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: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 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:20240214T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240214T193000 DTSTAMP:20240118T222334Z CREATED:20231209T191643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T222334Z UID:2402-1707935400-1707939000@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-at-wildfire-february-2024/ 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/2022/11/The-Salon-Template-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240209T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240209T203000 DTSTAMP:20240209T183328Z CREATED:20240103T193210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T183328Z UID:2432-1707501600-1707510600@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Crafting with Cocktails: Vintage Valentine's 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-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/2024/01/Crafting-with-Cocktails-Flyer-Facebook-Cover1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T150000 DTSTAMP:20240104T222159Z CREATED:20231218T165726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T222159Z UID:2406-1705744800-1705762800@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Pistons on the Bricks 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/pistons-on-the-bricks/ LOCATION:downtown Bartlett\, 200 E Clark St\, Bartlett\, TX\, 76511\, United States CATEGORIES:Events 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: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-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:20240110T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240110T193000 DTSTAMP:20231208T195844Z CREATED:20230922T173433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T195844Z UID:2182-1704911400-1704915000@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-at-wildfire-january-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;VALUE=DATE:20231217 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240109 DTSTAMP:20231110T224906Z CREATED:20231110T205959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T224906Z UID:2336-1702771200-1704758399@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:The Williamson Museum Closed for the 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/the-williamson-museum-closed-for-the-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/2023/11/Brown-Illustrated-Christmas-Garland-Facebook-Cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231216T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231216T140000 DTSTAMP:20231110T224647Z CREATED:20231110T224647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T224647Z UID:2342-1702720800-1702735200@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party 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/250th-anniversary-of-the-boston-tea-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/2023/11/Boston-Tea-Party-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231213T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231213T193000 DTSTAMP:20231208T202134Z CREATED:20231208T202118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T202134Z UID:2397-1702492200-1702495800@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:The Salon at The 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-at-the-museum/ 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/2022/11/The-Salon-Template-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T150000 DTSTAMP:20231110T210354Z CREATED:20231110T210354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T210354Z UID:2339-1702116000-1702134000@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Hands on History: Holidays Around The World 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/hands-on-history-holidays-around-the-world/ 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/2023/11/Hands-on-History-Holidays-Around-the-World.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231125T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231125T170000 DTSTAMP:20231110T202353Z CREATED:20231110T202353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T202353Z UID:2333-1700906400-1700931600@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Shop Small Saturday 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/shop-small-saturday-at-the-williamson-museum/ 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/2023/11/SHOP-SMALL-SATURDAY-Facebook-Cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231124T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231124T200000 DTSTAMP:20231110T201837Z CREATED:20231110T201837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T201837Z UID:2328-1700841600-1700856000@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Lighting of the Square 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/lighting-of-the-square-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/2023/11/Lighting-Facebook-Cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T120000 DTSTAMP:20230722T212233Z CREATED:20230524T201821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230722T212233Z UID:2001-1700298000-1700308800@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Gault Site Tour 11/18/2023 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-11-18-2023/ 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:20231104T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231104T180000 DTSTAMP:20230914T221734Z CREATED:20230914T221015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T221734Z UID:2165-1699110000-1699120800@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Still Making History- Cemetery Tour November 4\, 2024 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-cemetery-tour-november-4-2024/ LOCATION:IOOF Cemetery\, 1117 E 7th Street\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626 CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Museum-PG-Cemetery-Tour-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231104T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231104T120000 DTSTAMP:20230722T213303Z CREATED:20230524T201644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230722T213303Z UID:1999-1699088400-1699099200@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Gault Site Tour 11/04/2023 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-11-04-2023/ 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: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:20231028T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T213000 DTSTAMP:20230621T195346Z CREATED:20230621T183752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T195346Z UID:2104-1698519600-1698528600@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Spirits with Spirits: Happy Haunting Hour 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/spirits-with-spirits-happy-haunting-hour-2/ 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/2023/06/Spirits-with-Spirits-Facebook-Cover2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231011T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231011T193000 DTSTAMP:20230921T213813Z CREATED:20230921T213813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T213813Z UID:2179-1697049000-1697052600@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-at-wildfire-october-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:20231006T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231027T220000 DTSTAMP:20231004T181507Z CREATED:20231004T181507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T181507Z UID:2203-1696618800-1698444000@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Ghosts of the Georgetown Square: October 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/ghosts-of-the-georgetown-square-october-2023-2/ 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/2023/06/Copy-of-Ghost-Tours-Facebook-Post4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230923T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230923T210000 DTSTAMP:20230603T203521Z CREATED:20230602T172317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230603T203521Z UID:2011-1695490200-1695502800@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:The 11th annual Cattleman's Ball 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-11th-annual-cattlemans-ball/ LOCATION:Sun City Ballroom\, 2 Texas Drive\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78633\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230917T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230917T160000 DTSTAMP:20230831T174003Z CREATED:20230831T174003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T174003Z UID:2161-1694955600-1694966400@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Austin Museum Day 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/austin-museum-day-at-the-williamson-museum/ 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/2023/08/AMD-2023.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230916T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230916T120000 DTSTAMP:20230722T213321Z CREATED:20230524T201350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230722T213321Z UID:1997-1694854800-1694865600@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Gault Site Tour 09/16/2023 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-09-16-2023/ 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:20230913T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T193000 DTSTAMP:20230829T175028Z CREATED:20230422T181231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T175028Z UID:1841-1694629800-1694633400@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:The Salon at The 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-at-wildfire-09-13-2023/ 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/2023/04/The-Salon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230902T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230902T120000 DTSTAMP:20230722T213343Z CREATED:20230524T195619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230722T213343Z UID:1989-1693645200-1693656000@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Gault Site Tour 09/02/2023 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-09-02-2023/ 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: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:20230901T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230929T163000 DTSTAMP:20230829T180020Z CREATED:20230829T180020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T180020Z UID:2157-1693573200-1696005000@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Film Fridays in September: Documentary Screening & Historic Courthouse 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/film-fridays-in-september-documentary-screening-historic-courthouse-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/2023/08/100-Anni-Facebook-Cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230826T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230826T210000 DTSTAMP:20230825T211503Z CREATED:20230621T202028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T211503Z UID:2091-1693072800-1693083600@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Night at the Museum: Mystery Agency 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-mystery-agency/ 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/2023/06/NIGHT-Graphic7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230819T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230819T120000 DTSTAMP:20230722T213240Z CREATED:20230524T194230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230722T213240Z UID:1987-1692435600-1692446400@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Gault Site Tour 08/19/2023 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-08-19-2023/ 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:20230809T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230809T193000 DTSTAMP:20230408T214835Z CREATED:20230408T214835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230408T214835Z UID:1617-1691605800-1691609400@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-09-09-2023/ 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: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:20230804T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230804T203000 DTSTAMP:20230707T231440Z CREATED:20230621T173255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T231440Z UID:2086-1691172000-1691181000@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Crafting with Cocktails: Instant Art 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-instant-art/ 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/2023/06/Yellow-Orange-Illustrated-Summer-Party-Facebook-Event-Cover3.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR