BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Williamson Museum - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Williamson Museum X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Williamson Museum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART: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:20240801T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240831T170000 DTSTAMP:20240806T210854Z CREATED:20240806T210253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T210854Z UID:3323-1722513600-1725123600@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:August Artist of the Month DESCRIPTION: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/august-artist-of-the-month/ LOCATION:The Williamson Museum\, 716 S. Austin Avenue\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/000_TTHL-logo-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240722T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240726T150000 DTSTAMP:20231206T225503Z CREATED:20231206T225416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T225503Z UID:2390-1721638800-1722006000@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Summer History Camp Week 2: 1897-1969 DESCRIPTION: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/summer-history-camp-week-2-1897-1969/ LOCATION:The Williamson Museum\, 716 S. Austin Avenue\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Summer-Camp-2024-Facebook-Cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240715T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240719T150000 DTSTAMP:20231206T225102Z CREATED:20231206T224934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T225102Z UID:2381-1721034000-1721401200@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Summer History Camp Week 1: 1783-1860 DESCRIPTION: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/summer-history-camp-week-1-1783-1860/ LOCATION:The Williamson Museum\, 716 S. Austin Avenue\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Summer-Camp-2024-Facebook-Cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T200000 DTSTAMP:20240629T205356Z CREATED:20240629T205356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240629T205356Z UID:3235-1720636200-1720641600@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY: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/salon-at-wildfire/ LOCATION:Wildfire\, 812 S Austin Ave\, Georgetown\, 78626 CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/July-Salon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240708T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240712T120000 DTSTAMP:20240627T153946Z CREATED:20240507T150820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T153946Z UID:3107-1720429200-1720785600@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Summer Explorer's Half Day Museum Camp: July 8-July 12 DESCRIPTION: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/summer-explorers-half-day-museum-camp-july-8-july-12/ LOCATION:The Williamson Museum\, 716 S. Austin Avenue\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Summer-explorers-Half-Day-Camp.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T210000 DTSTAMP:20240103T194344Z CREATED:20240103T184653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T194344Z UID:2422-1709323200-1709326800@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:First Friday Ghost Tours 2024 DESCRIPTION: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-2024/ LOCATION:The Williamson Museum\, 716 S. Austin Avenue\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/First-Friday-Ghost-Tours.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T193000 DTSTAMP:20240507T213202Z CREATED:20240507T213141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T213202Z UID:3114-1718217000-1718220600@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:The Salon at Wildfire DESCRIPTION: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-june-2024/ LOCATION:Wildfire\, 812 S Austin Ave\, Georgetown\, 78626 CATEGORIES:Salons ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/The-Salon-at-Wildfire-logo-e1725907856203.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T140000 DTSTAMP:20231201T205755Z CREATED:20231201T205619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T205755Z UID:2368-1717840800-1717855200@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:5th Annual Midsommar at Old Settler's Association DESCRIPTION: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/5th-annual-midsommar-at-old-settlers-association/ LOCATION:Old Settlers Association\, 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd\, Round Rock\, TX\, 78664 CATEGORIES:2023 Exhibits,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Midsommar-Instagram-Post-Facebook-Cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T210000 DTSTAMP:20240103T194344Z CREATED:20240103T184653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T194344Z UID:2422-1709323200-1709326800@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:First Friday Ghost Tours 2024 DESCRIPTION: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-2024/ LOCATION:The Williamson Museum\, 716 S. Austin Avenue\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/First-Friday-Ghost-Tours.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T150000 DTSTAMP:20240424T212111Z CREATED:20240424T212111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T212111Z UID:3045-1715421600-1717081200@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Historic Architecture and Downtown Walking Tour DESCRIPTION: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/historic-architecture-and-downtown-walking-tour/ LOCATION:The Williamson Museum\, 716 S. Austin Avenue\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Light-Beige-Elegant-Experimental-Art-Deco-Facebook-Cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T150000 DTSTAMP:20240424T212111Z CREATED:20240424T212111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T212111Z UID:3045-1715421600-1717081200@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Historic Architecture and Downtown Walking Tour DESCRIPTION: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/historic-architecture-and-downtown-walking-tour/ LOCATION:The Williamson Museum\, 716 S. Austin Avenue\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Light-Beige-Elegant-Experimental-Art-Deco-Facebook-Cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T120000 DTSTAMP:20240424T203352Z CREATED:20240424T203352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T203352Z UID:3042-1716026400-1716033600@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-2/ LOCATION:The Williamson Museum\, 716 S. Austin Avenue\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Marking-History-Facebook-Cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago: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:20240517T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T210000 DTSTAMP:20240220T223951Z CREATED:20240220T223400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T223951Z UID:2687-1715968800-1715979600@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Saloon Night at the Williamson Museum DESCRIPTION: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/saloon-night/ LOCATION:The Williamson Museum\, 716 S. Austin Avenue\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Youre_Invited1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T120000 DTSTAMP:20240426T181120Z CREATED:20231228T223351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T181120Z UID:2415-1705744800-1726142400@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Gault Site Tours Spring 2024 DESCRIPTION: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: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:20240511T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T150000 DTSTAMP:20240424T212111Z CREATED:20240424T212111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T212111Z UID:3045-1715421600-1717081200@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Historic Architecture and Downtown Walking Tour DESCRIPTION: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/historic-architecture-and-downtown-walking-tour/ LOCATION:The Williamson Museum\, 716 S. Austin Avenue\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Light-Beige-Elegant-Experimental-Art-Deco-Facebook-Cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T193000 DTSTAMP:20240507T202753Z CREATED:20240507T202718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T202753Z UID:3111-1715193000-1715196600@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:The Salon at Wildfire DESCRIPTION: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-may-2024-2/ LOCATION:Wildfire\, 812 S Austin Ave\, Georgetown\, 78626 CATEGORIES:Salons ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/The-Salon-at-Wildfire-logo-e1725907856203.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T150000 DTSTAMP:20240424T163452Z CREATED:20231201T211211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T163452Z UID:2374-1714816800-1714834800@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:18th Annual Pioneer Day DESCRIPTION: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/18th-annual-pioneer-day/ LOCATION:Old Settlers Association\, 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd\, Round Rock\, TX\, 78664 CATEGORIES:2023 Exhibits,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Pioneer-Day-2024-Flyer-Facebook-Cover5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T110000 DTSTAMP:20240424T164139Z CREATED:20240424T164025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T164139Z UID:3039-1714816800-1714820400@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Pioneer Day PhotoWalk Pop Up DESCRIPTION: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/pioneer-day-photowalk-pop-up/ LOCATION:Old Settlers Association\, 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd\, Round Rock\, TX\, 78664 CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Pioneer-Day-Photo-Popup-Facebook-Cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240503 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240504 DTSTAMP:20240411T214809Z CREATED:20240409T165306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T214809Z UID:2942-1714694400-1714780799@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/chuckwagon-dinner/ LOCATION:The Williamson Museum\, 716 S. Austin Avenue\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Chuckwagon-Dinner-2024-Facebook-Cover1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago: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:20240410T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240410T193000 DTSTAMP:20240312T160217Z CREATED:20240118T225745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T160217Z UID:2520-1712773800-1712777400@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:The Salon at Wildfire DESCRIPTION: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-april-2024/ LOCATION:Wildfire\, 812 S Austin Ave\, Georgetown\, 78626 CATEGORIES:Events,Salons ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/The-Salon-Template-9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240408T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240408T153000 DTSTAMP:20240327T192624Z CREATED:20240327T192624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T192624Z UID:2852-1712575800-1712590200@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Solar Eclipse Viewing Party DESCRIPTION: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/solar-eclipse-viewing-party/ LOCATION:The Williamson Museum\, 716 S. Austin Avenue\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Dark-Neutral-Epic-Dreamy-Cosmic-Astronomical-Celestial-Event-Solar-Eclipse-Flyer-Facebook-Cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago: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:20240301T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T210000 DTSTAMP:20240103T194344Z CREATED:20240103T184653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T194344Z UID:2422-1709323200-1709326800@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:First Friday Ghost Tours 2024 DESCRIPTION: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-2024/ LOCATION:The Williamson Museum\, 716 S. Austin Avenue\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/First-Friday-Ghost-Tours.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T170000 DTSTAMP:20240321T172027Z CREATED:20240321T171609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T172027Z UID:2803-1711008000-1711040400@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Bill Pickett Invitational Trail Ride DESCRIPTION: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/bill-pickett-trail-ride/ LOCATION:Chautauqua Park\, 602 Rucker St\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240319 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240320 DTSTAMP:20240309T204457Z CREATED:20240221T201510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T204457Z UID:2709-1710806400-1710892799@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:"Look Up!" Art Competition Submissions 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/look-up-art-competition-submissions/ LOCATION:The Williamson Museum\, 716 S. Austin Avenue\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Call-for-Art-April-Competition.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T120000 DTSTAMP:20240426T181120Z CREATED:20231228T223351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T181120Z UID:2415-1705744800-1726142400@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Gault Site Tours Spring 2024 DESCRIPTION: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:20240315T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240315T120000 DTSTAMP:20231201T210830Z CREATED:20231201T210801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T210830Z UID:2371-1710496800-1710504000@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Hands on History: Springtime in Wilco 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-springtime-in-wilco/ 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/2023/12/Hands-on-History-Holidays-Around-the-World1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR