwestern University. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gault-site-tours-spring-2024/ LOCATION:The Gault Site\, Florence\, TX\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Gault-site-e1690060906162.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T210000 DTSTAMP:20240220T223951Z CREATED:20240220T223400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T223951Z UID:2687-1715968800-1715979600@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Saloon Night at the Williamson Museum DESCRIPTION:April Salon: Danelle Houck on The Story Behind Georgetown's Red Poppies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a fascinating look at the story behind Georgetown’s beloved Red Poppies. This talk explores how Henry Purl “Okra” Compton helped plant the seeds of what would become a citywide symbol\, tracing the journey of the vibrant flowers that now define Georgetown each spring. We’ll uncover the history of how poppies came to thrive in Williamson County\, the legacy of “Okra” Compton\, and the deeper symbolism of poppies — from remembrance and resilience to beauty blooming in unexpected places. Discover how a simple flower grew into a powerful emblem of community identity\, heritage\, and pride in Georgetown\, Texas. Danelle Houck is the longest-tenured employee of The Williamson Museum. She first joined the museum in 2014 as a volunteer\, but was soon hired as the Educational Program Coordinator. In July 2024\, Danelle was named the Executive Director. Danelle grew up in Georgetown and enjoys sharing stories of her native Williamson County with others. Danelle has a B.A in International Affairs from Sweet Briar College and an M.A. in Latin American\, Caribbean\, and Latino Studies from the University of South Florida\, and completed a Museum Studies certificate from Northwestern University. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/saloon-night/ 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/2024/02/Youre_Invited1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T120000 DTSTAMP:20240426T181120Z CREATED:20231228T223351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T181120Z UID:2415-1705744800-1726142400@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Gault Site Tours Spring 2024 DESCRIPTION:April Salon: Danelle Houck on The Story Behind Georgetown's Red Poppies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a fascinating look at the story behind Georgetown’s beloved Red Poppies. This talk explores how Henry Purl “Okra” Compton helped plant the seeds of what would become a citywide symbol\, tracing the journey of the vibrant flowers that now define Georgetown each spring. We’ll uncover the history of how poppies came to thrive in Williamson County\, the legacy of “Okra” Compton\, and the deeper symbolism of poppies — from remembrance and resilience to beauty blooming in unexpected places. Discover how a simple flower grew into a powerful emblem of community identity\, heritage\, and pride in Georgetown\, Texas. Danelle Houck is the longest-tenured employee of The Williamson Museum. She first joined the museum in 2014 as a volunteer\, but was soon hired as the Educational Program Coordinator. In July 2024\, Danelle was named the Executive Director. Danelle grew up in Georgetown and enjoys sharing stories of her native Williamson County with others. Danelle has a B.A in International Affairs from Sweet Briar College and an M.A. in Latin American\, Caribbean\, and Latino Studies from the University of South Florida\, and completed a Museum Studies certificate from Northwestern University. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gault-site-tours-spring-2024/ LOCATION:The Gault Site\, Florence\, TX\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Gault-site-e1690060906162.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T120000 DTSTAMP:20240424T203352Z CREATED:20240424T203352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T203352Z UID:3042-1716026400-1716033600@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Marking History DESCRIPTION:April Salon: Danelle Houck on The Story Behind Georgetown's Red Poppies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a fascinating look at the story behind Georgetown’s beloved Red Poppies. This talk explores how Henry Purl “Okra” Compton helped plant the seeds of what would become a citywide symbol\, tracing the journey of the vibrant flowers that now define Georgetown each spring. We’ll uncover the history of how poppies came to thrive in Williamson County\, the legacy of “Okra” Compton\, and the deeper symbolism of poppies — from remembrance and resilience to beauty blooming in unexpected places. Discover how a simple flower grew into a powerful emblem of community identity\, heritage\, and pride in Georgetown\, Texas. Danelle Houck is the longest-tenured employee of The Williamson Museum. She first joined the museum in 2014 as a volunteer\, but was soon hired as the Educational Program Coordinator. In July 2024\, Danelle was named the Executive Director. Danelle grew up in Georgetown and enjoys sharing stories of her native Williamson County with others. Danelle has a B.A in International Affairs from Sweet Briar College and an M.A. in Latin American\, Caribbean\, and Latino Studies from the University of South Florida\, and completed a Museum Studies certificate from Northwestern University. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/marking-history-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/2024/04/Marking-History-Facebook-Cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T150000 DTSTAMP:20240424T212111Z CREATED:20240424T212111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T212111Z UID:3045-1715421600-1717081200@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Historic Architecture and Downtown Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:April Salon: Danelle Houck on The Story Behind Georgetown's Red Poppies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a fascinating look at the story behind Georgetown’s beloved Red Poppies. This talk explores how Henry Purl “Okra” Compton helped plant the seeds of what would become a citywide symbol\, tracing the journey of the vibrant flowers that now define Georgetown each spring. We’ll uncover the history of how poppies came to thrive in Williamson County\, the legacy of “Okra” Compton\, and the deeper symbolism of poppies — from remembrance and resilience to beauty blooming in unexpected places. Discover how a simple flower grew into a powerful emblem of community identity\, heritage\, and pride in Georgetown\, Texas. Danelle Houck is the longest-tenured employee of The Williamson Museum. She first joined the museum in 2014 as a volunteer\, but was soon hired as the Educational Program Coordinator. In July 2024\, Danelle was named the Executive Director. Danelle grew up in Georgetown and enjoys sharing stories of her native Williamson County with others. Danelle has a B.A in International Affairs from Sweet Briar College and an M.A. in Latin American\, Caribbean\, and Latino Studies from the University of South Florida\, and completed a Museum Studies certificate from Northwestern University. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/historic-architecture-and-downtown-walking-tour/ 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/2024/04/Light-Beige-Elegant-Experimental-Art-Deco-Facebook-Cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T150000 DTSTAMP:20240424T212111Z CREATED:20240424T212111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T212111Z UID:3045-1715421600-1717081200@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Historic Architecture and Downtown Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:April Salon: Danelle Houck on The Story Behind Georgetown's Red Poppies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a fascinating look at the story behind Georgetown’s beloved Red Poppies. This talk explores how Henry Purl “Okra” Compton helped plant the seeds of what would become a citywide symbol\, tracing the journey of the vibrant flowers that now define Georgetown each spring. We’ll uncover the history of how poppies came to thrive in Williamson County\, the legacy of “Okra” Compton\, and the deeper symbolism of poppies — from remembrance and resilience to beauty blooming in unexpected places. Discover how a simple flower grew into a powerful emblem of community identity\, heritage\, and pride in Georgetown\, Texas. Danelle Houck is the longest-tenured employee of The Williamson Museum. She first joined the museum in 2014 as a volunteer\, but was soon hired as the Educational Program Coordinator. In July 2024\, Danelle was named the Executive Director. Danelle grew up in Georgetown and enjoys sharing stories of her native Williamson County with others. Danelle has a B.A in International Affairs from Sweet Briar College and an M.A. in Latin American\, Caribbean\, and Latino Studies from the University of South Florida\, and completed a Museum Studies certificate from Northwestern University. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/historic-architecture-and-downtown-walking-tour/ 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/2024/04/Light-Beige-Elegant-Experimental-Art-Deco-Facebook-Cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T210000 DTSTAMP:20240103T194344Z CREATED:20240103T184653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T194344Z UID:2422-1709323200-1709326800@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:First Friday Ghost Tours 2024 DESCRIPTION:April Salon: Danelle Houck on The Story Behind Georgetown's Red Poppies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a fascinating look at the story behind Georgetown’s beloved Red Poppies. This talk explores how Henry Purl “Okra” Compton helped plant the seeds of what would become a citywide symbol\, tracing the journey of the vibrant flowers that now define Georgetown each spring. We’ll uncover the history of how poppies came to thrive in Williamson County\, the legacy of “Okra” Compton\, and the deeper symbolism of poppies — from remembrance and resilience to beauty blooming in unexpected places. Discover how a simple flower grew into a powerful emblem of community identity\, heritage\, and pride in Georgetown\, Texas. Danelle Houck is the longest-tenured employee of The Williamson Museum. She first joined the museum in 2014 as a volunteer\, but was soon hired as the Educational Program Coordinator. In July 2024\, Danelle was named the Executive Director. Danelle grew up in Georgetown and enjoys sharing stories of her native Williamson County with others. Danelle has a B.A in International Affairs from Sweet Briar College and an M.A. in Latin American\, Caribbean\, and Latino Studies from the University of South Florida\, and completed a Museum Studies certificate from Northwestern University. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/first-friday-ghost-tours-2024/ LOCATION:The Williamson Museum\, 716 S. Austin Avenue\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/First-Friday-Ghost-Tours.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T140000 DTSTAMP:20231201T205755Z CREATED:20231201T205619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T205755Z UID:2368-1717840800-1717855200@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:5th Annual Midsommar at Old Settler's Association DESCRIPTION:April Salon: Danelle Houck on The Story Behind Georgetown's Red Poppies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a fascinating look at the story behind Georgetown’s beloved Red Poppies. This talk explores how Henry Purl “Okra” Compton helped plant the seeds of what would become a citywide symbol\, tracing the journey of the vibrant flowers that now define Georgetown each spring. We’ll uncover the history of how poppies came to thrive in Williamson County\, the legacy of “Okra” Compton\, and the deeper symbolism of poppies — from remembrance and resilience to beauty blooming in unexpected places. Discover how a simple flower grew into a powerful emblem of community identity\, heritage\, and pride in Georgetown\, Texas. Danelle Houck is the longest-tenured employee of The Williamson Museum. She first joined the museum in 2014 as a volunteer\, but was soon hired as the Educational Program Coordinator. In July 2024\, Danelle was named the Executive Director. Danelle grew up in Georgetown and enjoys sharing stories of her native Williamson County with others. Danelle has a B.A in International Affairs from Sweet Briar College and an M.A. in Latin American\, Caribbean\, and Latino Studies from the University of South Florida\, and completed a Museum Studies certificate from Northwestern University. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/5th-annual-midsommar-at-old-settlers-association/ LOCATION:Old Settlers Association\, 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd\, Round Rock\, TX\, 78664 CATEGORIES:2023 Exhibits,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Midsommar-Instagram-Post-Facebook-Cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T193000 DTSTAMP:20240507T213202Z CREATED:20240507T213141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T213202Z UID:3114-1718217000-1718220600@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:The Salon at Wildfire DESCRIPTION:April Salon: Danelle Houck on The Story Behind Georgetown's Red Poppies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a fascinating look at the story behind Georgetown’s beloved Red Poppies. This talk explores how Henry Purl “Okra” Compton helped plant the seeds of what would become a citywide symbol\, tracing the journey of the vibrant flowers that now define Georgetown each spring. We’ll uncover the history of how poppies came to thrive in Williamson County\, the legacy of “Okra” Compton\, and the deeper symbolism of poppies — from remembrance and resilience to beauty blooming in unexpected places. Discover how a simple flower grew into a powerful emblem of community identity\, heritage\, and pride in Georgetown\, Texas. Danelle Houck is the longest-tenured employee of The Williamson Museum. She first joined the museum in 2014 as a volunteer\, but was soon hired as the Educational Program Coordinator. In July 2024\, Danelle was named the Executive Director. Danelle grew up in Georgetown and enjoys sharing stories of her native Williamson County with others. Danelle has a B.A in International Affairs from Sweet Briar College and an M.A. in Latin American\, Caribbean\, and Latino Studies from the University of South Florida\, and completed a Museum Studies certificate from Northwestern University. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/the-salon-at-wildfire-june-2024/ LOCATION:Wildfire\, 812 S Austin Ave\, Georgetown\, 78626 CATEGORIES:Salons ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/The-Salon-at-Wildfire-logo-e1725907856203.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T210000 DTSTAMP:20240103T194344Z CREATED:20240103T184653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T194344Z UID:2422-1709323200-1709326800@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:First Friday Ghost Tours 2024 DESCRIPTION:April Salon: Danelle Houck on The Story Behind Georgetown's Red Poppies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a fascinating look at the story behind Georgetown’s beloved Red Poppies. This talk explores how Henry Purl “Okra” Compton helped plant the seeds of what would become a citywide symbol\, tracing the journey of the vibrant flowers that now define Georgetown each spring. We’ll uncover the history of how poppies came to thrive in Williamson County\, the legacy of “Okra” Compton\, and the deeper symbolism of poppies — from remembrance and resilience to beauty blooming in unexpected places. Discover how a simple flower grew into a powerful emblem of community identity\, heritage\, and pride in Georgetown\, Texas. Danelle Houck is the longest-tenured employee of The Williamson Museum. She first joined the museum in 2014 as a volunteer\, but was soon hired as the Educational Program Coordinator. In July 2024\, Danelle was named the Executive Director. Danelle grew up in Georgetown and enjoys sharing stories of her native Williamson County with others. Danelle has a B.A in International Affairs from Sweet Briar College and an M.A. in Latin American\, Caribbean\, and Latino Studies from the University of South Florida\, and completed a Museum Studies certificate from Northwestern University. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/first-friday-ghost-tours-2024/ LOCATION:The Williamson Museum\, 716 S. Austin Avenue\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/First-Friday-Ghost-Tours.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240708T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240712T120000 DTSTAMP:20240627T153946Z CREATED:20240507T150820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T153946Z UID:3107-1720429200-1720785600@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Summer Explorer's Half Day Museum Camp: July 8-July 12 DESCRIPTION:April Salon: Danelle Houck on The Story Behind Georgetown's Red Poppies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a fascinating look at the story behind Georgetown’s beloved Red Poppies. This talk explores how Henry Purl “Okra” Compton helped plant the seeds of what would become a citywide symbol\, tracing the journey of the vibrant flowers that now define Georgetown each spring. We’ll uncover the history of how poppies came to thrive in Williamson County\, the legacy of “Okra” Compton\, and the deeper symbolism of poppies — from remembrance and resilience to beauty blooming in unexpected places. Discover how a simple flower grew into a powerful emblem of community identity\, heritage\, and pride in Georgetown\, Texas. Danelle Houck is the longest-tenured employee of The Williamson Museum. She first joined the museum in 2014 as a volunteer\, but was soon hired as the Educational Program Coordinator. In July 2024\, Danelle was named the Executive Director. Danelle grew up in Georgetown and enjoys sharing stories of her native Williamson County with others. Danelle has a B.A in International Affairs from Sweet Briar College and an M.A. in Latin American\, Caribbean\, and Latino Studies from the University of South Florida\, and completed a Museum Studies certificate from Northwestern University. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/summer-explorers-half-day-museum-camp-july-8-july-12/ 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/2024/05/Summer-explorers-Half-Day-Camp.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T200000 DTSTAMP:20240629T205356Z CREATED:20240629T205356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240629T205356Z UID:3235-1720636200-1720641600@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Salon at Wildfire DESCRIPTION:April Salon: Danelle Houck on The Story Behind Georgetown's Red Poppies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a fascinating look at the story behind Georgetown’s beloved Red Poppies. This talk explores how Henry Purl “Okra” Compton helped plant the seeds of what would become a citywide symbol\, tracing the journey of the vibrant flowers that now define Georgetown each spring. We’ll uncover the history of how poppies came to thrive in Williamson County\, the legacy of “Okra” Compton\, and the deeper symbolism of poppies — from remembrance and resilience to beauty blooming in unexpected places. Discover how a simple flower grew into a powerful emblem of community identity\, heritage\, and pride in Georgetown\, Texas. Danelle Houck is the longest-tenured employee of The Williamson Museum. She first joined the museum in 2014 as a volunteer\, but was soon hired as the Educational Program Coordinator. In July 2024\, Danelle was named the Executive Director. Danelle grew up in Georgetown and enjoys sharing stories of her native Williamson County with others. Danelle has a B.A in International Affairs from Sweet Briar College and an M.A. in Latin American\, Caribbean\, and Latino Studies from the University of South Florida\, and completed a Museum Studies certificate from Northwestern University. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/salon-at-wildfire/ LOCATION:Wildfire\, 812 S Austin Ave\, Georgetown\, 78626 CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/July-Salon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240715T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240719T150000 DTSTAMP:20231206T225102Z CREATED:20231206T224934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T225102Z UID:2381-1721034000-1721401200@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Summer History Camp Week 1: 1783-1860 DESCRIPTION:April Salon: Danelle Houck on The Story Behind Georgetown's Red Poppies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a fascinating look at the story behind Georgetown’s beloved Red Poppies. This talk explores how Henry Purl “Okra” Compton helped plant the seeds of what would become a citywide symbol\, tracing the journey of the vibrant flowers that now define Georgetown each spring. We’ll uncover the history of how poppies came to thrive in Williamson County\, the legacy of “Okra” Compton\, and the deeper symbolism of poppies — from remembrance and resilience to beauty blooming in unexpected places. Discover how a simple flower grew into a powerful emblem of community identity\, heritage\, and pride in Georgetown\, Texas. Danelle Houck is the longest-tenured employee of The Williamson Museum. She first joined the museum in 2014 as a volunteer\, but was soon hired as the Educational Program Coordinator. In July 2024\, Danelle was named the Executive Director. Danelle grew up in Georgetown and enjoys sharing stories of her native Williamson County with others. Danelle has a B.A in International Affairs from Sweet Briar College and an M.A. in Latin American\, Caribbean\, and Latino Studies from the University of South Florida\, and completed a Museum Studies certificate from Northwestern University. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/summer-history-camp-week-1-1783-1860/ 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/2023/12/Summer-Camp-2024-Facebook-Cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240722T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240726T150000 DTSTAMP:20231206T225503Z CREATED:20231206T225416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T225503Z UID:2390-1721638800-1722006000@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Summer History Camp Week 2: 1897-1969 DESCRIPTION:April Salon: Danelle Houck on The Story Behind Georgetown's Red Poppies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a fascinating look at the story behind Georgetown’s beloved Red Poppies. This talk explores how Henry Purl “Okra” Compton helped plant the seeds of what would become a citywide symbol\, tracing the journey of the vibrant flowers that now define Georgetown each spring. We’ll uncover the history of how poppies came to thrive in Williamson County\, the legacy of “Okra” Compton\, and the deeper symbolism of poppies — from remembrance and resilience to beauty blooming in unexpected places. Discover how a simple flower grew into a powerful emblem of community identity\, heritage\, and pride in Georgetown\, Texas. Danelle Houck is the longest-tenured employee of The Williamson Museum. She first joined the museum in 2014 as a volunteer\, but was soon hired as the Educational Program Coordinator. In July 2024\, Danelle was named the Executive Director. Danelle grew up in Georgetown and enjoys sharing stories of her native Williamson County with others. Danelle has a B.A in International Affairs from Sweet Briar College and an M.A. in Latin American\, Caribbean\, and Latino Studies from the University of South Florida\, and completed a Museum Studies certificate from Northwestern University. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/summer-history-camp-week-2-1897-1969/ 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/2023/12/Summer-Camp-2024-Facebook-Cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240801T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240831T170000 DTSTAMP:20240806T210854Z CREATED:20240806T210253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T210854Z UID:3323-1722513600-1725123600@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:August Artist of the Month DESCRIPTION:April Salon: Danelle Houck on The Story Behind Georgetown's Red Poppies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a fascinating look at the story behind Georgetown’s beloved Red Poppies. This talk explores how Henry Purl “Okra” Compton helped plant the seeds of what would become a citywide symbol\, tracing the journey of the vibrant flowers that now define Georgetown each spring. We’ll uncover the history of how poppies came to thrive in Williamson County\, the legacy of “Okra” Compton\, and the deeper symbolism of poppies — from remembrance and resilience to beauty blooming in unexpected places. Discover how a simple flower grew into a powerful emblem of community identity\, heritage\, and pride in Georgetown\, Texas. Danelle Houck is the longest-tenured employee of The Williamson Museum. She first joined the museum in 2014 as a volunteer\, but was soon hired as the Educational Program Coordinator. In July 2024\, Danelle was named the Executive Director. Danelle grew up in Georgetown and enjoys sharing stories of her native Williamson County with others. Danelle has a B.A in International Affairs from Sweet Briar College and an M.A. in Latin American\, Caribbean\, and Latino Studies from the University of South Florida\, and completed a Museum Studies certificate from Northwestern University. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/august-artist-of-the-month/ 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/2024/08/000_TTHL-logo-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T210000 DTSTAMP:20240103T194344Z CREATED:20240103T184653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T194344Z UID:2422-1709323200-1709326800@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:First Friday Ghost Tours 2024 DESCRIPTION:April Salon: Danelle Houck on The Story Behind Georgetown's Red Poppies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a fascinating look at the story behind Georgetown’s beloved Red Poppies. This talk explores how Henry Purl “Okra” Compton helped plant the seeds of what would become a citywide symbol\, tracing the journey of the vibrant flowers that now define Georgetown each spring. We’ll uncover the history of how poppies came to thrive in Williamson County\, the legacy of “Okra” Compton\, and the deeper symbolism of poppies — from remembrance and resilience to beauty blooming in unexpected places. Discover how a simple flower grew into a powerful emblem of community identity\, heritage\, and pride in Georgetown\, Texas. Danelle Houck is the longest-tenured employee of The Williamson Museum. She first joined the museum in 2014 as a volunteer\, but was soon hired as the Educational Program Coordinator. In July 2024\, Danelle was named the Executive Director. Danelle grew up in Georgetown and enjoys sharing stories of her native Williamson County with others. Danelle has a B.A in International Affairs from Sweet Briar College and an M.A. in Latin American\, Caribbean\, and Latino Studies from the University of South Florida\, and completed a Museum Studies certificate from Northwestern University. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/first-friday-ghost-tours-2024/ LOCATION:The Williamson Museum\, 716 S. Austin Avenue\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/First-Friday-Ghost-Tours.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240809T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240809T170000 DTSTAMP:20240806T210922Z CREATED:20240806T210756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T210922Z UID:3326-1723204800-1723222800@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Wilco in Writing Opens DESCRIPTION:April Salon: Danelle Houck on The Story Behind Georgetown's Red Poppies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a fascinating look at the story behind Georgetown’s beloved Red Poppies. This talk explores how Henry Purl “Okra” Compton helped plant the seeds of what would become a citywide symbol\, tracing the journey of the vibrant flowers that now define Georgetown each spring. We’ll uncover the history of how poppies came to thrive in Williamson County\, the legacy of “Okra” Compton\, and the deeper symbolism of poppies — from remembrance and resilience to beauty blooming in unexpected places. Discover how a simple flower grew into a powerful emblem of community identity\, heritage\, and pride in Georgetown\, Texas. Danelle Houck is the longest-tenured employee of The Williamson Museum. She first joined the museum in 2014 as a volunteer\, but was soon hired as the Educational Program Coordinator. In July 2024\, Danelle was named the Executive Director. Danelle grew up in Georgetown and enjoys sharing stories of her native Williamson County with others. Danelle has a B.A in International Affairs from Sweet Briar College and an M.A. in Latin American\, Caribbean\, and Latino Studies from the University of South Florida\, and completed a Museum Studies certificate from Northwestern University. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/wilco-in-writing-opens/ 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/2024/08/Wilco-in-Writing-Poster-e1722978363766.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240809T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240809T203000 DTSTAMP:20240711T174454Z CREATED:20240710T195337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T174454Z UID:3267-1723226400-1723235400@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Crafting with Cocktails : Journal Art DESCRIPTION:April Salon: Danelle Houck on The Story Behind Georgetown's Red Poppies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a fascinating look at the story behind Georgetown’s beloved Red Poppies. This talk explores how Henry Purl “Okra” Compton helped plant the seeds of what would become a citywide symbol\, tracing the journey of the vibrant flowers that now define Georgetown each spring. We’ll uncover the history of how poppies came to thrive in Williamson County\, the legacy of “Okra” Compton\, and the deeper symbolism of poppies — from remembrance and resilience to beauty blooming in unexpected places. Discover how a simple flower grew into a powerful emblem of community identity\, heritage\, and pride in Georgetown\, Texas. Danelle Houck is the longest-tenured employee of The Williamson Museum. She first joined the museum in 2014 as a volunteer\, but was soon hired as the Educational Program Coordinator. In July 2024\, Danelle was named the Executive Director. Danelle grew up in Georgetown and enjoys sharing stories of her native Williamson County with others. Danelle has a B.A in International Affairs from Sweet Briar College and an M.A. in Latin American\, Caribbean\, and Latino Studies from the University of South Florida\, and completed a Museum Studies certificate from Northwestern University. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/crafting-with-cocktails-journal-art/ 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/2024/07/Crafting-with-Cocktails-.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR