BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Williamson Museum - ECPv6.16.5//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:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230624T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230624T150000 DTSTAMP:20221213T210435Z CREATED:20221213T210435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T210435Z UID:782-1687600800-1687618800@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Midsommar DESCRIPTION:January Salon: Debbie Shepherd on What's Your Town's Story? \n \n \n \n Join educator Debbie Shepherd\, whose 40-year career in Texas schools has shaped generations of learners\, as she explores the profound impact of uncovering and uplifting local history. A graduate of Trinity University with an MEd from Texas State University\, Debbie has served as a teacher\, literacy coach\, reading interventionist\, and dyslexia specialist. She co-founded Meridian World School\, an IB charter school\, and Delegates Beyond Borders\, an initiative supporting Model UN programs across Texas and abroad. She now prepares future educators at Southwestern University\, where she continues her lifelong mission of empowering students to find their voices through writing\, poetry\, and meaningful engagement with literature. In this presentation\, Debbie draws on James Loewen’s reminder that “all history is local” to examine how national movements—particularly school desegregation—were lived out in our own communities. Williamson County’s journey from segregated to integrated schools occurred within living memory\, guided by courageous individuals who were the first students of color to step into previously all-white classrooms. Their stories\, often untold\, offer powerful lessons about resilience\, community values\, and the ongoing work of understanding our past. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/midsommar/ 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/2022/12/Midsommar-Instagram-Post-Facebook-Cover1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230614T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230614T193000 DTSTAMP:20230603T202705Z CREATED:20230224T204758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230603T202705Z UID:1092-1686767400-1686771000@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:The Salon at Wildfire DESCRIPTION:January Salon: Debbie Shepherd on What's Your Town's Story? \n \n \n \n Join educator Debbie Shepherd\, whose 40-year career in Texas schools has shaped generations of learners\, as she explores the profound impact of uncovering and uplifting local history. A graduate of Trinity University with an MEd from Texas State University\, Debbie has served as a teacher\, literacy coach\, reading interventionist\, and dyslexia specialist. She co-founded Meridian World School\, an IB charter school\, and Delegates Beyond Borders\, an initiative supporting Model UN programs across Texas and abroad. She now prepares future educators at Southwestern University\, where she continues her lifelong mission of empowering students to find their voices through writing\, poetry\, and meaningful engagement with literature. In this presentation\, Debbie draws on James Loewen’s reminder that “all history is local” to examine how national movements—particularly school desegregation—were lived out in our own communities. Williamson County’s journey from segregated to integrated schools occurred within living memory\, guided by courageous individuals who were the first students of color to step into previously all-white classrooms. Their stories\, often untold\, offer powerful lessons about resilience\, community values\, and the ongoing work of understanding our past. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/the-salon-06-14-2023/ 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:20230609T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230609T193000 DTSTAMP:20230603T202500Z CREATED:20230603T202500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230603T202500Z UID:2022-1686335400-1686339000@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Artist Reception for Matt Flynn DESCRIPTION:January Salon: Debbie Shepherd on What's Your Town's Story? \n \n \n \n Join educator Debbie Shepherd\, whose 40-year career in Texas schools has shaped generations of learners\, as she explores the profound impact of uncovering and uplifting local history. A graduate of Trinity University with an MEd from Texas State University\, Debbie has served as a teacher\, literacy coach\, reading interventionist\, and dyslexia specialist. She co-founded Meridian World School\, an IB charter school\, and Delegates Beyond Borders\, an initiative supporting Model UN programs across Texas and abroad. She now prepares future educators at Southwestern University\, where she continues her lifelong mission of empowering students to find their voices through writing\, poetry\, and meaningful engagement with literature. In this presentation\, Debbie draws on James Loewen’s reminder that “all history is local” to examine how national movements—particularly school desegregation—were lived out in our own communities. Williamson County’s journey from segregated to integrated schools occurred within living memory\, guided by courageous individuals who were the first students of color to step into previously all-white classrooms. Their stories\, often untold\, offer powerful lessons about resilience\, community values\, and the ongoing work of understanding our past. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/artist-reception-for-matt-flynn/ LOCATION:The Williamson Museum\, 716 S. Austin Avenue\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/mattflynndiecut-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230303T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230303T210000 DTSTAMP:20230401T185252Z CREATED:20221214T181043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230401T185252Z UID:794-1677873600-1677877200@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:First Friday Ghost Tours DESCRIPTION:January Salon: Debbie Shepherd on What's Your Town's Story? \n \n \n \n Join educator Debbie Shepherd\, whose 40-year career in Texas schools has shaped generations of learners\, as she explores the profound impact of uncovering and uplifting local history. A graduate of Trinity University with an MEd from Texas State University\, Debbie has served as a teacher\, literacy coach\, reading interventionist\, and dyslexia specialist. She co-founded Meridian World School\, an IB charter school\, and Delegates Beyond Borders\, an initiative supporting Model UN programs across Texas and abroad. She now prepares future educators at Southwestern University\, where she continues her lifelong mission of empowering students to find their voices through writing\, poetry\, and meaningful engagement with literature. In this presentation\, Debbie draws on James Loewen’s reminder that “all history is local” to examine how national movements—particularly school desegregation—were lived out in our own communities. Williamson County’s journey from segregated to integrated schools occurred within living memory\, guided by courageous individuals who were the first students of color to step into previously all-white classrooms. Their stories\, often untold\, offer powerful lessons about resilience\, community values\, and the ongoing work of understanding our past. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/first-friday-ghost-tours/ 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/2022/08/Ghost-Tours-2022-791x1024-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230527T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230527T120000 DTSTAMP:20230524T194631Z CREATED:20230105T155942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T194631Z UID:880-1685178000-1685188800@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Gault Site Tour 05/27/2023 DESCRIPTION:January Salon: Debbie Shepherd on What's Your Town's Story? \n \n \n \n Join educator Debbie Shepherd\, whose 40-year career in Texas schools has shaped generations of learners\, as she explores the profound impact of uncovering and uplifting local history. A graduate of Trinity University with an MEd from Texas State University\, Debbie has served as a teacher\, literacy coach\, reading interventionist\, and dyslexia specialist. She co-founded Meridian World School\, an IB charter school\, and Delegates Beyond Borders\, an initiative supporting Model UN programs across Texas and abroad. She now prepares future educators at Southwestern University\, where she continues her lifelong mission of empowering students to find their voices through writing\, poetry\, and meaningful engagement with literature. In this presentation\, Debbie draws on James Loewen’s reminder that “all history is local” to examine how national movements—particularly school desegregation—were lived out in our own communities. Williamson County’s journey from segregated to integrated schools occurred within living memory\, guided by courageous individuals who were the first students of color to step into previously all-white classrooms. Their stories\, often untold\, offer powerful lessons about resilience\, community values\, and the ongoing work of understanding our past. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gault-site-tour-05-27-2023/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Gault-site-e1690060906162.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230520T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230520T120000 DTSTAMP:20230501T165023Z CREATED:20230501T164810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T165023Z UID:1949-1684576800-1684584000@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Marking History DESCRIPTION:January Salon: Debbie Shepherd on What's Your Town's Story? \n \n \n \n Join educator Debbie Shepherd\, whose 40-year career in Texas schools has shaped generations of learners\, as she explores the profound impact of uncovering and uplifting local history. A graduate of Trinity University with an MEd from Texas State University\, Debbie has served as a teacher\, literacy coach\, reading interventionist\, and dyslexia specialist. She co-founded Meridian World School\, an IB charter school\, and Delegates Beyond Borders\, an initiative supporting Model UN programs across Texas and abroad. She now prepares future educators at Southwestern University\, where she continues her lifelong mission of empowering students to find their voices through writing\, poetry\, and meaningful engagement with literature. In this presentation\, Debbie draws on James Loewen’s reminder that “all history is local” to examine how national movements—particularly school desegregation—were lived out in our own communities. Williamson County’s journey from segregated to integrated schools occurred within living memory\, guided by courageous individuals who were the first students of color to step into previously all-white classrooms. Their stories\, often untold\, offer powerful lessons about resilience\, community values\, and the ongoing work of understanding our past. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/marking-history/ LOCATION:The Williamson Museum\, 716 S. Austin Avenue\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States CATEGORIES:2023 Exhibits,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Marking-History-Facebook-Cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230513T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230513T120000 DTSTAMP:20230105T155853Z CREATED:20230105T155828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T155853Z UID:878-1683968400-1683979200@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Gault Site Tour 05/13/2023 DESCRIPTION:January Salon: Debbie Shepherd on What's Your Town's Story? \n \n \n \n Join educator Debbie Shepherd\, whose 40-year career in Texas schools has shaped generations of learners\, as she explores the profound impact of uncovering and uplifting local history. A graduate of Trinity University with an MEd from Texas State University\, Debbie has served as a teacher\, literacy coach\, reading interventionist\, and dyslexia specialist. She co-founded Meridian World School\, an IB charter school\, and Delegates Beyond Borders\, an initiative supporting Model UN programs across Texas and abroad. She now prepares future educators at Southwestern University\, where she continues her lifelong mission of empowering students to find their voices through writing\, poetry\, and meaningful engagement with literature. In this presentation\, Debbie draws on James Loewen’s reminder that “all history is local” to examine how national movements—particularly school desegregation—were lived out in our own communities. Williamson County’s journey from segregated to integrated schools occurred within living memory\, guided by courageous individuals who were the first students of color to step into previously all-white classrooms. Their stories\, often untold\, offer powerful lessons about resilience\, community values\, and the ongoing work of understanding our past. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gault-site-tour-05-13-2023/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Gault-site-e1690060906162.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230510T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230510T193000 DTSTAMP:20230224T204015Z CREATED:20230224T201628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T204015Z UID:1090-1683743400-1683747000@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:The Salon at Wildfire DESCRIPTION:January Salon: Debbie Shepherd on What's Your Town's Story? \n \n \n \n Join educator Debbie Shepherd\, whose 40-year career in Texas schools has shaped generations of learners\, as she explores the profound impact of uncovering and uplifting local history. A graduate of Trinity University with an MEd from Texas State University\, Debbie has served as a teacher\, literacy coach\, reading interventionist\, and dyslexia specialist. She co-founded Meridian World School\, an IB charter school\, and Delegates Beyond Borders\, an initiative supporting Model UN programs across Texas and abroad. She now prepares future educators at Southwestern University\, where she continues her lifelong mission of empowering students to find their voices through writing\, poetry\, and meaningful engagement with literature. In this presentation\, Debbie draws on James Loewen’s reminder that “all history is local” to examine how national movements—particularly school desegregation—were lived out in our own communities. Williamson County’s journey from segregated to integrated schools occurred within living memory\, guided by courageous individuals who were the first students of color to step into previously all-white classrooms. Their stories\, often untold\, offer powerful lessons about resilience\, community values\, and the ongoing work of understanding our past. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/the-salon-05-10-2023/ 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:20230506T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230506T150000 DTSTAMP:20230316T144521Z CREATED:20221213T204635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T144521Z UID:777-1683367200-1683385200@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:17th Annual Pioneer Days DESCRIPTION:January Salon: Debbie Shepherd on What's Your Town's Story? \n \n \n \n Join educator Debbie Shepherd\, whose 40-year career in Texas schools has shaped generations of learners\, as she explores the profound impact of uncovering and uplifting local history. A graduate of Trinity University with an MEd from Texas State University\, Debbie has served as a teacher\, literacy coach\, reading interventionist\, and dyslexia specialist. She co-founded Meridian World School\, an IB charter school\, and Delegates Beyond Borders\, an initiative supporting Model UN programs across Texas and abroad. She now prepares future educators at Southwestern University\, where she continues her lifelong mission of empowering students to find their voices through writing\, poetry\, and meaningful engagement with literature. In this presentation\, Debbie draws on James Loewen’s reminder that “all history is local” to examine how national movements—particularly school desegregation—were lived out in our own communities. Williamson County’s journey from segregated to integrated schools occurred within living memory\, guided by courageous individuals who were the first students of color to step into previously all-white classrooms. Their stories\, often untold\, offer powerful lessons about resilience\, community values\, and the ongoing work of understanding our past. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/17th-annual-pioneer-days/ 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/2022/12/Pioneer-Day-2023-Flyer-Facebook-Cover2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230505T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230505T200000 DTSTAMP:20230331T165115Z CREATED:20230331T164717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T165115Z UID:1545-1683309600-1683316800@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Chuckwagon Dinner DESCRIPTION:January Salon: Debbie Shepherd on What's Your Town's Story? \n \n \n \n Join educator Debbie Shepherd\, whose 40-year career in Texas schools has shaped generations of learners\, as she explores the profound impact of uncovering and uplifting local history. A graduate of Trinity University with an MEd from Texas State University\, Debbie has served as a teacher\, literacy coach\, reading interventionist\, and dyslexia specialist. She co-founded Meridian World School\, an IB charter school\, and Delegates Beyond Borders\, an initiative supporting Model UN programs across Texas and abroad. She now prepares future educators at Southwestern University\, where she continues her lifelong mission of empowering students to find their voices through writing\, poetry\, and meaningful engagement with literature. In this presentation\, Debbie draws on James Loewen’s reminder that “all history is local” to examine how national movements—particularly school desegregation—were lived out in our own communities. Williamson County’s journey from segregated to integrated schools occurred within living memory\, guided by courageous individuals who were the first students of color to step into previously all-white classrooms. Their stories\, often untold\, offer powerful lessons about resilience\, community values\, and the ongoing work of understanding our past. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/1545/ 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/2023/03/Chuckwagon-Dinner-2023-Facebook-Cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230412T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230412T193000 DTSTAMP:20230224T204847Z CREATED:20230203T225853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T204847Z UID:948-1681324200-1681327800@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:The Salon at The Williamson Museum DESCRIPTION:January Salon: Debbie Shepherd on What's Your Town's Story? \n \n \n \n Join educator Debbie Shepherd\, whose 40-year career in Texas schools has shaped generations of learners\, as she explores the profound impact of uncovering and uplifting local history. A graduate of Trinity University with an MEd from Texas State University\, Debbie has served as a teacher\, literacy coach\, reading interventionist\, and dyslexia specialist. She co-founded Meridian World School\, an IB charter school\, and Delegates Beyond Borders\, an initiative supporting Model UN programs across Texas and abroad. She now prepares future educators at Southwestern University\, where she continues her lifelong mission of empowering students to find their voices through writing\, poetry\, and meaningful engagement with literature. In this presentation\, Debbie draws on James Loewen’s reminder that “all history is local” to examine how national movements—particularly school desegregation—were lived out in our own communities. Williamson County’s journey from segregated to integrated schools occurred within living memory\, guided by courageous individuals who were the first students of color to step into previously all-white classrooms. Their stories\, often untold\, offer powerful lessons about resilience\, community values\, and the ongoing work of understanding our past. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/the-salon-04-12-2023/ LOCATION:The Williamson Museum\, 716 S. Austin Avenue\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States 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:20230303T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230303T210000 DTSTAMP:20230401T185252Z CREATED:20221214T181043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230401T185252Z UID:794-1677873600-1677877200@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:First Friday Ghost Tours DESCRIPTION:January Salon: Debbie Shepherd on What's Your Town's Story? \n \n \n \n Join educator Debbie Shepherd\, whose 40-year career in Texas schools has shaped generations of learners\, as she explores the profound impact of uncovering and uplifting local history. A graduate of Trinity University with an MEd from Texas State University\, Debbie has served as a teacher\, literacy coach\, reading interventionist\, and dyslexia specialist. She co-founded Meridian World School\, an IB charter school\, and Delegates Beyond Borders\, an initiative supporting Model UN programs across Texas and abroad. She now prepares future educators at Southwestern University\, where she continues her lifelong mission of empowering students to find their voices through writing\, poetry\, and meaningful engagement with literature. In this presentation\, Debbie draws on James Loewen’s reminder that “all history is local” to examine how national movements—particularly school desegregation—were lived out in our own communities. Williamson County’s journey from segregated to integrated schools occurred within living memory\, guided by courageous individuals who were the first students of color to step into previously all-white classrooms. Their stories\, often untold\, offer powerful lessons about resilience\, community values\, and the ongoing work of understanding our past. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/first-friday-ghost-tours/ 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/2022/08/Ghost-Tours-2022-791x1024-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230318T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230318T160000 DTSTAMP:20230316T141743Z CREATED:20230216T172517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T141743Z UID:1069-1679133600-1679155200@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Georgetown Texas Photography Festival DESCRIPTION:January Salon: Debbie Shepherd on What's Your Town's Story? \n \n \n \n Join educator Debbie Shepherd\, whose 40-year career in Texas schools has shaped generations of learners\, as she explores the profound impact of uncovering and uplifting local history. A graduate of Trinity University with an MEd from Texas State University\, Debbie has served as a teacher\, literacy coach\, reading interventionist\, and dyslexia specialist. She co-founded Meridian World School\, an IB charter school\, and Delegates Beyond Borders\, an initiative supporting Model UN programs across Texas and abroad. She now prepares future educators at Southwestern University\, where she continues her lifelong mission of empowering students to find their voices through writing\, poetry\, and meaningful engagement with literature. In this presentation\, Debbie draws on James Loewen’s reminder that “all history is local” to examine how national movements—particularly school desegregation—were lived out in our own communities. Williamson County’s journey from segregated to integrated schools occurred within living memory\, guided by courageous individuals who were the first students of color to step into previously all-white classrooms. Their stories\, often untold\, offer powerful lessons about resilience\, community values\, and the ongoing work of understanding our past. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/georgetown-photography-festival/ 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/2023/02/Untitled-design2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230318T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230318T120000 DTSTAMP:20230105T153401Z CREATED:20230105T153401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T153401Z UID:876-1679130000-1679140800@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Gault Site Tour 03/18/2023 DESCRIPTION:January Salon: Debbie Shepherd on What's Your Town's Story? \n \n \n \n Join educator Debbie Shepherd\, whose 40-year career in Texas schools has shaped generations of learners\, as she explores the profound impact of uncovering and uplifting local history. A graduate of Trinity University with an MEd from Texas State University\, Debbie has served as a teacher\, literacy coach\, reading interventionist\, and dyslexia specialist. She co-founded Meridian World School\, an IB charter school\, and Delegates Beyond Borders\, an initiative supporting Model UN programs across Texas and abroad. She now prepares future educators at Southwestern University\, where she continues her lifelong mission of empowering students to find their voices through writing\, poetry\, and meaningful engagement with literature. In this presentation\, Debbie draws on James Loewen’s reminder that “all history is local” to examine how national movements—particularly school desegregation—were lived out in our own communities. Williamson County’s journey from segregated to integrated schools occurred within living memory\, guided by courageous individuals who were the first students of color to step into previously all-white classrooms. Their stories\, often untold\, offer powerful lessons about resilience\, community values\, and the ongoing work of understanding our past. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gault-site-tour-03-18-2023/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Gault-site-e1690060906162.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230314T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230317T120000 DTSTAMP:20230214T232753Z CREATED:20230214T232535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T232753Z UID:1057-1678784400-1679054400@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Half Day History Spring Break Camp DESCRIPTION:January Salon: Debbie Shepherd on What's Your Town's Story? \n \n \n \n Join educator Debbie Shepherd\, whose 40-year career in Texas schools has shaped generations of learners\, as she explores the profound impact of uncovering and uplifting local history. A graduate of Trinity University with an MEd from Texas State University\, Debbie has served as a teacher\, literacy coach\, reading interventionist\, and dyslexia specialist. She co-founded Meridian World School\, an IB charter school\, and Delegates Beyond Borders\, an initiative supporting Model UN programs across Texas and abroad. She now prepares future educators at Southwestern University\, where she continues her lifelong mission of empowering students to find their voices through writing\, poetry\, and meaningful engagement with literature. In this presentation\, Debbie draws on James Loewen’s reminder that “all history is local” to examine how national movements—particularly school desegregation—were lived out in our own communities. Williamson County’s journey from segregated to integrated schools occurred within living memory\, guided by courageous individuals who were the first students of color to step into previously all-white classrooms. Their stories\, often untold\, offer powerful lessons about resilience\, community values\, and the ongoing work of understanding our past. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/half-day-history-spring-break-camp/ 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/2023/02/Summer-Camp-Event-Poster-Simple-Facebook-Cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230313T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230313T140000 DTSTAMP:20230216T180530Z CREATED:20230216T180505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T180530Z UID:1083-1678701600-1678716000@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Happy Birthday 175th Wilco-Museum Open on Monday! DESCRIPTION:January Salon: Debbie Shepherd on What's Your Town's Story? \n \n \n \n Join educator Debbie Shepherd\, whose 40-year career in Texas schools has shaped generations of learners\, as she explores the profound impact of uncovering and uplifting local history. A graduate of Trinity University with an MEd from Texas State University\, Debbie has served as a teacher\, literacy coach\, reading interventionist\, and dyslexia specialist. She co-founded Meridian World School\, an IB charter school\, and Delegates Beyond Borders\, an initiative supporting Model UN programs across Texas and abroad. She now prepares future educators at Southwestern University\, where she continues her lifelong mission of empowering students to find their voices through writing\, poetry\, and meaningful engagement with literature. In this presentation\, Debbie draws on James Loewen’s reminder that “all history is local” to examine how national movements—particularly school desegregation—were lived out in our own communities. Williamson County’s journey from segregated to integrated schools occurred within living memory\, guided by courageous individuals who were the first students of color to step into previously all-white classrooms. Their stories\, often untold\, offer powerful lessons about resilience\, community values\, and the ongoing work of understanding our past. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/happy-birthday-175th-wilco/ 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/2023/02/Red-Greetings-Trivia-July-Birthday-Facebook-Cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230310T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230311T160000 DTSTAMP:20230216T175924Z CREATED:20230216T175924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T175924Z UID:1081-1678456800-1678550400@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Williamson County "Still Making History" as It Celebrates 175th Birthday DESCRIPTION:January Salon: Debbie Shepherd on What's Your Town's Story? \n \n \n \n Join educator Debbie Shepherd\, whose 40-year career in Texas schools has shaped generations of learners\, as she explores the profound impact of uncovering and uplifting local history. A graduate of Trinity University with an MEd from Texas State University\, Debbie has served as a teacher\, literacy coach\, reading interventionist\, and dyslexia specialist. She co-founded Meridian World School\, an IB charter school\, and Delegates Beyond Borders\, an initiative supporting Model UN programs across Texas and abroad. She now prepares future educators at Southwestern University\, where she continues her lifelong mission of empowering students to find their voices through writing\, poetry\, and meaningful engagement with literature. In this presentation\, Debbie draws on James Loewen’s reminder that “all history is local” to examine how national movements—particularly school desegregation—were lived out in our own communities. Williamson County’s journey from segregated to integrated schools occurred within living memory\, guided by courageous individuals who were the first students of color to step into previously all-white classrooms. Their stories\, often untold\, offer powerful lessons about resilience\, community values\, and the ongoing work of understanding our past. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/williamson-county-still-making-history-as-it-celebrates-175th-birthday/ 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/2023/02/Wilco_175_logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230310T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230310T200000 DTSTAMP:20230208T194732Z CREATED:20230208T194730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T194732Z UID:1049-1678456800-1678478400@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Still Making History: 175th County Anniversary Celebrations DESCRIPTION:January Salon: Debbie Shepherd on What's Your Town's Story? \n \n \n \n Join educator Debbie Shepherd\, whose 40-year career in Texas schools has shaped generations of learners\, as she explores the profound impact of uncovering and uplifting local history. A graduate of Trinity University with an MEd from Texas State University\, Debbie has served as a teacher\, literacy coach\, reading interventionist\, and dyslexia specialist. She co-founded Meridian World School\, an IB charter school\, and Delegates Beyond Borders\, an initiative supporting Model UN programs across Texas and abroad. She now prepares future educators at Southwestern University\, where she continues her lifelong mission of empowering students to find their voices through writing\, poetry\, and meaningful engagement with literature. In this presentation\, Debbie draws on James Loewen’s reminder that “all history is local” to examine how national movements—particularly school desegregation—were lived out in our own communities. Williamson County’s journey from segregated to integrated schools occurred within living memory\, guided by courageous individuals who were the first students of color to step into previously all-white classrooms. Their stories\, often untold\, offer powerful lessons about resilience\, community values\, and the ongoing work of understanding our past. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/still-making-history-175th-county-anniversary-celebrations/ LOCATION:The Georgetown Square\, Georgetown\, 78626\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Wilco_175_logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230310T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230310T200000 DTSTAMP:20230208T194732Z CREATED:20230208T194730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T194732Z UID:1049-1678456800-1678478400@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Still Making History: 175th County Anniversary Celebrations DESCRIPTION:January Salon: Debbie Shepherd on What's Your Town's Story? \n \n \n \n Join educator Debbie Shepherd\, whose 40-year career in Texas schools has shaped generations of learners\, as she explores the profound impact of uncovering and uplifting local history. A graduate of Trinity University with an MEd from Texas State University\, Debbie has served as a teacher\, literacy coach\, reading interventionist\, and dyslexia specialist. She co-founded Meridian World School\, an IB charter school\, and Delegates Beyond Borders\, an initiative supporting Model UN programs across Texas and abroad. She now prepares future educators at Southwestern University\, where she continues her lifelong mission of empowering students to find their voices through writing\, poetry\, and meaningful engagement with literature. In this presentation\, Debbie draws on James Loewen’s reminder that “all history is local” to examine how national movements—particularly school desegregation—were lived out in our own communities. Williamson County’s journey from segregated to integrated schools occurred within living memory\, guided by courageous individuals who were the first students of color to step into previously all-white classrooms. Their stories\, often untold\, offer powerful lessons about resilience\, community values\, and the ongoing work of understanding our past. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/still-making-history-175th-county-anniversary-celebrations/ LOCATION:The Georgetown Square\, Georgetown\, 78626\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Wilco_175_logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230308T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230308T193000 DTSTAMP:20230204T183842Z CREATED:20230114T172746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230204T183842Z UID:946-1678300200-1678303800@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:The Salon at Wildfire DESCRIPTION:January Salon: Debbie Shepherd on What's Your Town's Story? \n \n \n \n Join educator Debbie Shepherd\, whose 40-year career in Texas schools has shaped generations of learners\, as she explores the profound impact of uncovering and uplifting local history. A graduate of Trinity University with an MEd from Texas State University\, Debbie has served as a teacher\, literacy coach\, reading interventionist\, and dyslexia specialist. She co-founded Meridian World School\, an IB charter school\, and Delegates Beyond Borders\, an initiative supporting Model UN programs across Texas and abroad. She now prepares future educators at Southwestern University\, where she continues her lifelong mission of empowering students to find their voices through writing\, poetry\, and meaningful engagement with literature. In this presentation\, Debbie draws on James Loewen’s reminder that “all history is local” to examine how national movements—particularly school desegregation—were lived out in our own communities. Williamson County’s journey from segregated to integrated schools occurred within living memory\, guided by courageous individuals who were the first students of color to step into previously all-white classrooms. Their stories\, often untold\, offer powerful lessons about resilience\, community values\, and the ongoing work of understanding our past. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/the-salon-03-08-2023/ 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:20230304T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230304T210000 DTSTAMP:20230117T174637Z CREATED:20230117T174626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T174637Z UID:1023-1677949200-1677963600@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:13th Annual Georgetown Swirl DESCRIPTION:January Salon: Debbie Shepherd on What's Your Town's Story? \n \n \n \n Join educator Debbie Shepherd\, whose 40-year career in Texas schools has shaped generations of learners\, as she explores the profound impact of uncovering and uplifting local history. A graduate of Trinity University with an MEd from Texas State University\, Debbie has served as a teacher\, literacy coach\, reading interventionist\, and dyslexia specialist. She co-founded Meridian World School\, an IB charter school\, and Delegates Beyond Borders\, an initiative supporting Model UN programs across Texas and abroad. She now prepares future educators at Southwestern University\, where she continues her lifelong mission of empowering students to find their voices through writing\, poetry\, and meaningful engagement with literature. In this presentation\, Debbie draws on James Loewen’s reminder that “all history is local” to examine how national movements—particularly school desegregation—were lived out in our own communities. Williamson County’s journey from segregated to integrated schools occurred within living memory\, guided by courageous individuals who were the first students of color to step into previously all-white classrooms. Their stories\, often untold\, offer powerful lessons about resilience\, community values\, and the ongoing work of understanding our past. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/georgetown-swirl/ 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/2023/01/Untitled-design1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230304T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230304T120000 DTSTAMP:20230105T153500Z CREATED:20230105T153220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T153500Z UID:874-1677920400-1677931200@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Gault Site Tour 03/04/2023 DESCRIPTION:January Salon: Debbie Shepherd on What's Your Town's Story? \n \n \n \n Join educator Debbie Shepherd\, whose 40-year career in Texas schools has shaped generations of learners\, as she explores the profound impact of uncovering and uplifting local history. A graduate of Trinity University with an MEd from Texas State University\, Debbie has served as a teacher\, literacy coach\, reading interventionist\, and dyslexia specialist. She co-founded Meridian World School\, an IB charter school\, and Delegates Beyond Borders\, an initiative supporting Model UN programs across Texas and abroad. She now prepares future educators at Southwestern University\, where she continues her lifelong mission of empowering students to find their voices through writing\, poetry\, and meaningful engagement with literature. In this presentation\, Debbie draws on James Loewen’s reminder that “all history is local” to examine how national movements—particularly school desegregation—were lived out in our own communities. Williamson County’s journey from segregated to integrated schools occurred within living memory\, guided by courageous individuals who were the first students of color to step into previously all-white classrooms. Their stories\, often untold\, offer powerful lessons about resilience\, community values\, and the ongoing work of understanding our past. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gault-site-tour-03-04-2023/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Gault-site-e1690060906162.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230303T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230303T210000 DTSTAMP:20230401T185252Z CREATED:20221214T181043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230401T185252Z UID:794-1677873600-1677877200@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:First Friday Ghost Tours DESCRIPTION:January Salon: Debbie Shepherd on What's Your Town's Story? \n \n \n \n Join educator Debbie Shepherd\, whose 40-year career in Texas schools has shaped generations of learners\, as she explores the profound impact of uncovering and uplifting local history. A graduate of Trinity University with an MEd from Texas State University\, Debbie has served as a teacher\, literacy coach\, reading interventionist\, and dyslexia specialist. She co-founded Meridian World School\, an IB charter school\, and Delegates Beyond Borders\, an initiative supporting Model UN programs across Texas and abroad. She now prepares future educators at Southwestern University\, where she continues her lifelong mission of empowering students to find their voices through writing\, poetry\, and meaningful engagement with literature. In this presentation\, Debbie draws on James Loewen’s reminder that “all history is local” to examine how national movements—particularly school desegregation—were lived out in our own communities. Williamson County’s journey from segregated to integrated schools occurred within living memory\, guided by courageous individuals who were the first students of color to step into previously all-white classrooms. Their stories\, often untold\, offer powerful lessons about resilience\, community values\, and the ongoing work of understanding our past. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/first-friday-ghost-tours/ 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/2022/08/Ghost-Tours-2022-791x1024-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230225T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230225T210000 DTSTAMP:20230225T211131Z CREATED:20221214T222526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230225T211131Z UID:853-1677348000-1677358800@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:* SOLD OUT* Night at The Museum: Wilco Birthday Bash DESCRIPTION:January Salon: Debbie Shepherd on What's Your Town's Story? \n \n \n \n Join educator Debbie Shepherd\, whose 40-year career in Texas schools has shaped generations of learners\, as she explores the profound impact of uncovering and uplifting local history. A graduate of Trinity University with an MEd from Texas State University\, Debbie has served as a teacher\, literacy coach\, reading interventionist\, and dyslexia specialist. She co-founded Meridian World School\, an IB charter school\, and Delegates Beyond Borders\, an initiative supporting Model UN programs across Texas and abroad. She now prepares future educators at Southwestern University\, where she continues her lifelong mission of empowering students to find their voices through writing\, poetry\, and meaningful engagement with literature. In this presentation\, Debbie draws on James Loewen’s reminder that “all history is local” to examine how national movements—particularly school desegregation—were lived out in our own communities. Williamson County’s journey from segregated to integrated schools occurred within living memory\, guided by courageous individuals who were the first students of color to step into previously all-white classrooms. Their stories\, often untold\, offer powerful lessons about resilience\, community values\, and the ongoing work of understanding our past. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/night-at-the-museum-wilco-birthday-bash/ 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/2022/12/Night-Birthday-Flyer-Instagram-Post-Square1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230223T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230223T200000 DTSTAMP:20230113T185320Z CREATED:20230113T184257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T185320Z UID:899-1677178800-1677182400@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:A Toast to Our Past: Recognize\, Remember and Learn DESCRIPTION:January Salon: Debbie Shepherd on What's Your Town's Story? \n \n \n \n Join educator Debbie Shepherd\, whose 40-year career in Texas schools has shaped generations of learners\, as she explores the profound impact of uncovering and uplifting local history. A graduate of Trinity University with an MEd from Texas State University\, Debbie has served as a teacher\, literacy coach\, reading interventionist\, and dyslexia specialist. She co-founded Meridian World School\, an IB charter school\, and Delegates Beyond Borders\, an initiative supporting Model UN programs across Texas and abroad. She now prepares future educators at Southwestern University\, where she continues her lifelong mission of empowering students to find their voices through writing\, poetry\, and meaningful engagement with literature. In this presentation\, Debbie draws on James Loewen’s reminder that “all history is local” to examine how national movements—particularly school desegregation—were lived out in our own communities. Williamson County’s journey from segregated to integrated schools occurred within living memory\, guided by courageous individuals who were the first students of color to step into previously all-white classrooms. Their stories\, often untold\, offer powerful lessons about resilience\, community values\, and the ongoing work of understanding our past. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/a-toast-to-our-past-recognize-remember-and-learn/ LOCATION:Historic Williamson County Courthouse\, 710 South Main Street\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/A-Toast-ro-Our-Past-Facebook-Cover.png ORGANIZER;CN="Williamson County Historical Commission":MAILTO:wilcohc@wilcohistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230210T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230210T203000 DTSTAMP:20221214T223040Z CREATED:20221214T212942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T223040Z UID:842-1676052000-1676061000@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Crafting with Cocktails: Vintage Valentines DESCRIPTION:January Salon: Debbie Shepherd on What's Your Town's Story? \n \n \n \n Join educator Debbie Shepherd\, whose 40-year career in Texas schools has shaped generations of learners\, as she explores the profound impact of uncovering and uplifting local history. A graduate of Trinity University with an MEd from Texas State University\, Debbie has served as a teacher\, literacy coach\, reading interventionist\, and dyslexia specialist. She co-founded Meridian World School\, an IB charter school\, and Delegates Beyond Borders\, an initiative supporting Model UN programs across Texas and abroad. She now prepares future educators at Southwestern University\, where she continues her lifelong mission of empowering students to find their voices through writing\, poetry\, and meaningful engagement with literature. In this presentation\, Debbie draws on James Loewen’s reminder that “all history is local” to examine how national movements—particularly school desegregation—were lived out in our own communities. Williamson County’s journey from segregated to integrated schools occurred within living memory\, guided by courageous individuals who were the first students of color to step into previously all-white classrooms. Their stories\, often untold\, offer powerful lessons about resilience\, community values\, and the ongoing work of understanding our past. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/crafting-with-cocktails-vintage-valentines/ 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/2022/12/Crafting-with-Cocktails-Flyer-Facebook-Cover2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T193000 DTSTAMP:20230204T183620Z CREATED:20230113T220759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230204T183620Z UID:917-1675881000-1675884600@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:The Salon at Wildfire DESCRIPTION:January Salon: Debbie Shepherd on What's Your Town's Story? \n \n \n \n Join educator Debbie Shepherd\, whose 40-year career in Texas schools has shaped generations of learners\, as she explores the profound impact of uncovering and uplifting local history. A graduate of Trinity University with an MEd from Texas State University\, Debbie has served as a teacher\, literacy coach\, reading interventionist\, and dyslexia specialist. She co-founded Meridian World School\, an IB charter school\, and Delegates Beyond Borders\, an initiative supporting Model UN programs across Texas and abroad. She now prepares future educators at Southwestern University\, where she continues her lifelong mission of empowering students to find their voices through writing\, poetry\, and meaningful engagement with literature. In this presentation\, Debbie draws on James Loewen’s reminder that “all history is local” to examine how national movements—particularly school desegregation—were lived out in our own communities. Williamson County’s journey from segregated to integrated schools occurred within living memory\, guided by courageous individuals who were the first students of color to step into previously all-white classrooms. Their stories\, often untold\, offer powerful lessons about resilience\, community values\, and the ongoing work of understanding our past. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/the-salon-02-08-2023/ 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:20230111T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230111T193000 DTSTAMP:20230105T211402Z CREATED:20221117T212325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T211402Z UID:733-1673461800-1673465400@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:The Salon DESCRIPTION:January Salon: Debbie Shepherd on What's Your Town's Story? \n \n \n \n Join educator Debbie Shepherd\, whose 40-year career in Texas schools has shaped generations of learners\, as she explores the profound impact of uncovering and uplifting local history. A graduate of Trinity University with an MEd from Texas State University\, Debbie has served as a teacher\, literacy coach\, reading interventionist\, and dyslexia specialist. She co-founded Meridian World School\, an IB charter school\, and Delegates Beyond Borders\, an initiative supporting Model UN programs across Texas and abroad. She now prepares future educators at Southwestern University\, where she continues her lifelong mission of empowering students to find their voices through writing\, poetry\, and meaningful engagement with literature. In this presentation\, Debbie draws on James Loewen’s reminder that “all history is local” to examine how national movements—particularly school desegregation—were lived out in our own communities. Williamson County’s journey from segregated to integrated schools occurred within living memory\, guided by courageous individuals who were the first students of color to step into previously all-white classrooms. Their stories\, often untold\, offer powerful lessons about resilience\, community values\, and the ongoing work of understanding our past. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/the-salon-january-2023/ LOCATION:Wildfire\, 812 S Austin Ave\, Georgetown\, 78626 CATEGORIES:Events,Salons END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221219 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230104 DTSTAMP:20221213T203622Z CREATED:20221213T202857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T203622Z UID:774-1671408000-1672790399@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Museum Closed For Holidays DESCRIPTION:January Salon: Debbie Shepherd on What's Your Town's Story? \n \n \n \n Join educator Debbie Shepherd\, whose 40-year career in Texas schools has shaped generations of learners\, as she explores the profound impact of uncovering and uplifting local history. A graduate of Trinity University with an MEd from Texas State University\, Debbie has served as a teacher\, literacy coach\, reading interventionist\, and dyslexia specialist. She co-founded Meridian World School\, an IB charter school\, and Delegates Beyond Borders\, an initiative supporting Model UN programs across Texas and abroad. She now prepares future educators at Southwestern University\, where she continues her lifelong mission of empowering students to find their voices through writing\, poetry\, and meaningful engagement with literature. In this presentation\, Debbie draws on James Loewen’s reminder that “all history is local” to examine how national movements—particularly school desegregation—were lived out in our own communities. Williamson County’s journey from segregated to integrated schools occurred within living memory\, guided by courageous individuals who were the first students of color to step into previously all-white classrooms. Their stories\, often untold\, offer powerful lessons about resilience\, community values\, and the ongoing work of understanding our past. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/museum-closed-for-holidays/ 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/2022/12/Brown-Illustrated-Christmas-Garland-Facebook-Cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221203T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221203T200000 DTSTAMP:20220912T032442Z CREATED:20220912T032442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T032442Z UID:419-1670090400-1670097600@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Cocoa with Cowboys DESCRIPTION:January Salon: Debbie Shepherd on What's Your Town's Story? \n \n \n \n Join educator Debbie Shepherd\, whose 40-year career in Texas schools has shaped generations of learners\, as she explores the profound impact of uncovering and uplifting local history. A graduate of Trinity University with an MEd from Texas State University\, Debbie has served as a teacher\, literacy coach\, reading interventionist\, and dyslexia specialist. She co-founded Meridian World School\, an IB charter school\, and Delegates Beyond Borders\, an initiative supporting Model UN programs across Texas and abroad. She now prepares future educators at Southwestern University\, where she continues her lifelong mission of empowering students to find their voices through writing\, poetry\, and meaningful engagement with literature. In this presentation\, Debbie draws on James Loewen’s reminder that “all history is local” to examine how national movements—particularly school desegregation—were lived out in our own communities. Williamson County’s journey from segregated to integrated schools occurred within living memory\, guided by courageous individuals who were the first students of color to step into previously all-white classrooms. Their stories\, often untold\, offer powerful lessons about resilience\, community values\, and the ongoing work of understanding our past. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/cocoa-with-cowboys/ 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/2022/09/Cocoa-with-cowboys-Facebook-Cover.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR