BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Williamson Museum - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Williamson Museum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART: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:20260528T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T183000 DTSTAMP:20260521T164614Z 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:20260328T203339Z 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:20260528T174831Z 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:20260516T134144Z 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:20260522T151449Z 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:20260513T194047Z 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:20251129T204336Z 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:20260509T143024Z 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:20260513T194218Z 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:20260515T164602Z 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:20260401T184852Z 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:20260513T194317Z 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:20260328T204008Z 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:20260611T150721Z CREATED:20260604T154504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T150721Z 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:20260513T194504Z 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:20260605T142008Z 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:20251129T204657Z 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T200000 DTSTAMP:20260522T155055Z CREATED:20260522T152024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T155055Z UID:5056-1783535400-1783540800@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:July Salon: Sheriff Matthew Lindemann on the Daily Operations of the Williamson County Sheriff's Office 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/july-salon-sheriff-matthew-lindemann-on-the-daily-operations-of-the-williamson-county-sheriffs-office/ LOCATION:Wildfire\, 812 S Austin Ave\, Georgetown\, 78626 CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Salon-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T190757Z CREATED:20251202T211117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T190757Z UID:4664-1783933200-1784300400@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Summer History Explorer's Camp: Media Pre-1940s 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-explorers-camp-week-1/ 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/2025/12/SHEC-2026-SupersignFB-Banner-Size-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T213000 DTSTAMP:20260530T175848Z CREATED:20260530T175623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T175848Z UID:5094-1784401200-1784410200@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Non Profit Spotlight @ Round Rock Express Train Bandit Night 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/non-profit-spotlight-round-rock-express-train-bandit-night/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Heading3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T190645Z CREATED:20251202T211713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T190645Z UID:4670-1784538000-1784905200@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Summer History Explorer's Camp: Media 1940s-Now 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-explorers-camp-media-1940s-now/ 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/2025/12/SHEC-2026-SupersignFB-Banner-Size-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T200000 DTSTAMP:20260328T204556Z CREATED:20260328T204346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T204556Z UID:4876-1784829600-1784836800@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Millennial History Club July 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-july/ 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;VALUE=DATE:20260804 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901 DTSTAMP:20260717T171006Z CREATED:20260717T170455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T171006Z UID:5193-1785801600-1788220799@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Artist of the Month: Steph Granillo 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-steph-granillo/ 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/2026/07/August-2026-Steph-Granillo-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T210000 DTSTAMP:20251129T205608Z CREATED:20251129T205457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T205608Z UID:4619-1786132800-1786136400@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:First Friday Ghost Tours August 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-august-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:20260812T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T200000 DTSTAMP:20260702T170627Z CREATED:20260702T165715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T170627Z UID:5134-1786559400-1786564800@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:August Salon: Mark Mayfield on The View from Mays and Main 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-salon-mark-mayfield-on-the-view-from-mays-and-main/ LOCATION:Wildfire\, 812 S Austin Ave\, Georgetown\, 78626 CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://williamsonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Salon-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T210000 DTSTAMP:20260708T174823Z CREATED:20260708T173529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T174823Z UID:5141-1787421600-1787432400@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Night At The Museum - A Night At The Movies DESCRIPTION:January Salon: Debbie Shepherd on What's Your Town's Story? \n \n \n \n Join educator Debbie Shepherd\, whose 40-year career in Texas schools has shaped generations of learners\, as she explores the profound impact of uncovering and uplifting local history. A graduate of Trinity University with an MEd from Texas State University\, Debbie has served as a teacher\, literacy coach\, reading interventionist\, and dyslexia specialist. She co-founded Meridian World School\, an IB charter school\, and Delegates Beyond Borders\, an initiative supporting Model UN programs across Texas and abroad. She now prepares future educators at Southwestern University\, where she continues her lifelong mission of empowering students to find their voices through writing\, poetry\, and meaningful engagement with literature. In this presentation\, Debbie draws on James Loewen’s reminder that “all history is local” to examine how national movements—particularly school desegregation—were lived out in our own communities. Williamson County’s journey from segregated to integrated schools occurred within living memory\, guided by courageous individuals who were the first students of color to step into previously all-white classrooms. Their stories\, often untold\, offer powerful lessons about resilience\, community values\, and the ongoing work of understanding our past. URL:https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/night-at-the-museum-a-night-at-the-movies/ 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/2026/07/NIGHT-AT-THE-MUSEUM-MOVIES.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T200000 DTSTAMP:20260328T205026Z CREATED:20260328T204837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T205026Z UID:4881-1787853600-1787860800@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Millennial History Club August 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-august/ 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:20260904T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260904T210000 DTSTAMP:20251129T205921Z CREATED:20251129T205813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T205921Z UID:4624-1788552000-1788555600@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:First Friday Ghost Tours September 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-september-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:20260909T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T200000 DTSTAMP:20260721T154501Z CREATED:20260721T134027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T154501Z UID:5202-1788978600-1788984000@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:September Salon: Jordan Patterson on From Georgetown to Prague and Back Again: In Search of a Bohemian Princess 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/september-salon-jordan-patterson-on-from-georgetown-to-prague-and-back-again-in-search-of-a-bohemian-princess/ 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/2026/07/September-2026-Jordan-Patterson.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T150000 DTSTAMP:20260523T203302Z CREATED:20260523T202835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T203302Z UID:5074-1789207200-1789225200@williamsonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Harvest Festival 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/harvest-festival-2026/ 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/2026/05/Harvest-Fest-Graphic-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR