BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Williamson Museum - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Williamson Museum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T183000 DTSTAMP:20260609T062401 CREATED:20260404T205132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T205433Z UID:4903-1776965400-1776969000@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:April Evening 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/april-evening-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/2026/04/April-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T200000 DTSTAMP:20260609T062401 CREATED:20260328T202350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T203208Z UID:4856-1776967200-1776974400@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Millennial History Club April 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/millennial-history-club-april/ 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/2026/01/Pink-and-Neon-Y2K-Typography-Beauty-Store-Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T062401 CREATED:20260415T145902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T145936Z UID:4935-1777291200-1777294800@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Georgetown's Chautauqua and Westside's Wonderful Community Education 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/lunch-learn-georgetowns-chautauqua-and-westsides-wonderful-community-education/ LOCATION:Paulett Taylor Legacy Room at Carver Center for Families\, 1200 W 17th St\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/chautauqua-walk-invite-April-2026-final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260429 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531 DTSTAMP:20260609T062401 CREATED:20260228T182641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T185254Z UID:4818-1777420800-1780185599@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Artist of the Month: David Cook Photography DESCRIPTION:January Salon: Debbie Shepherd on What's Your Town's Story? \n \n \n \n Join educator Debbie Shepherd\, whose 40-year career in Texas schools has shaped generations of learners\, as she explores the profound impact of uncovering and uplifting local history. A graduate of Trinity University with an MEd from Texas State University\, Debbie has served as a teacher\, literacy coach\, reading interventionist\, and dyslexia specialist. She co-founded Meridian World School\, an IB charter school\, and Delegates Beyond Borders\, an initiative supporting Model UN programs across Texas and abroad. She now prepares future educators at Southwestern University\, where she continues her lifelong mission of empowering students to find their voices through writing\, poetry\, and meaningful engagement with literature. In this presentation\, Debbie draws on James Loewen’s reminder that “all history is local” to examine how national movements—particularly school desegregation—were lived out in our own communities. Williamson County’s journey from segregated to integrated schools occurred within living memory\, guided by courageous individuals who were the first students of color to step into previously all-white classrooms. Their stories\, often untold\, offer powerful lessons about resilience\, community values\, and the ongoing work of understanding our past. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/artist-of-the-month-david-cook-photography/ 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/2026/02/May-2026-David-Cook-Photography.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T200000 DTSTAMP:20260609T062401 CREATED:20260312T190749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T190902Z UID:4837-1777658400-1777665600@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-2/ 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/2026/03/Chuckwagon-Dinner-2024-Facebook-Cover2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T150000 DTSTAMP:20260609T062401 CREATED:20250814T193951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T175037Z UID:4363-1777716000-1777734000@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:20th Annual Pioneer Day 2026 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/20th-annual-pioneer-day-2025/ 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/2025/08/Pioneer-Day-2024-Flyer-Facebook-Cover-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T200000 DTSTAMP:20260609T062401 CREATED:20260424T175348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T175853Z UID:4965-1778263200-1778270400@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Artist Reception: David Cook DESCRIPTION:January Salon: Debbie Shepherd on What's Your Town's Story? \n \n \n \n Join educator Debbie Shepherd\, whose 40-year career in Texas schools has shaped generations of learners\, as she explores the profound impact of uncovering and uplifting local history. A graduate of Trinity University with an MEd from Texas State University\, Debbie has served as a teacher\, literacy coach\, reading interventionist\, and dyslexia specialist. She co-founded Meridian World School\, an IB charter school\, and Delegates Beyond Borders\, an initiative supporting Model UN programs across Texas and abroad. She now prepares future educators at Southwestern University\, where she continues her lifelong mission of empowering students to find their voices through writing\, poetry\, and meaningful engagement with literature. In this presentation\, Debbie draws on James Loewen’s reminder that “all history is local” to examine how national movements—particularly school desegregation—were lived out in our own communities. Williamson County’s journey from segregated to integrated schools occurred within living memory\, guided by courageous individuals who were the first students of color to step into previously all-white classrooms. Their stories\, often untold\, offer powerful lessons about resilience\, community values\, and the ongoing work of understanding our past. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/artist-reception-david-cook/ 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/2026/04/Frames-of-Purpose-October-1-31-2025-Artist-Reception-on-Friday-October-3-630-800-PM-Featuring-women-photographers-throughout-the-State-of-Texas.-Exhibition-curated-by-Linda-Nickell.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T000000 DTSTAMP:20260609T062401 CREATED:20260509T142024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T140625Z UID:4987-1778284800-1778284800@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:May Salon: Chris Woolsy (aka ChrisRestores) on Tricked Into Learning: An Engaging Effort 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/may-salon-chris-woolsy-aka-chrisrestores-on-tricked-into-learning-an-engaging-effort/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Salon.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T110000 DTSTAMP:20260609T062401 CREATED:20260408T174809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T175133Z UID:4909-1778320800-1778324400@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Preservation Month Walking 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/preservation-month-walking-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/2026/04/May-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T140000 DTSTAMP:20260609T062401 CREATED:20260507T170114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T170326Z UID:4975-1778320800-1778335200@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Tex Avery's Toon Town Looney Lab 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/tex-averys-toon-town-looney-lab/ 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/2026/05/Toon-Town-Looney-Lab-1920-x-1080-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T120000 DTSTAMP:20260609T062401 CREATED:20260408T211827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T220514Z UID:4928-1778925600-1778932800@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Marking History 2026 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-2026/ LOCATION:The Georgetown Square\, Georgetown\, 78626\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Marking-History-Facebook-Cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T110000 DTSTAMP:20260609T062401 CREATED:20260408T175256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T164720Z UID:4915-1779530400-1779534000@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Preservation Month Walking 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/preservation-month-walking-tours-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/2026/04/May-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T140000 DTSTAMP:20260609T062401 CREATED:20260507T170417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T170534Z UID:4981-1779530400-1779544800@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Tex Avery's Toon Town Looney Lab 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/tex-averys-toon-town-looney-lab-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/2026/05/Toon-Town-Looney-Lab-1920-x-1080-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T183000 DTSTAMP:20260609T062401 CREATED:20260408T175810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T164614Z UID:4924-1779989400-1779993000@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Preservation Month Walking 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/preservation-month-walking-tours-4/ 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/2026/04/May-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T200000 DTSTAMP:20260609T062401 CREATED:20260328T202742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T203339Z UID:4862-1779991200-1779998400@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Millennial History Club May 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/millennial-history-club-may/ 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/2026/01/Pink-and-Neon-Y2K-Typography-Beauty-Store-Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T110000 DTSTAMP:20260609T062401 CREATED:20260408T175524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T174831Z UID:4920-1780135200-1780138800@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Preservation Month Walking 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/preservation-month-walking-tours-3/ 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/2026/04/May-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T110000 DTSTAMP:20260609T062401 CREATED:20260516T133804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T134144Z UID:5041-1780135200-1780138800@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Storytime with Jordan Patterson 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/storytime-with-jordan-patterson/ 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/2026/05/Storytime-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260602 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701 DTSTAMP:20260609T062401 CREATED:20260522T151337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T151449Z UID:5051-1780358400-1782863999@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Artist of the Month: Sung Cha Books DESCRIPTION:January Salon: Debbie Shepherd on What's Your Town's Story? \n \n \n \n Join educator Debbie Shepherd\, whose 40-year career in Texas schools has shaped generations of learners\, as she explores the profound impact of uncovering and uplifting local history. A graduate of Trinity University with an MEd from Texas State University\, Debbie has served as a teacher\, literacy coach\, reading interventionist\, and dyslexia specialist. She co-founded Meridian World School\, an IB charter school\, and Delegates Beyond Borders\, an initiative supporting Model UN programs across Texas and abroad. She now prepares future educators at Southwestern University\, where she continues her lifelong mission of empowering students to find their voices through writing\, poetry\, and meaningful engagement with literature. In this presentation\, Debbie draws on James Loewen’s reminder that “all history is local” to examine how national movements—particularly school desegregation—were lived out in our own communities. Williamson County’s journey from segregated to integrated schools occurred within living memory\, guided by courageous individuals who were the first students of color to step into previously all-white classrooms. Their stories\, often untold\, offer powerful lessons about resilience\, community values\, and the ongoing work of understanding our past. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/artist-of-the-month-sung-cha-books/ 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/2025/01/AOTM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T200000 DTSTAMP:20260609T062401 CREATED:20260513T193957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T194047Z UID:5004-1780682400-1780689600@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Reel History Fridays 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/reel-history-fridays/ 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/2026/05/LogoA.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T210000 DTSTAMP:20260609T062401 CREATED:20251129T204208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T204336Z UID:4609-1780689600-1780693200@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:First Friday Ghost Tours June 2026 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-june-2026/ 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/2025/11/First-Friday-Ghost-Tours.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T200000 DTSTAMP:20260609T062401 CREATED:20260509T142528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T143024Z UID:4994-1781202600-1781208000@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:June Salon: John-Carlos Estrada on Searching for Barbette 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/june-salon-john-carlos-estrada-on-searching-for-barbette/ LOCATION:Wildfire\, 812 S Austin Ave\, Georgetown\, 78626 CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Salon-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T200000 DTSTAMP:20260609T062401 CREATED:20260513T194218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T194218Z UID:5009-1781287200-1781294400@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Reel History Fridays 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/reel-history-fridays-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/2026/05/LogoA.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T140000 DTSTAMP:20260609T062401 CREATED:20260401T184522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T164602Z UID:4896-1781344800-1781359200@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:7th Annual Midsommar DESCRIPTION:January Salon: Debbie Shepherd on What's Your Town's Story? \n \n \n \n Join educator Debbie Shepherd\, whose 40-year career in Texas schools has shaped generations of learners\, as she explores the profound impact of uncovering and uplifting local history. A graduate of Trinity University with an MEd from Texas State University\, Debbie has served as a teacher\, literacy coach\, reading interventionist\, and dyslexia specialist. She co-founded Meridian World School\, an IB charter school\, and Delegates Beyond Borders\, an initiative supporting Model UN programs across Texas and abroad. She now prepares future educators at Southwestern University\, where she continues her lifelong mission of empowering students to find their voices through writing\, poetry\, and meaningful engagement with literature. In this presentation\, Debbie draws on James Loewen’s reminder that “all history is local” to examine how national movements—particularly school desegregation—were lived out in our own communities. Williamson County’s journey from segregated to integrated schools occurred within living memory\, guided by courageous individuals who were the first students of color to step into previously all-white classrooms. Their stories\, often untold\, offer powerful lessons about resilience\, community values\, and the ongoing work of understanding our past. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/7th-annual-midsommar/ LOCATION:Old Settlers Association\, 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd\, Round Rock\, TX\, 78664 CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Midsommar-Facebook-Cover1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T160000 DTSTAMP:20260609T062401 CREATED:20260401T184852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T184852Z UID:4899-1781442000-1781452800@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Wilco America 250 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/wilco-america-250/ 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/2026/04/Wilco-250-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T200000 DTSTAMP:20260609T062401 CREATED:20260513T194317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T194317Z UID:5011-1781892000-1781899200@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Reel History Fridays 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/reel-history-fridays-3/ 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/2026/05/LogoA.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T200000 DTSTAMP:20260609T062401 CREATED:20260328T203834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T204008Z UID:4871-1782410400-1782417600@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Millennial History Club June 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/millennial-history-club-june/ 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/2026/01/Pink-and-Neon-Y2K-Typography-Beauty-Store-Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T193000 DTSTAMP:20260609T062401 CREATED:20260604T154504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T154829Z UID:5100-1782412200-1782415800@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:June Evening 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/june-evening-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/2026/06/April-2026-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T200000 DTSTAMP:20260609T062401 CREATED:20260513T194504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T194504Z UID:5013-1782496800-1782504000@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Reel History Fridays 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/reel-history-fridays-4/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/LogoA.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260805 DTSTAMP:20260609T062401 CREATED:20260605T141135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T142008Z UID:5107-1782864000-1785887999@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Artist of the Month: Camille Harmon DESCRIPTION:January Salon: Debbie Shepherd on What's Your Town's Story? \n \n \n \n Join educator Debbie Shepherd\, whose 40-year career in Texas schools has shaped generations of learners\, as she explores the profound impact of uncovering and uplifting local history. A graduate of Trinity University with an MEd from Texas State University\, Debbie has served as a teacher\, literacy coach\, reading interventionist\, and dyslexia specialist. She co-founded Meridian World School\, an IB charter school\, and Delegates Beyond Borders\, an initiative supporting Model UN programs across Texas and abroad. She now prepares future educators at Southwestern University\, where she continues her lifelong mission of empowering students to find their voices through writing\, poetry\, and meaningful engagement with literature. In this presentation\, Debbie draws on James Loewen’s reminder that “all history is local” to examine how national movements—particularly school desegregation—were lived out in our own communities. Williamson County’s journey from segregated to integrated schools occurred within living memory\, guided by courageous individuals who were the first students of color to step into previously all-white classrooms. Their stories\, often untold\, offer powerful lessons about resilience\, community values\, and the ongoing work of understanding our past. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/artist-of-the-month-camille-harmon/ 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/2026/06/July-2026-Carlos-Castaneda-Sick-Strings-Vinyl-Art-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260703T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260703T210000 DTSTAMP:20260609T062401 CREATED:20251129T204543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T204657Z UID:4614-1783108800-1783112400@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:First Friday Ghost Tours July 2026 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-july-2026/ 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/2025/11/First-Friday-Ghost-Tours.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR