Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Williamson Museum Preserving the rich history of Williamson County ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://williamsonmuseum.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Still Making History](https://williamsonmuseum.org/still-making-history/) - Williamson County is a large, diverse county whose story connects to all aspects of Texas history. Williamson County’s people have affected events far beyond its borders, and history is still being made here today. This collection of photographs by David Valdez is meant to document our county as it exists today, 175 years after the - [Building up Wilco](https://williamsonmuseum.org/building-up-wilco/) - April 25, 2025 - March 2027 Building up Wilco: How Williamson County was Built, is set to open to the public on Friday, April 25, 2025. Initial Texas frontier settlers struggled to establish permanent settlements until the 1830s and eventually the Annexation of Texas in 1845 helped fortify their settlements. Building up Wilco: How Williamson - [Gone to Texas](https://williamsonmuseum.org/gone-to-texas/) - October 12th, 2023 - March 22, 2025 The covered wagon is one of the most well known images of the American West. Settlement of the frontier started as a trickle of hardy individuals, and then turned into a flood. Pioneer accounts from the 1850s recall hundreds of wagons stretched in a line across the Great - [Welcome Home: Voices from Home on the Vietnam War, January 10, 2025 - December 2026](https://williamsonmuseum.org/welcome-home-voices-from-home-on-the-vietnam-war-january-10-2025-december-2026/) - Welcome Home explores the narratives and events of the Vietnam War, and utilizes the voices and stories from veterans who served during the Vietnam era, their spouses and their experiences, and the how their children viewed the world during the war. Listen to the Oral Histories - [Wilco in Writing: Over 175 Years of Writing in Williamson County](https://williamsonmuseum.org/wilcoinwriting/) - August 9, 2024 - August 2025 History is told through writing and there are plenty of stories to uncover in over 175 years of Williamson County. Our county has tales of love, death, war, slavery, and more. Straight from the archives, Wilco in Writing explores these topics and more while showcasing pieces of written Williamson - [Barbette](https://williamsonmuseum.org/barbette/) - June 16th, 2022 – June 29th, 2024 We are very proud to present the incredible life and career of Vander Clyde Broadway, better known as“Barbette.” This gay trapeze and tightrope artist was raised in Round Rock, Texas. Fascinated with the circus as a little boy, he began his circus career as an aerialist after graduating - [The Campaign Trail](https://williamsonmuseum.org/the-campaign-trail/) - The Campaign Trail: April 5, 2024 - October 2025 Williamson County came into being after a vote in the Texas Senate and a local election in 1848. Since then, its communities have been shaped by political trailblazers, community leaders, and engaged voters. Local democracy affects everyday life, from emergency response and public safety to building - [Up the Chisholm Trail (4th-8th)](https://williamsonmuseum.org/up-the-chisholm-trail/) - Traveling Trunk – Grades 4th – 8th Life on the trail was rough and rugged. The Student will interpret a day on the trail, examining the impact of the cattle drives on the growth and development of the state. Students will experience trail life through hands-on engagement and the use of primary sources. - [Civil War (4th-8th)](https://williamsonmuseum.org/cival-war/) - Traveling Trunk – Grades 4th – 8thLearn about the darkest time in American history through interaction with reproduction and authentic Civil War artifacts. This trunk gives an oversight of this war on a national, state and county level. Disclaimer: this trunk contains materials of a graphic nature, please contact education for more details! Online Exhibt - [Digging into the Past/Archaeology (3rd-7th)](https://williamsonmuseum.org/digging-into-the-past-archeology-3rd-7th/) - Traveling Trunk – Grades 3rd-7thStudents will learn about Archeology through hands-on activities including a mock dig, rock art, and research assignments. This trunk does not include a presentation. - [Endangered Species (K-5th)](https://williamsonmuseum.org/endangered-species-k-5th/) - The student will learn the differences between rare, threatened, and endangered species within Williamson County. Habitats and environmental threats to these species will be discovered through hands-on activities and discussion. - [Pioneer Times in Texas (2nd-8th)](https://williamsonmuseum.org/pioneer-times-in-texas-2nd-8th/) - Students will relive a day in the life of a pioneer. Hardships, chores, education and daily activities will be discussed. The daily life of a pioneer includes hands-on engagement and discussion of artifacts such as food, clothing and toys. - [World War II (High School)](https://williamsonmuseum.org/world-war-ii-high-school/) - Students will analyze World War II from both a Home Front and military perspective. Critical thinking lessons and primary sources included. Additionally, The WM offers access to the website WWII Comes to Williamson County to supplement hands-on learning through primary sources. WWII Comes to Williamson County Online Exhibit - [Swedish Immigrants (4th-8th)](https://williamsonmuseum.org/swedish-immigrants-4th-8th/) - Students will learn about the experiences of the Swedish immigrants who came to Williamson County through hands-on engagement and primary sources. Hardships, and daily activities will be discussed. - [Day in the Life of a Cowboy (K-4th)](https://williamsonmuseum.org/day-in-the-life-of-a-cowboy-k-4th/) - Relive a day in the life of a cowboy. Hardships, clothing, jobs and daily activities will be discussed. Students will be given the opportunity to dress in the style of early Texas cowboys, and discover the many utilitarian uses of cowboy clothing. - [World War II (2nd-5th, 7th)](https://williamsonmuseum.org/world-war-ii-2nd-5th-7th/) - Students will learn about citizenship and patriotism during World War II and how the war changed history around the world and on the home front. Additionally, The WM offers access to the website WWII Comes to Williamson County to supplement hands-on learning through primary sources. WWII Comes to Williamson County Online Exhibit - [American Revolution (3rd,5th,8th)](https://williamsonmuseum.org/american-revolution-3rd5th8th-2/) - Explore the revolution that shaped our country. Students will better understand specific topics and influential people in the American Revolution. Students will also discover what was happening in Texas and how these events affect their lives today. - [Hunting and Fishing (2nd-8th)](https://williamsonmuseum.org/hunting-and-fishing-2nd-8th/) - Hunting and fishing have played large part in the history and geography of Williamson County. Students will interpret how early Williamson County residents lived and how hunting and fishing influences the county today. - [School Days (2nd-7th)](https://williamsonmuseum.org/school-days-2nd-7th/) - Discover a typical early school set up and participate in activities experienced by students in the past and gain an understanding of the chronology of schools in Williamson County. - [Hispanic Heritage (2nd-7th)](https://williamsonmuseum.org/hispanic-heritage-2nd-7th/) - Hispanic Heritage in Williamson County spans over 500 years. This trunk interprets the rich history of Hispanic Culture in Williamson County through hands on engagement and primary sources. Students will explore Hispanic food, culture, architecture and celebrations. They will identify and learn how local Hispanic leaders continue to affect Williamson County today. - [Turn of the Century (3rd-7th)](https://williamsonmuseum.org/turn-of-the-century-3rd-7th/) - Students will gain an understanding of important events, issues and innovations of the 20th Century through artifacts, activities and lessons. - [Founding of the County](https://williamsonmuseum.org/founding-of-the-county/) - July 1st, 2021 - July 1st, 2031 Williamson County was founded March 13, 1848, with an agreement under an oak tree and a promise of land for a county seat. Learn about the native people, early settlers, courthouses, conversations and hard work that transformed "the land of good water" into our present county in the - [Up The Chisholm Trail](https://williamsonmuseum.org/up-the-chisholm-trail-2/) - August 7th, 2021 - February 11th, 2023 Did you know that the Chisholm Trail, most famous of all cattle drive trails, went right past the doors of the Williamson Museum? Well the museum wasn't there yet, but we can still tell you all about the cattle drives that cemented the idea of the Cowboy and - [The Tech in Ancient Texas](https://williamsonmuseum.org/the-tech-in-ancient-texas/) - January 6th, 2022 - September 2nd, 2023 People have called Williamson County home for over 16,000 years. We know this because of discoveries at the Gault Site just north of Florence, Texas-- one of the oldest and most important archaeological sites in the Americas. Over 3 million artifacts have been found there, including a mammoth ## Pages - [Home](https://williamsonmuseum.org/) - Discover The Williamson Museum in Georgetown, TX – preserving and sharing the rich history of Williamson County through engaging exhibits, educational programs, and community events for all ages. - [About](https://williamsonmuseum.org/about/) - About The Williamson Museum The Williamson Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation established in 1997 to collect, preserve and exhibit items relating to the rich culture and heritage of Williamson County.We offer free and exciting hands-on educational programs to the public through innovative exhibits, tours and outreach including our annual Pioneer Day at Old Settlers - [Pioneer Day](https://williamsonmuseum.org/pioneer-days/) - Pioneer Day Field Trip The Thursday and Friday of the first weekend in May are field trip days for Pioneer Day in Old Settler’s Park in Round Rock. Field trips for Pioneer Day are $5/student. On Thursday, students rotate through 20 minute stations from 10:10 am to 1:30 pm with a break for lunch. On - [2026 Cattleman's Ball](https://williamsonmuseum.org/2025-cattlemans-ball/) - Click here To Purchase Sponsorships, Tickets and Tables Click here To Purchase Sponsorships, Tickets and Tables Celebrate and Support The Williamson Museum's mission of educating Central TexasWhen: October 15, 2026Where: Kalahari Resorts and Conventions3001 Kalahari Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665Honoring Nyle Maxwell Purchase Sponsorship, Tickets, and TablesEarly Bird Tickets $125Early Bird Table for 8 $1,000Early - [Art Exhibits](https://williamsonmuseum.org/art-exhibits/) - Artist of the Month January: Williamson County Art GuildFebruary: Bonnie SalserMarch: Texas Photography Festival Featured PhotographerApril: The Poppy Project! Community ProjectMay: David Cook PhotographyJune: Sung Cha BrooksJuly: Camille HarmonAugust: Steph GranilloSeptember: Lynn KesselOctober: Texas Through Her LensNovember/December: Kelsey FaykusWant to be part of the rotation? Contact Kaitlyn Barnett at kbarnett@williamsonmuseum.org. - [Summer Camps](https://williamsonmuseum.org/summer-camps/) - Register for July 13- July 17 Register for July 20- July 24 Join us for History Summer Camp at the Williamson Museum! WEEK 1 of SHEC IS FULL JULY 13-17This summer, young explorers are invited to step behind the scenes of Williamson County’s Media through the Ages. Through hands-on activities and behind-the-lens experiments, campers will - [Field Trips](https://williamsonmuseum.org/field-trips/) - School Field Trips and Tours Field trips are available for K-12th grade, home school, clubs and organizations. Museum field trips are typically 2 hours in length. Full day field trips occur at our annual Pioneer Day event in May. Contact us to learn more. School Tours of the Museum School tours of the Museum in - [20th Annual Pioneer Day](https://williamsonmuseum.org/20th-annual-pioneer-day/) - [Williamson County Scrapbook Collection](https://williamsonmuseum.org/williamson-county-scrapbook-collection/) - Held and preserved by the Williamson Museum, the Williamson County Historical Commission has a collection of scrapbooks that have been accumulated and documented since 1948. Recently, members of the commission have begun to scan these books to be made available online. You can find the ones currently scanned below. 1986 Award Requirements for Historic Cemeteries - [Contact Us](https://williamsonmuseum.org/contact-us/) - Thanks for Visiting! Please share your experiences and suggestions - we would love to hear from you. MUSEUM STAFF: Danelle Houck, Executive Director 512-943-1674 email Danelle Kaitlyn Barnett, Curator 512-943-3758 email Kaitlyn Denise Brown, Director of Education 512-943-3856 email Denise Maggie Huggins, Education and Community Outreach Coordinator 512-943-3856 email Maggie Jeanne-Jacqueline Bradfute, Visitor Services Coordinator - [Volunteer](https://williamsonmuseum.org/volunteer/) - Get Involved Volunteers enhance the museum experience - join us! With a variety of volunteer positions available, you can definitely find something that interests you. Along the way, you’re going to make new friends, interact with the public, and learn more about the stories of Williamson County. The positions below give you an idea of the - [Join the Stampede!](https://williamsonmuseum.org/membership/) - BECOME A MEMBER Individual and Business contributions enable the Williamson Museum to: Welcome more than 15,000 visitors to the museum free of chargeServe nearly 10,000 students in the 11 school districts in Williamson CountyConnect with more than 36,000 virtual visitors through our websites, e-newsletters and social media Questions about Membership? Email giving@williamsonmuseum.org or at (512) - [Gault Site Tours](https://williamsonmuseum.org/gault-site-tours/) - The Gault site is one of the largest identified Clovis sites with deposits preceding Clovis as well. More than 2 million artifacts have been recovered from the site.All tours are hosted by the Gault School of Archaeological Research. Click here to Purchase Gault Tickets Frequently Asked Questions What to expect on a tour? Tours are - [Traveling Trunks](https://williamsonmuseum.org/traveling-trunks/) - Traveling Trunks Bring Williamson County history to your classroom! Our traveling trunks are available for a two-week rental on a first-come, first-served basis. Trunks cost $25 each with or without a presenter. They include artifacts, hands-on activities, primary sources, and lesson plans for use in the classroom. The lessons meet the TEKS for grade levels - [Discover](https://williamsonmuseum.org/discover/) - Researching Wilco? Explore our exhibits, collections, and community resources here. Order photos or ask the curator to help with your research project. - [History Exhibits](https://williamsonmuseum.org/exhibits/) - Online Exhibits Voices from Home on the Vietnam War Barbette: The Enigma WWI: Poppies and Progress WWII COmes to WIlco Civil War Current Exhibits Wilco in Writing: Over 175 Years of Writing in Williamson County The Campaign Trail Founding of the County Welcome Home: Voices from Home on the Vietnam War, January 10, 2025 – - [Support Us](https://williamsonmuseum.org/support-us/) - Contribute to the museum through our membership program, joining a group of friendly volunteers, or by attending our fundraisers during the year. Membership Volunteer Donate Cattleman's Ball Saloon Night The Williamson Museum is proud to be supported by these great people and institutions. Contact giving@williamsonmuseum.org with any questions on how you can support the Williamson - [Tours](https://williamsonmuseum.org/tours/) - Tours of Downtown Georgetown The Williamson Museum offers tours of Williamson County Courthouse and the Courthouse Square by appointment. We ask for a two week lead time so that we can schedule the appropriate tour guide.To schedule a tour and for more information, please contact Denise Brown at dbrown@williamsonmuseum.org or 512-943-3856. Courthouse Tours Every Friday - [How To Visit](https://williamsonmuseum.org/how-to-visit/) - Hours Wednesday, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PMThursday, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PMFriday, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PMSaturday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMFirst Friday of Every Month: Extended hours until 8:00 PM followed by a Ghost Tour. This does not include the months of January and May. Admission is Free! As a small non-profit museum, we - [Community Resources](https://williamsonmuseum.org/community-resources/) - Cannot Find the Answers to Your Questions? Try one of the many great organizations in Williamson County! Williamson County is rich in local history organizations. In addition to exploring our collections, we recommend the following avenues for expanding your research: The Williamson County Historical CommissionThe Portal to Texas HistoryGeorgetown Cultural Citizens Memorial AssociationGeorgetown Public LibraryPreservation - [The Williamson County Historical Commission](https://williamsonmuseum.org/the-williamson-county-historical-commission/) - Williamson County Historical Commission Website The Founding of the Williamson Museum Resources from the Williamson County Historical Commission Under the dedicated efforts of the Williamson County Historical Commission, members founded the Williamson County Historical Museum as a registered 501 (c)(3) in 1997. Over the next six years, Commission members tirelessly worked to find a home - [Donate](https://williamsonmuseum.org/donate/) - Donate Today Check out all the ways YOU can donate to The Williamson Museum! Our educational programs, collections, exhibits, scholarships, and special events are all made possible by generous community donations. Donations are tax-deductible, and donations starting at $25 qualify for membership benefits. Donate today to help introduce new generations to local and Texas history through the - [2024 Cattleman's Ball](https://williamsonmuseum.org/2024-cattlemans-ball/) - Thursday, October 36:30 PM Kalahari Resorts & Conventions 3001 Kalahari Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665 Thank you for joining us at Kalahari this year! The Williamson Museum’s annual Cattleman’s Ball was on Thursday, October 3 at Kalahari Resorts in Round Rock, Texas. 2024 Honoree: Bill Pickett and his Legacy This year’s Cattleman’s Ball is set - [The Salon at Wildfire](https://williamsonmuseum.org/salon/) - A speaker series where curiosity meets good taste The Salon at Wildfire - [Saloon Night at the Williamson Museum](https://williamsonmuseum.org/saloon/) - Join us on Friday, May 17! Celebrate 20 years of the Williamson Museum located at the historic Farmers State Bank on Friday, May 17 from 6:00 PM 9:00 PM. The evening will include historic games played in the wild west, fantastic food and beverages, and a night to celebrate with the Williamson Museum’s closest friends. - [Williamson County Historic Cemeteries](https://williamsonmuseum.org/historic-cemeteries/) - Burial lists for historic cemeteries in and adjoining Williamson County, Texas, through 1988. Compiled and owned by the Williamson County Historical Commission. - [](https://williamsonmuseum.org/2816-2/) - Researching Wilco? Explore our exhibits, collections, and community resources here. Order photos or ask the curator to help with your research project. - [2023 Cattleman's Ball](https://williamsonmuseum.org/cattlemans-ball/) - 2023 Cattleman’s Ball - [Education](https://williamsonmuseum.org/education/) - Education Discover the stories of Williamson County through our interactive educational programs for learners of all ages. The Williamson Museum offers a wide variety of educational opportunities for families, teachers and homeschoolers as well as public and private schools. Traveling Trunks Field TRips Pioneer Day Tours - [Photo Policies and Procedures](https://williamsonmuseum.org/photo-policies-and-procedures/) - Photo Policies and Procedures 2023 https://williamsonmuseum.org/photo-policies-and-procedures/ - Preserving the rich history of Williamson County ## Venues - [The Gault Site](https://williamsonmuseum.org/venue/the-gault-site/) - [Paulett Taylor Legacy Room at Carver Center for Families](https://williamsonmuseum.org/venue/paulett-taylor-legacy-room-at-carver-center-for-families/) - [Georgetown Palace Theater](https://williamsonmuseum.org/venue/georgetown-palace-theater/) - [Georgetown Public Library](https://williamsonmuseum.org/venue/georgetown-public-library/) - [Carver Center for Families](https://williamsonmuseum.org/venue/carver-center-for-families/) - [Mason Homestead](https://williamsonmuseum.org/venue/mason-homestead/) - [Baca Center](https://williamsonmuseum.org/venue/baca-center/) - [Texas A&M, Bush Presidential Library & Museum](https://williamsonmuseum.org/venue/texas-am-bush-presidential-library-museum/) - [Kalahari Resort & Conference Center](https://williamsonmuseum.org/venue/kalahari-resort-conference-center/) - [downtown Bartlett](https://williamsonmuseum.org/venue/downtown-bartlett/) - December 18, 2023 https://williamsonmuseum.org/venue/downtown-bartlett/ A pop up photography and car show in downtown Bartlett, TX - [Presbyterian Cemetery](https://williamsonmuseum.org/venue/presbyterian-cemetery/) - [Sun City Ballroom](https://williamsonmuseum.org/venue/sun-city-ballroom/) - [The Georgetown Square](https://williamsonmuseum.org/venue/the-georgetown-square/) - [Historic Williamson County Courthouse](https://williamsonmuseum.org/venue/historic-williamson-county-courthouse/) - [Old Settlers Association](https://williamsonmuseum.org/venue/old-settlers-association/) - [Wildfire](https://williamsonmuseum.org/venue/wildfire/) - [The Williamson Museum](https://williamsonmuseum.org/venue/the-williamson-museum/) - [HighPointe Estate](https://williamsonmuseum.org/venue/highpointe-estate/) - [IOOF Cemetery](https://williamsonmuseum.org/venue/ioof-cemetery/) - [Chautauqua Park](https://williamsonmuseum.org/venue/chautauqua-park/) - The Bill Pickett Invitational Trail Ride is scheduled for Saturday, October 26th 2024. Check back here for more information as it becomes available! - [George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum](https://williamsonmuseum.org/venue/george-h-w-bush-presidential-library-and-museum/) ## Organizers - [LightWorx Studio](https://williamsonmuseum.org/organizer/lightworx-studio/) - [Round Rock Preservation](https://williamsonmuseum.org/organizer/round-rock-preservation/) - [Texas Photography Festival](https://williamsonmuseum.org/organizer/texas-photography-festival/) - December 18, 2023 https://williamsonmuseum.org/organizer/texas-photography-festival/ A pop up photography and car show in downtown Bartlett, TX - [Williamson County](https://williamsonmuseum.org/organizer/williamson-county/) - [Greater Round Rock Community Foundation](https://williamsonmuseum.org/organizer/greater-round-rock-community-foundation/) - [Georgetown Main Street Program](https://williamsonmuseum.org/organizer/georgetown-main-street-program/) - [Williamson County Historical Commission](https://williamsonmuseum.org/organizer/williamson-county-historical-commission/) - [Williamson Museum](https://williamsonmuseum.org/organizer/williamson-museum/) - [Preservation Georgetown](https://williamsonmuseum.org/organizer/preservation-georgetown/) - [GTX Connect](https://williamsonmuseum.org/organizer/gtx-connect/) - The Bill Pickett Invitational Trail Ride is scheduled for Saturday, October 26th 2024. Check back here for more information as it becomes available! ## Events - [Spirits with Spirits: Happy Haunting Hour](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/spirits-with-spirits-happy-haunting-hour-2/) - Join the Williamson Museum for a special event! Skeptics and believers are invited to join us for our Spirits with Spirits Happy Haunting Hour. We’ll provide the drinks and equipment– you investigate the museum for paranormal activity, energy signatures, and hauntings! Tickets include drinks, light bites, and an interactive ghost tour around the square. Non-Museum - [The Salon at Wildfire](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/the-salon-07-13-2023/) - Events February 24, 2023 - [September Salon: Jordan Patterson on From Georgetown to Prague and Back Again: In Search of a Bohemian Princess](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/september-salon-jordan-patterson-on-from-georgetown-to-prague-and-back-again-in-search-of-a-bohemian-princess/) - September Salon: Jordan Patterson on From Georgetown to Prague and Back Again: In Search of a Bohemian Princess Twenty-two years ago, while working in Georgetown, Washington, D.C., Jordan Patterson bought a handful of antique Bohemian chandelier crystals and began transforming them into jewelry. Those crystals inspired a children’s story about a Czech orphan who becomes - [Millennial History Club August](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/millennial-history-club-august/) - Millennial History Club: A Craft Night with a Side of Existential Dread & TriviaDid you grow up reading Dear America by flashlight under your covers?Do you love a good craft project? Do you think you can win Millennial trivia?Are you a millennial who occasionally stares into the void and whispers, “Wow, time is fake”?Then this - [Cattleman's Trail & School Supply Drive](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/cattlemans-trail-school-supply-drive/) - The trail leads to Market Days!Get ready for a day of Western fun at Market Days in Downtown Georgetown with interactive activities the whole family will enjoy and get a sneak peek of The Williamson Museum Cattleman’s Ball honoring Nyle Maxwell!Join us on Saturday, August 8, from 9:30 AM–3:00 PM during 2nd Saturday Market Days - [Evening Downtown Walking Tour](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/evening-downtown-walking-tour/) - The museum is open late on the fourth Thursday of each month. Learn more about Georgetown by taking an hour long historic Architecture and Downtown Walking Tour on August 27 at 6:30pm. This tour is first come, first served and limited to 20 people. The tour will meet at The Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin - [Artist of the Month: Steph Granillo](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/artist-of-the-month-steph-granillo/) - Artist of the Month: Steph Granillo Steph Granillo is an Austin-based textile artist and teacher. Since 2018 she has specialized in creating improvisational quilts using household linens and discarded textiles. Her work celebrates the joy and beauty that can be found in unexpected and overlooked places.Steph transforms forgotten textiles into dynamic, colorful compositions, using discarded - [Stories of Thanks: A Cemetery Tour 2026](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/stories-of-thanks-a-cemetery-tour-2026/) - Join the Williamson Museum for a self-guided tour of IOOF Cemetery with living history characters sharing their stories of thankfulness and gratitude.Come tour between 3pm and 5pm on Saturday, November 21st at IOOF Cemetery. IOOF Cemetery is located at 1117 E. 7th St, Georgetown. Tickets are $12 for students and museum members and $15 for - [Ghosts of the Georgetown Square Ghost Tours 2026](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/ghosts-of-the-georgetown-square-ghost-tours-2026-7/) - Join us as we tell the stories of ghosts who have haunted local places for more than a hundred years. There are 3 tours each night to intrigue and delight your paranormal senses.The costumed docent-led hour tour leaves the museum at 7:30pm.Ghost Hunting tours with heightened stories, imagery, and interactive elements leave at 8:00 & 9:00 pm for about an hour and a half experience.Tickets are $20 per person; $15 for museum members, students, and veterans. Buy your ticket early, as space is limited.You may also purchase a discounted bundle ticket for our November 21st Cemetery Tour at IOOF from 3pm-5pm for an additional $5.Tours are rain or shine. Tours are subject to cancellation due to severe weather.Please meet at the museum 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time. Click here to purchase tickets - [Ghosts of the Georgetown Square Ghost Tours 2026](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/ghosts-of-the-georgetown-square-ghost-tours-2026-6/) - Join us as we tell the stories of ghosts who have haunted local places for more than a hundred years. There are 3 tours each night to intrigue and delight your paranormal senses.The costumed docent-led hour tour leaves the museum at 7:30pm.Ghost Hunting tours with heightened stories, imagery, and interactive elements leave at 8:00 & 9:00 pm for about an hour and a half experience.Tickets are $20 per person; $15 for museum members, students, and veterans. Buy your ticket early, as space is limited.You may also purchase a discounted bundle ticket for our November 21st Cemetery Tour at IOOF from 3pm-5pm for an additional $5.Tours are rain or shine. Tours are subject to cancellation due to severe weather.Please meet at the museum 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time. Click here to purchase tickets - [Ghosts of the Georgetown Square Ghost Tours 2026](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/ghosts-of-the-georgetown-square-ghost-tours-2026-5/) - Join us as we tell the stories of ghosts who have haunted local places for more than a hundred years. There are 3 tours each night to intrigue and delight your paranormal senses.The costumed docent-led hour tour leaves the museum at 7:30pm.Ghost Hunting tours with heightened stories, imagery, and interactive elements leave at 8:00 & 9:00 pm for about an hour and a half experience.Tickets are $20 per person; $15 for museum members, students, and veterans. Buy your ticket early, as space is limited.You may also purchase a discounted bundle ticket for our November 21st Cemetery Tour at IOOF from 3pm-5pm for an additional $5.Tours are rain or shine. Tours are subject to cancellation due to severe weather.Please meet at the museum 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time. Click here to purchase tickets - [Ghosts of the Georgetown Square Ghost Tours 2026](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/ghosts-of-the-georgetown-square-ghost-tours-2026-4/) - Join us as we tell the stories of ghosts who have haunted local places for more than a hundred years. There are 3 tours each night to intrigue and delight your paranormal senses.The costumed docent-led hour tour leaves the museum at 7:30pm.Ghost Hunting tours with heightened stories, imagery, and interactive elements leave at 8:00 & 9:00 pm for about an hour and a half experience.Tickets are $20 per person; $15 for museum members, students, and veterans. Buy your ticket early, as space is limited.You may also purchase a discounted bundle ticket for our November 21st Cemetery Tour at IOOF from 3pm-5pm for an additional $5.Tours are rain or shine. Tours are subject to cancellation due to severe weather.Please meet at the museum 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time. Click here to purchase tickets - [Ghosts of the Georgetown Square Ghost Tours 2026](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/ghosts-of-the-georgetown-square-ghost-tours-2026-3/) - Join us as we tell the stories of ghosts who have haunted local places for more than a hundred years. There are 3 tours each night to intrigue and delight your paranormal senses.The costumed docent-led hour tour leaves the museum at 7:30pm.Ghost Hunting tours with heightened stories, imagery, and interactive elements leave at 8:00 & 9:00 pm for about an hour and a half experience.Tickets are $20 per person; $15 for museum members, students, and veterans. Buy your ticket early, as space is limited.You may also purchase a discounted bundle ticket for our November 21st Cemetery Tour at IOOF from 3pm-5pm for an additional $5.Tours are rain or shine. Tours are subject to cancellation due to severe weather.Please meet at the museum 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time. Click here to purchase tickets - [Ghosts of the Georgetown Square Ghost Tours 2026](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/ghosts-of-the-georgetown-square-ghost-tours-2026-2/) - Join us as we tell the stories of ghosts who have haunted local places for more than a hundred years. There are 3 tours each night to intrigue and delight your paranormal senses. The costumed docent-led hour tour leaves the museum at 7:30pm. Ghost Hunting tours with heightened stories, imagery, and interactive elements leave at 8:00 & 9:00 pm for about an hour and a half experience. Tickets are $20 per person; $15 for museum members, students, and veterans. Buy your ticket early, as space is limited. You may also purchase a discounted bundle ticket for our November 21st Cemetery Tour at IOOF from 3pm-5pm for an additional $5. Tours are rain or shine. Tours are subject to cancellation due to severe weather. Please meet at the museum 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time. Click here to purchase tickets - [Ghosts of the Georgetown Square Ghost Tours 2026](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/ghosts-of-the-georgetown-square-ghost-tours-2026/) - Join us as we tell the stories of ghosts who have haunted local places for more than a hundred years. There are 3 tours each night to intrigue and delight your paranormal senses.The costumed docent-led hour tour leaves the museum at 7:30pm.Ghost Hunting tours with heightened stories, imagery, and interactive elements leave at 8:00 & 9:00 pm for about an hour and a half experience.Tickets are $20 per person; $15 for museum members, students, and veterans. Buy your ticket early, as space is limited.You may also purchase a discounted bundle ticket for our November 21st Cemetery Tour at IOOF from 3pm-5pm for an additional $5.Tours are rain or shine. Tours are subject to cancellation due to severe weather.Please meet at the museum 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time. Click here To purchase tickets - [Night At The Museum - A Night At The Movies](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/night-at-the-museum-a-night-at-the-movies/) - Lights, Camera, Action! Williamson County is full of great film history – from Westerns to Football Nights! Come explore the history of movies where the museum comes to life and we need your help to solve the film mystery. At 6pm the museum exhibits will wake up for the night and lead families in fun - [August Salon: Mark Mayfield on The View from Mays and Main](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/august-salon-mark-mayfield-on-the-view-from-mays-and-main/) - August Salon: Mark Mayfield on The View from Mays to Main Join the Williamson Museum for Salon at Wildfire as Mark Mayfield shares stories of downtown Round Rock through the memories of his family, whose Williamson County roots date back to the 1870s.In The View from Mays and Main: Downtown Round Rock, from Sam Bass - [June Evening Downtown Walking Tour](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/june-evening-downtown-walking-tour/) - The museum is open late on the fourth Thursday of each month. Learn more about Georgetown by taking an hour long historic Architecture and Downtown Walking Tour. This tour is first come, first served and limited to 20 people. The tour will meet at The Williamson Museum, 716 South Austin Ave, Georgetown TX 78626 - [Austin Museum Day 2026](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/austin-museum-day-2026/) - Join us at The Williamson Museum for free family fun om Austin Museum Day! Create animation-themed crafts in honor of legendary cartoon animator Tex Avery! Explore our new exhibit, Lights, Camera, Williamson County! showcasing television and films filmed in Williamson County. - [Artist of the Month: Camille Harmon](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/artist-of-the-month-camille-harmon/) - Artist of the Month: Camille Harmon Camille HarmonI am an artist, designer, teacher and illustrator living and working in Georgetown since 2001.My collage practice begins with a single found image — an orphaned fragment of someone else’s world. I approach each piece as an act of imagining: what stories hide inside this image, what alternate - [Non Profit Spotlight @ Round Rock Express Train Bandit Night](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/non-profit-spotlight-round-rock-express-train-bandit-night/) - The Williamson Museum is proud to be the Round Rock Express Nonprofit Spotlight on Train Bandits Night, July 18 at 7:05pm! As the Express celebrate the legendary tales of Sam Bass and the Train Bandits, we invite you to help preserve the real stories of Williamson County.Your support makes it possible for The Williamson Museum - [Preservation Month Walking Tours](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/preservation-month-walking-tours-3/) - Learn more about Georgetown by taking an hour long historic Architecture and Downtown Walking Tour at 10am. This tour is first come, first served and limited to 20 people. The tour will meet at The Williamson Museum, 716 South Austin Ave, Georgetown TX 78626 - [Harvest Festival 2026](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/harvest-festival-2026/) - It’s fall y’all! Join The Williamson Museum on Saturday September 12th from 10:00AM-3:00 PM for our Harvest Festival at Williamson County Old Settlers Association in Round Rock. Williamson County Old Settlers Association is located at 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd across Harrell Parkway from The Salt Lick BBQ. This Autumn celebration is sponsored in part - [July Salon: Sheriff Matthew Lindemann on the Daily Operations of the Williamson County Sheriff's Office](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/july-salon-sheriff-matthew-lindemann-on-the-daily-operations-of-the-williamson-county-sheriffs-office/) - July Salon: Sheriff Matthew Lindemann on the Daily Operations of the Williamson County Sheriff's Office Join us for an inside look at the daily operations of the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and County Jail by Sheriff Matthew Lindemann. With over four decades of law enforcement experience including service as a Williamson County Deputy Sheriff, State Trooper, - [Artist of the Month: Sung Cha Books](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/artist-of-the-month-sung-cha-books/) - Artist of the Month: Sung Cha Brooks - [Preservation Month Walking Tours](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/preservation-month-walking-tours-2/) - The museum is open late on the fourth Thursday of each month. Learn more about Georgetown by taking an hour long historic Architecture and Downtown Walking Tour. This tour is first come, first served and limited to 20 people. The tour will meet at The Williamson Museum, 716 South Austin Ave, Georgetown TX 78626. - [Preservation Month Walking Tours](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/preservation-month-walking-tours-4/) - The museum is open late on the fourth Thursday of each month. Learn more about Georgetown by taking an hour long historic Architecture and Downtown Walking Tour. This tour is first come, first served and limited to 20 people. The tour will meet at The Williamson Museum, 716 South Austin Ave, Georgetown TX 78626. - [Storytime with Jordan Patterson](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/storytime-with-jordan-patterson/) - Join us at The Williamson Museum for Storytime with Jordan Patterson on May 30th at 10am. She will read her book “A True Bohemian Princess.” We will celebrate with crafts fit for royalty! Please feel free to come dressed in your best royal attire! This is a free event located at The Williamson Museum, 716 - [7th Annual Midsommar](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/7th-annual-midsommar/) - Midsommar is one of Sweden’s most joyous and traditional festivals. Come celebrate the summer season and Swedish heritage of Williamson County on Saturday June 13th from 10am-2pm at Old Settlers Association in Round Rock! Make flower crowns and dance around the midsommar pole at this free, family event. Old Settlers Association is located at 3300 - [Marking History 2026](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/marking-history-2026/) - Georgetown’s historical markers will come to life in downtown Georgetown from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday May 16th. Join The Williamson Museum to stroll around and meet the characters who helped shape our city! This is a free event. Maps are available on the day of the tour at The Williamson Museum, 716 South - [Reel History Fridays](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/reel-history-fridays-4/) - Join us every Friday in June from 6 p.m.– 8 p.m. for Reel History Fridays at The Williamson Museum! Kick off summer in the coolest museum in town with movie-themed trivia, hands-on activities, popcorn, and fun celebrating preservation and storytelling through film. Reel History Fridays lead up to the opening of our newest exhibit, Lights, - [Reel History Fridays](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/reel-history-fridays-3/) - Join us every Friday in June from 6 p.m.– 8 p.m. for Reel History Fridays at The Williamson Museum! Kick off summer in the coolest museum in town with movie-themed trivia, hands-on activities, popcorn, and fun celebrating preservation and storytelling through film. Reel History Fridays lead up to the opening of our newest exhibit, Lights, - [Reel History Fridays](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/reel-history-fridays-2/) - Join us every Friday in June from 6 p.m.– 8 p.m. for Reel History Fridays at The Williamson Museum! Kick off summer in the coolest museum in town with movie-themed trivia, hands-on activities, popcorn, and fun celebrating preservation and storytelling through film. Reel History Fridays lead up to the opening of our newest exhibit, Lights, - [Reel History Fridays](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/reel-history-fridays/) - Join us every Friday in June from 6 p.m.– 8 p.m. for Reel History Fridays at The Williamson Museum! Kick off summer in the coolest museum in town with movie-themed trivia, hands-on activities, popcorn, and fun celebrating preservation and storytelling through film. Reel History Fridays lead up to the opening of our newest exhibit, Lights, - [May Salon: Chris Woolsy (aka ChrisRestores) on Tricked Into Learning: An Engaging Effort](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/may-salon-chris-woolsy-aka-chrisrestores-on-tricked-into-learning-an-engaging-effort/) - May Salon: Chris Woolsy (aka ChrisRestores) on Tricked Into Learning: An Engaging Effort Salon at Wildfire welcomes Chris Woolsey, known online as ChrisRestores, for a presentation titled Tricked Into Learning: An Engaging Effort.Chris combines his passion for Texas history, travel, and storytelling through the restoration of Texas historical markers across the state. What began as - [June Salon: John-Carlos Estrada on Searching for Barbette](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/june-salon-john-carlos-estrada-on-searching-for-barbette/) - June Salon: John-Carlos Estrada on Searching for Barbette Salon at Wildfire welcomes award-winning journalist and filmmaker John-Carlos Estrada for Searching for Barbette.Estrada, a morning news anchor at CBS Austin where he also produces the station’s acclaimed “Turning BackTime” series, will share the story behind his years-long investigation into the life and legacy of Barbette, the - [Tex Avery's Toon Town Looney Lab](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/tex-averys-toon-town-looney-lab-2/) - This month, join us for free animation-themed crafts and Texas history in honor of legendary cartoon animator Tex Avery! Stop by on May 23 from 10am-2pm to create your own paper bag puppets and explore the wild world of classic cartoons! - [Tex Avery's Toon Town Looney Lab](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/tex-averys-toon-town-looney-lab/) - This month, join us for free animation-themed crafts and Texas history in honor of legendary cartoon animator Tex Avery! Stop by on May 9 from 10am-2pm to create your own roll-and-flip animation booklets and explore the wild world of classic cartoons! - [20th Annual Pioneer Day 2026](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/20th-annual-pioneer-day-2025/) - Join The Williamson Museum and Williamson County Old Settler’s Association for the 20th Annual Pioneer Day on Saturday, May 2nd from 10am to 3pm. This is a free event featuring Chuckwagons, games, living history, crafts, demonstrations, and live music. Event Schedule includes:10am-11am Pioneer Day Photo-walk with Presidential Photographer David Valdez11am-2pm Celtaire String Band11am-1 pm Live Music - [Artist Reception: David Cook](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/artist-reception-david-cook/) - Artist Reception: David Cook Artist Reception: A Photonaturalist’s Sense of WonderFeaturing David CookMay 8 | 6:00–8:00 PMJoin us for an evening celebrating the work of David Cook, a Texas Master Naturalist whose photography is rooted in a deep passion for the natural world and inspired by The Sense of Wonder by Rachel Carson.Describing himself as - [Summer History Explorer's Camp: Media Pre-1940s](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/summer-history-explorers-camp-week-1/) - Media Pre-1940s This summer, young explorers are invited to step behind the scenes of Williamson County’s Media through the Ages. Through hands-on activities and behind-the-lens experiments, campers will uncover how hometown newspapers, radio pioneers, early TV studios, and even textile-based communication shaped our community’s stories. From creating their own film scripts and designing bold headlines - [Summer History Explorer's Camp: Media 1940s-Now](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/summer-history-explorers-camp-media-1940s-now/) - Media 1940s-Now This summer, young explorers are invited to step behind the scenes of Williamson County’s Media through the Ages. Through hands-on activities and behind-the-lens experiments, campers will uncover how hometown newspapers, radio pioneers, early TV studios, and even textile-based communication shaped our community’s stories. From creating their own film scripts and designing bold headlines - [Lunch & Learn: Georgetown's Chautauqua and Westside's Wonderful Community Education](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/lunch-learn-georgetowns-chautauqua-and-westsides-wonderful-community-education/) - [Preservation Month Walking Tours](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/preservation-month-walking-tours/) - The museum is open late on the fourth Thursday of each month. Learn more about Georgetown by taking an hour long historic Architecture and Downtown Walking Tour. The tour will meet at The Williamson Museum, 716 South Austin Ave, Georgetown TX 78626 - [April Evening Downtown Walking Tour](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/april-evening-downtown-walking-tour/) - The museum is open late on the fourth Thursday of each month. Learn more about Georgetown by taking an hour long historic Architecture and Downtown Walking Tour. The tour will meet at The Williamson Museum, 716 South Austin Ave, Georgetown TX 78626 - [Wilco America 250](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/wilco-america-250/) - WilCo America250 America will celebrate 250 years of independence in 2026. The Daniel Coleman Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution, the oldest DAR chapter in the county, is leading a committee to celebrate America's semiquincentennial in Williamson County on June 14, 2026. Williamson County, the Williamson Museum, the Sons of the American Revolution and - [Millennial History Club October](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/millennial-history-club-october/) - Millennial History Club: A Craft Night with a Side of Existential DreadDid you grow up reading Dear America by flashlight under your covers?Do you love a good craft project?Are you a millennial who occasionally stares into the void and whispers, “Wow, time is fake”?Then this club is for you.Join The Williamson Museum every 4th Thursday - [Millennial History Club September](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/millennial-history-club-september/) - Millennial History Club: A Craft Night with a Side of Existential DreadDid you grow up reading Dear America by flashlight under your covers?Do you love a good craft project?Are you a millennial who occasionally stares into the void and whispers, “Wow, time is fake”?Then this club is for you.Join The Williamson Museum every 4th Thursday - [Millennial History Club July](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/millennial-history-club-july/) - Millennial History Club: A Craft Night with a Side of Existential DreadDid you grow up reading Dear America by flashlight under your covers?Do you love a good craft project?Are you a millennial who occasionally stares into the void and whispers, “Wow, time is fake”?Then this club is for you.Join The Williamson Museum every 4th Thursday - [Millennial History Club June](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/millennial-history-club-june/) - Millennial History Club: A Craft Night with a Side of Existential DreadDid you grow up reading Dear America by flashlight under your covers?Do you love a good craft project?Are you a millennial who occasionally stares into the void and whispers, “Wow, time is fake”?Then this club is for you.Join The Williamson Museum every 4th Thursday - [Millennial History Club May](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/millennial-history-club-may/) - Millennial History Club: A Craft Night with a Side of Existential DreadDid you grow up reading Dear America by flashlight under your covers?Do you love a good craft project?Are you a millennial who occasionally stares into the void and whispers, “Wow, time is fake”?Then this club is for you.Join The Williamson Museum every 4th Thursday - [Millennial History Club April](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/millennial-history-club-april/) - Millennial History Club: A Craft Night with a Side of Existential DreadDid you grow up reading Dear America by flashlight under your covers?Do you love a good craft project?Are you a millennial who occasionally stares into the void and whispers, “Wow, time is fake”?Then this club is for you.Join The Williamson Museum every 4th Thursday - [Chuckwagon Dinner](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/chuckwagon-dinner-2/) - Click here to Buy Tickets Saddle up for an evening of cowboy hospitality at the Chuckwagon Dinner under the trees at Old Settlers Association. Gather with friends and family for a relaxed night of hearty food, live music, and Texas charm in a beautiful outdoor setting. Your ticket includes a traditional Dutch oven dinner with - [April Salon: Danelle Houck on The Story Behind Georgetown's Red Poppies](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/april-salon-danelle-houck-on-the-story-behind-georgetowns-red-poppies/) - April Salon: Danelle Houck on The Story Behind Georgetown's Red Poppies Join us for a fascinating look at the story behind Georgetown’s beloved Red Poppies. This talk explores how Henry Purl “Okra” Compton helped plant the seeds of what would become a citywide symbol, tracing the journey of the vibrant flowers that now define Georgetown - [March Salon: Mason Holmes on Memorial Brick Garden in Georgetown](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/march-salon-mason-holmes-on-memorial-brick-garden-in-georgetown/) - March Salon: Mason Holmes and Diane Klutz on Memorial Brick Garden in Georgetown Join us for a presentation by Mason Holmes, the Brick Committee Chairman for the Veterans Memorial Advisory Group(VMAG), and Diane Klutz, Chair of the Veteran’s Memorial Advisory Group (VMAG). He is responsible for soliciting orders for the Memorial Bricks, which are placed - [Artist of the Month: David Cook Photography](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/artist-of-the-month-david-cook-photography/) - Artist of the Month: David Cook Photography A Photonaturalist’s Sense of Wonder My work is inspired by my training as a Texas Master Naturalist, a passion for the natural world, and by Rachel Carson’s book The Sense of Wonder. A sense of wonder, she wrote: “…so indestructible that it would last throughout life, as an unfailing - [The Poppy Project Art Day: Tissue Paper Poppy Field](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/the-poppy-project-art-day-tissue-paper-poppy-field/) - The Poppy Project is a community-based art initiative that invites people of all ages and skill levels to create and contribute poppy-inspired artwork for a special April exhibition at The Williamson Museum. Poppies have long symbolized remembrance, resilience, and hope. Through this project, we’re exploring how those ideas connect to personal stories, shared history, and - [The Poppy Project Art Day: Poppy Poem Collage](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/the-poppy-project-art-day-poppy-poem-collage/) - The Poppy Project is a community-based art initiative that invites people of all ages and skill levels to create and contribute poppy-inspired artwork for a special April exhibition at The Williamson Museum. Poppies have long symbolized remembrance, resilience, and hope. Through this project, we’re exploring how those ideas connect to personal stories, shared history, and - [The Poppy Project Art Day: Okra Printed Poppies](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/the-poppy-project-art-day-okra-printed-poppies/) - The Poppy Project is a community-based art initiative that invites people of all ages and skill levels to create and contribute poppy-inspired artwork for a special April exhibition at The Williamson Museum. Poppies have long symbolized remembrance, resilience, and hope. Through this project, we’re exploring how those ideas connect to personal stories, shared history, and - [Artist of the Month: The Poppy Project](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/artist-of-the-month-the-poppy-project/) - The Poppy Project is a community-based art initiative that invites people of all ages and skill levels to create and contribute poppy-inspired artwork for a special April exhibition at The Williamson Museum. Poppies have long symbolized remembrance, resilience, and hope. Through this project, we’re exploring how those ideas connect to personal stories, shared history, and - [Artist of the Month: Claire Porter, a Featured Photographer for the Texas Photography Festival](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/artist-of-the-month-claire-porter-a-featured-photographer-for-the-texas-photography-festival/) - Artist of the Month: Claire Porter, Featured Photographer for the Texas Photography Festival Claire Porter, a Featured Photographer for the Texas Photography Festival, is a Texas Hill Country-based fine art photographer whose evocative images capture the elegance, power, and spirit of the equine world. With a lifelong passion for horses and a BFA in Photography, - [Artist of the Month: Bonnie Salser](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/artist-of-the-month-bonnie-salser/) - Artist of the Month: Bonnie Salser Bonnie Salser is a compelling visual artist whose bold abstract works reflect a life shaped by travel, personal resilience, and a deep connection to the natural world. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Bonnie draws on her experiences and observations—from distant landscapes to everyday textures—to create vibrant, - [Museum Open until 8pm Every 1st Friday and 4th Thursday](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/museum-open-until-8pm-every-1st-friday-and-4th-thursday-2/) - Museum Open until 8pm Every 1st Friday and 4th Thursday - [Museum Open until 8pm Every 1st Friday and 4th Thursday](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/museum-open-until-8pm-every-1st-friday-and-4th-thursday/) - Museum Open until 8pm Every 1st Friday and 4th Thursday - [Millennial History Club March](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/millennial-history-club-march/) - History Club: A Craft Night with a Side of Existential DreadDid you grow up reading Dear America by flashlight under your covers?Do you love a good craft project?Are you a millennial who occasionally stares into the void and whispers, “Wow, time is fake”?Then this club is for you.Join The Williamson Museum every 4th Thursday for - [Millennial History Club February](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/millennial-history-club-february/) - Millennial History Club: A Craft Night with a Side of Existential DreadDid you grow up reading Dear America by flashlight under your covers?Do you love a good craft project?Are you a millennial who occasionally stares into the void and whispers, “Wow, time is fake”?Then this club is for you.Join The Williamson Museum every 4th Thursday - [Artist of the Month: The Williamson County Art Guild](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/artist-of-the-month-the-williamson-county-art-guild/) - Artist of the Month featuring The Williamson County Art Guild Celebrating the MomentJanuary 7– January 31 Join us for “Celebrating the Moment,” a dynamic exhibition showcasing the creativity and vision of local artists. The Williamson County Art Guild (WCAG), founded in 1976, is a volunteer-run nonprofit dedicated to art education, supporting local artists, hosting exhibitions, - [February Salon: Brad Stutzman](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/february-salon-brad-stutzman/) - February Salon: Brad Stutzman on Melancholy Paradise 2 With a journalism career spanning five decades, Brad Stutzman has spent his life chronicling the people, stories, and moments that shape communities. He began his journey in 1978 as a 19-year-old copyboy for his hometown newspaper in Binghamton, New York, before moving to Texas in 1981—a place - [January Salon: Debbie Shepherd on What’s Your Town’s Story?](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/january-salon-debbie-shepherd-on-whats-your-towns-story/) - January Salon: Debbie Shepherd on What's Your Town's Story? 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 - [Celebrate Spring at WCOSA](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/celebrate-spring-at-wcosa-2/) - Celebrate Earth Day with The Williamson Museum at Old Settler’s Association in Round Rock on Saturday April 18, 2026 from 10:00AM-3:00PM. This is a free event that will feature fun crafts, activities and more that center around the conservation and protection of the planet for the whole family. Come enjoy this magnificent holiday with us!Williamson - [Hoppy Easter at WCOSA](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/hoppy-easter-at-wcosa-2/) - Hoppy Easter from The Williamson Museum! Explore the grounds and celebrate Easter at Williamson County Old Settlers Association in Round Rock on Saturday, March 14, from 10 am – 3 pm. Sponsored in part by the City of Round Rock, this event is free and open to the public. Old Settlers Association is located at - [Night at the Museum: Wilco Brainrot](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/night-at-the-museum-wilco-brainrot/) - If you can’t beat them, join them — the kids love their brainrot characters, and now you can too! On Saturday February 28th The Williamson Museum will be hosting Wilco Brainrot: Rot your Brain with History as a part of our Night at The Museum series. Starting at 6 PM, come meet some Williamson County - [Crafting with Cocktails: Vintage Valentines](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/crafting-with-cocktails-vintage-valentines-3/) - Friday, February 6th– Surprise that special someone with a unique handmade Valentine! Drop into The Williamson Museum, 716 South Austin Ave in Georgetown, anytime between 6pm-8:00pm on Friday, February 6, to create your own Valentine while sipping a delicious specialty cocktail. Tickets are $10 per person, $8 for museum members and include one drink, crafting - [Crafting With Cocktails: Vintage Valentines](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/crafting-with-cocktails/) - Friday, February 7th– Surprise that special someone with a unique handmade Valentine! Drop into The Williamson Museum, 716 South Austin Ave in Georgetown, anytime between 6pm-8:00pm on Friday, February 7, to create your own Valentine while sipping a delicious specialty cocktail. Tickets are $10 per person, $8 for museum members and include one drink, crafting - [First Friday Ghost Tours September 2026](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/first-friday-ghost-tours-september-2026/) - Experience Georgetown’s Original Ghost Tour! Take a historically accurate one hour walk through the legends, haunts, and spirits of Downtown Georgetown.Every First Friday – March 2026 through November 2026****No Ghost Tour in May 2026, Ghost Tours in October 2026 will be a separate event.Ticket Prices:$15 per museum member/student/military$20 per non-museum memberGet tickets and grab your - [First Friday Ghost Tours August 2026](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/first-friday-ghost-tours-august-2026/) - Experience Georgetown’s Original Ghost Tour! Take a historically accurate one hour walk through the legends, haunts, and spirits of Downtown Georgetown.Every First Friday – March 2026 through November 2026****No Ghost Tour in May 2026, Ghost Tours in October 2026 will be a separate event.Ticket Prices:$15 per museum member/student/military$20 per non-museum memberGet tickets and grab your - [First Friday Ghost Tours July 2026](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/first-friday-ghost-tours-july-2026/) - Experience Georgetown’s Original Ghost Tour! Take a historically accurate one hour walk through the legends, haunts, and spirits of Downtown Georgetown.Every First Friday – March 2026 through November 2026****No Ghost Tour in May 2026, Ghost Tours in October 2026 will be a separate event.Ticket Prices:$15 per museum member/student/military$20 per non-museum memberGet tickets and grab your - [First Friday Ghost Tours June 2026](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/first-friday-ghost-tours-june-2026/) - Experience Georgetown’s Original Ghost Tour! Take a historically accurate one hour walk through the legends, haunts, and spirits of Downtown Georgetown.Every First Friday – March 2026 through November 2026****No Ghost Tour in May 2026, Ghost Tours in October 2026 will be a separate event.Ticket Prices:$15 per museum member/student/military$20 per non-museum memberGet tickets and grab your - [First Friday Ghost Tours April 2026](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/first-friday-ghost-tours-april-2026/) - Experience Georgetown’s Original Ghost Tour! Take a historically accurate one hour walk through the legends, haunts, and spirits of Downtown Georgetown.Every First Friday – March 2026 through November 2026****No Ghost Tour in May 2026, Ghost Tours in October 2026 will be a separate event.Ticket Prices:$15 per museum member/student/military$20 per non-museum memberGet tickets and grab your - [First Friday Ghost Tours March 2026](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/first-friday-ghost-tours-march-2026/) - Experience Georgetown’s Original Ghost Tour! Take a historically accurate one hour walk through the legends, haunts, and spirits of Downtown Georgetown.Every First Friday – March 2026 through November 2026****No Ghost Tour in May 2026, Ghost Tours in October 2026 will be a separate event.Ticket Prices:$15 per museum member/student/military$20 per non-museum memberGet tickets and grab your - [7th Annual Texas Photography Festival](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/7th-annual-texas-photography-festival/) - [A Toast to Our Past: The Gault Site and the Peopling of the Americas](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/a-toast-to-our-past-the-gault-site-and-the-peopling-of-the-americas/) - Click here To Purchase Tickets Join the Williamson County Historical Commission for a fascinating evening as we raise a glass to our shared history! A Toast to Our Past: The Gault Site and the Peopling of the Americas Join the Williamson County Historical Commission for a fascinating evening as we raise a glass to our - [The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/the-american-revolution-experience-traveling-exhibit/) - December 10th – December 20th at the museumDecember 22-January 3rdGeorgetown and Round Rock Public LibrariesFrom an award-winning website to an in-demand pop-up exhibition, the American Revolution Experience, a collaborative project of the American Battlefield Trust and the Daughters of the American Revolution is beginning a new phase in its quest to connect modern audiences with - [December Salon: Alan Slade on Texas Fluted Point Survey](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/december-salon-alan-slade-on-texas-fluted-point-survey/) - December Salon: Alan Slade on Texas Fluted Point Survey Join us for the December Salon at the Williamson Museum, featuring Alan M. Slade, lithic analyst and research associate with the University of Texas at Austin’s Texas Archaeological Research Laboratory. Slade will present “Texas Fluted Point Survey: Latest Update of Clovis and Folsom Points in Texas,” offering - [Artist of the Month: Abigail Waddle](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/artist-of-the-month-abigail-waddle/) - Artist of the Month: Abigail Waddle Abigail Waddle is a South Texas–based artist whose work draws deep inspiration from the wetlands, wildlife, and folklore. Working primarily in oil paint and charcoal, Waddle blends Symbolist influences with themes of nature, myth, and the unconscious. Each piece explores the delicate threshold where instinct meets archetype—where something wild - [November Salon: Preservation](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/november-salon-preservation/) - November Salon: Trae Compton on Preservation Join us on Wednesday, November 12 for the Salon at Wildfire featuring Trae Compton, Vice President & Assistant General Manager at Linbeck. In “Building in Central Texas: Historic Renovations and Their Impacts,” Trae will explore how Central Texas growth is reshaping complex projects—from heritage campuses to cultural spaces—and the strategies that keep historic renovations - [Artist of the Month: Texas Through Her Lens- Frames of Purpose](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/artist-of-the-month-texas-through-her-lens-frames-of-purpose/) - Seven photographers from across Texas come together in this powerful Texas Through Her Lens exhibition, each offering a unique perspective—yet all sharing a passion for storytelling with purpose. Breeann McDaniel calls us to protect the natural wonders that depend on our voices in her series Nature Preserved. Carmen Davailus shares Art with Heart, stories of women rising - [Where The Horses Heal The Soul](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/where-the-horses-heal-the-soul/) - Join The Williamson Museum on October 6th at 6:00pm for a special screening in honor of the 2025 Cattleman’s Ball Honoree Dr. Nancy Krenek.The screening will be $20 per person. All ticket proceeds benefit educational programming.Where the Horses Heal the Soul is a powerful and inspiring documentary that follows children, adults, and veterans as they - [Salon at Wildfire: Darrell Hunt - From Ready Prompts to Prompting AI](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/salon-at-wildfire-darrell-hunt-from-ready-prompts-to-prompting-ai/) - Join us for a conversation with Darrell Hunt tracing a personal and professional journey through the evolution of the computer industry, beginning with an early fascination sparked by the Commodore 64.Darrell Hunt is the Senior Director of Cybersecurity at NVIDIA, bringing nearly 35 years of experience in the computer industry. Over the course of his - [September Salon: Hispanic Heritage in Williamson County](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/september-salon-hispanic-heritage-in-williamson-county/) - Danelle Houck, the Executive Director of The Williamson Museum in Georgetown, Texas will lead an engaging and interactive salon about Hispanic Heritage in Williamson County. This presentation spans over 500 years of Hispanic culture and how it relates to Williamson County. Danelle has been at The Williamson Museum for 11 years and helped develop their highly used - [Swedish Candlelight Christmas 2025](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/swedish-candlelight-christmas-2025/) - Celebrate traditional Texas Swedish Holiday Traditions and Santa Lucia Day with The Williamson Museum and Old Settler’s Association on Friday, December 12th from 6pm-9pm. This is a free event featuring living history, crafts, Julboard tastings, and more.Swedish Candlelight Christmas is located at Williamson County Old Settler’s Association at 3300 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, - [Plans and Profits Cemetery Tour 2025](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/plans-and-profits-cemetery-tour-2025/) - Join the Williamson Museum for a self-guided tour of IOOF Cemetery with living history characters sharing their stories of leadership and business that shaped Williamson County.Come tour between 4pm and 6pm on Saturday, November 8th at IOOF Cemetery. IOOF Cemetery is located at 1117 E. 7th St, Georgetown. Tickets are $12 for students and museum - [Light Painting Workshop with Emily Robinson of LightWorx Studio](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/light-painting-workshop-with-emily-robinson-of-lightworx-studio/) - Light Painting Workshop with Emily Robinson of LightWorx StudioThe Texas Photography Festival is excited to announce a special limited-edition Light Painting Workshop that will take place on Saturday August 23rd.This workshop is presented by Emily Robinson of LightWorx Studio, who was a Texas Photography Festival Featured Photographer in 2021. Emily creates amazing art using simple - [Discovering Round Rock History with Tina Steiner](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/discovering-round-rock-history-with-tina-steiner/) - Discovering Round Rock HistoryTuesday, August 12 @ 12:00 PMAllen R. Baca Center, Grand Room, 301 W. Bagdad Ave.Round Rock Preservation and City of Round Rock Historic Preservation Office are proud to announce that Tina Steiner, a 5th generation Round Rock native, RRISD Educator, and Round Rock Community Leader, will be the featured speaker at their - [Harvest Festival at Old Settler's Association 2025](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/harvest-festival-at-osa-2025/) - It’s fall y’all! Join The Williamson Museum on Saturday September 6th from 10:00AM-3:00 PM for our Harvest Festival at Williamson County Old Settlers Association in Round Rock. Williamson County Old Settlers Association is located at 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd across Harrell Parkway from The Salt Lick BBQ. This Autumn celebration is sponsored in part - [Cocoa with Cowboys 2025](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/cocoa-with-cowboys-2025/) - Howdy y’all! Come warm up at The Williamson Museum during the Christmas Stroll with Cocoa with Cowboys on Saturday, December 6th from 6pm-8pm. This is a free event.For more information please call 512-943-1670 or visit the museum’s website at www.williamsonmuseum.org. - [Shop Small 2025](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/shop-small-2025/) - Join The Williamson Museum for Shop Small Saturday at Willie’s General Store on November 29th from 10am-5pm. We will have live music with Evelyn Billington from 12pm-2pm. Come out and get all of your holiday shopping completed! For more information please call 512-943-1670 or visit us at www.williamsonmuseum.org. - [44th Annual Candyland Christmas Stroll 2025](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/44th-annual-candyland-christmas-stroll-2025-2/) - The museum will be open for the 44th Annual Christmas Stroll on Friday, December 5th from 12pm-8pm; Saturday, December 6th from 11am-8pm; and Sunday, December 7th from 10am-4pm. On Saturday, there will be a parade brunch for Museum Members (invite only) from 9am-11am. On Saturday night from 6pm-8pm, the museum will host Cocoa with Cowboys - [44th Annual Candyland Christmas Stroll 2025](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/44th-annual-candyland-christmas-stroll-2025-3/) - The museum will be open for the 44th Annual Christmas Stroll on Friday, December 5th from 12pm-8pm; Saturday, December 6th from 11am-8pm; and Sunday, December 7th from 10am-4pm. On Saturday, there will be a parade brunch for Museum Members (invite only) from 9am-11am. On Saturday night from 6pm-8pm, the museum will host Cocoa with Cowboys - [44th Annual Candyland Christmas Stroll 2025](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/44th-annual-candyland-christmas-stroll-2025/) - The museum will be open for the 44th Annual Christmas Stroll on Friday, December 5th from 12pm-8pm; Saturday, December 6th from 11am-8pm; and Sunday, December 7th from 10am-4pm. On Saturday, there will be a parade brunch for Museum Members (invite only) from 9am-11am. On Saturday night from 6pm-8pm, the museum will host Cocoa with Cowboys - [Austin Museum Day 2025](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/austin-museum-day-2025/) - Join us at the museum on Sunday, September 21st from 1-4pm for free family fun on Austin Museum Day! Learn about some of Williamson County’s wonderful winged creatures through creative crafts, hands-on activities, and an interactive exhibit. For more information, call 512-943-1670 or visit our website at www.williamsonmuseum.org. - [Ghosts of the Georgetown Square Ghost Tours 2025](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/ghosts-of-the-georgetown-square-ghost-tours-2025-4/) - Join us as we tell the stories of ghosts who have haunted local places for more than a hundred years. There are 3 tours each night to intrigue and delight your paranormal senses.The costumed docent-led hour tour leaves the museum at 7:30pm.Ghost Hunting tours with heightened stories, imagery, and interactive elements leave at 8:00 & - [Ghosts of the Georgetown Square Ghost Tours 2025](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/ghosts-of-the-georgetown-square-ghost-tours-2025-5/) - Join us as we tell the stories of ghosts who have haunted local places for more than a hundred years. There are 3 tours each night to intrigue and delight your paranormal senses.The costumed docent-led hour tour leaves the museum at 7:30pm.Ghost Hunting tours with heightened stories, imagery, and interactive elements leave at 8:00 & - [Ghosts of the Georgetown Square Ghost Tours 2025](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/ghosts-of-the-georgetown-square-ghost-tours-2025-3/) - Join us as we tell the stories of ghosts who have haunted local places for more than a hundred years. There are 3 tours each night to intrigue and delight your paranormal senses.The costumed docent-led hour tour leaves the museum at 7:30pm.Ghost Hunting tours with heightened stories, imagery, and interactive elements leave at 8:00 & - [Ghosts of the Georgetown Square Ghost Tours 2025](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/ghosts-of-the-georgetown-square-ghost-tours-2025-2/) - Join us as we tell the stories of ghosts who have haunted local places for more than a hundred years. There are 3 tours each night to intrigue and delight your paranormal senses.The costumed docent-led hour tour leaves the museum at 7:30pm.Ghost Hunting tours with heightened stories, imagery, and interactive elements leave at 8:00 & - [Ghosts of the Georgetown Square Ghost Tours 2025](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/ghosts-of-the-georgetown-square-ghost-tours-2025/) - Join us as we tell the stories of ghosts who have haunted local places for more than a hundred years. There are 3 tours each night to intrigue and delight your paranormal senses. The costumed docent-led hour tour leaves the museum at 7:30pm. Ghost Hunting tours with heightened stories, imagery, and interactive elements leave at - [Lighting of the Square 2025](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/lighting-of-the-square-2025/) - Come join us for the Lighting of the Square on Friday, November 28th 2025! The museum will have a free craft from 3pm-6pm and live music from Evelyn Billington after the lighting. - [13th Annual Cattleman's Ball](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/13th-annual-cattlemans-ball/) - Celebrate and Support The Williamson Museum’s mission of educating Central Texas When: October 16, 2025 Where: Kalahari Resorts and Conventions 3001 Kalahari Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665 Honoring Dr. Nancy Krenek Click here to Buy Tickets - [Cattleman's Trail Photowalk](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/cattlemans-trail-photowalk/) - Giddy up and Hit the trail with Texas Photo Fest Founder, David Valdez, for a special guided photowalk through Cattleman’s Trail and Second Saturday Market Days. You’ll have the opportunity to photograph a Chuckwagon and living history characters within a bustling Second Saturday Market Day on the Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas! Meet - [Salon at Wildfire: Randy Michna on Williamson County Old Settler](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/salon-at-wildfire-randy-michna-on-williamson-county-old-settler/) - Join us for a conversation on the history of Williamson County's Old Settlers Association with Randy Michna, the Grounds Manager and Caretaker. OSA was organized for the sole purpose of gathering fragments of history and to perpetuate them for further generations. They offer educational programs to children throughout the year and are open daily for - [6th Annual Midsommar Festival](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/6th-annual-midsommar-festival/) - Saturday, June 14th 10am-2pm, 6th Annual MidsommarMidsommar is one of Sweden’s most joyous and traditional festivals. Come celebrate the summer season and Swedish heritage of Williamson County on Saturday June 14th from 10am-2pm at Old Settlers Association in Round Rock! Make flower crowns and dance around the midsommar pole at this free, family event. Old - [Artist of the Month: Mika Geiger, "The Little Wild"](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/artist-of-the-month-mika-geiger/) - The Little Wild A Closer Look at The Insects We Overlook Mika Geiger Insects are everywhere -- underfoot, in the air, nestled in petals, or tucked beneath leaves. Most of the time, we pass them by without a second thought. Through macro photography, I try to slow things down and take a closer look at - [Round Rock Express Community Spotlight](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/round-rock-express-community-spotlight/) - Take the museum out to the ball game on Sunday, August 31st at 1:05 PM! The Williamson Museum will be the Round Rock Express Community Spotlight where tickets purchased using the code, MUSEUM, will include proceeds to our mission to promote the culture and heritage of Williamson County through education, preservation, acquisition and exhibition. Purchase - [Preservation Month Downtown Walking Tour](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/preservation-month-downtown-walking-tour-2/) - Celebrate Preservation Month by taking an hour long historic Architecture and Downtown Walking Tour. Tours will be led at 10am on Saturday, May 24 and May 31. The tour will meet at The Williamson Museum, 716 South Austin Ave, Georgetown TX 78626. - [Preservation Month Downtown Walking Tour](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/preservation-month-downtown-walking-tour/) - Celebrate Preservation Month by taking an hour long historic Architecture and Downtown Walking Tour.Tours will be led at 10am on Saturday, May 24 and May 31. The tour will meet at The Williamson Museum, 716 South Austin Ave, Georgetown TX 78626. - [Salon @ Wildfire: Kat Howell, Quarries of Williamson County](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/salon-wildfire-dawn-orsak-czech-cookbook/) - [First Friday Ghost Tours June 2025](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/first-friday-ghost-tours-june-2025/) - Experience Georgetown’s Original Ghost Tour! Take a historically accurate one hour walk through the legends, haunts, and spirits of Downtown Georgetown. Every First Friday – March 2025 through November 2025** **No Ghost Tour in May and July 2025, Ghost Tours in October 2025 will be a separate event. Ticket Prices: $15 per museum member/student/military $20 - [Gault Site Tours 2nd and 4th Saturday of Every Month](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gault-site-tours-2nd-and-4th-saturday-of-every-month-15/) - The Gault site is one of the largest identified Clovis sites with deposits preceding Clovis as well. More than 2 million artifacts have been recovered from the site. Tours begin at 10am from the Gault Site. Maps and Information will be emailed after your purchase Tours are $20 per person for adults over 13, $10 - [Gault Site Tours 2nd and 4th Saturday of Every Month](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gault-site-tours-2nd-and-4th-saturday-of-every-month-14/) - The Gault site is one of the largest identified Clovis sites with deposits preceding Clovis as well. More than 2 million artifacts have been recovered from the site. Tours begin at 10am from the Gault Site. Maps and Information will be emailed after your purchase Tours are $20 per person for adults over 13, $10 - [Gault Site Tours 2nd and 4th Saturday of Every Month](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gault-site-tours-2nd-and-4th-saturday-of-every-month-13/) - The Gault site is one of the largest identified Clovis sites with deposits preceding Clovis as well. More than 2 million artifacts have been recovered from the site. Tours begin at 10am from the Gault Site. Maps and Information will be emailed after your purchase Tours are $20 per person for adults over 13, $10 - [Gault Site Tours 2nd and 4th Saturday of Every Month](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gault-site-tours-2nd-and-4th-saturday-of-every-month-12/) - The Gault site is one of the largest identified Clovis sites with deposits preceding Clovis as well. More than 2 million artifacts have been recovered from the site. Tours begin at 10am from the Gault Site. Maps and Information will be emailed after your purchase Tours are $20 per person for adults over 13, $10 - [Gault Site Tours 2nd and 4th Saturday of Every Month](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gault-site-tours-2nd-and-4th-saturday-of-every-month-11/) - The Gault site is one of the largest identified Clovis sites with deposits preceding Clovis as well. More than 2 million artifacts have been recovered from the site. Tours begin at 10am from the Gault Site. Maps and Information will be emailed after your purchase Tours are $20 per person for adults over 13, $10 - [Gault Site Tours 2nd and 4th Saturday of Every Month](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gault-site-tours-2nd-and-4th-saturday-of-every-month-10/) - The Gault site is one of the largest identified Clovis sites with deposits preceding Clovis as well. More than 2 million artifacts have been recovered from the site. Tours begin at 10am from the Gault Site. Maps and Information will be emailed after your purchase Tours are $20 per person for adults over 13, $10 - [Gault Site Tours 2nd and 4th Saturday of Every Month](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gault-site-tours-2nd-and-4th-saturday-of-every-month-9/) - The Gault site is one of the largest identified Clovis sites with deposits preceding Clovis as well. More than 2 million artifacts have been recovered from the site. Tours begin at 10am from the Gault Site. Maps and Information will be emailed after your purchase Tours are $20 per person for adults over 13, $10 - [Gault Site Tours 2nd and 4th Saturday of Every Month](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gault-site-tours-2nd-and-4th-saturday-of-every-month-8/) - The Gault site is one of the largest identified Clovis sites with deposits preceding Clovis as well. More than 2 million artifacts have been recovered from the site. Tours begin at 10am from the Gault Site. Maps and Information will be emailed after your purchase Tours are $20 per person for adults over 13, $10 - [Salon @ Wildfire: Belford Lumber Wars with Liz Weaver](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/salon-wildfire-belford-lumber-wars-with-liz-weaver/) - [Artist of the Month: Marcus Delzell, "Psychographia"](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/artist-of-the-month-marcus-delzell/) - Marcus Delzell is a painter, sculptor, and dramatist whose work investigates themes of identity and the unseen psychological forces that shape human experience. Based in Austin, Texas, Delzell's artwork is distinguished by a provocative visual language that illuminates the concealed dimensions of the human psyche and the masks worn to navigate them. At the core - [Artist of the Month Special Reception @ 6:00 PM](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/artist-of-the-month-special-reception-600-pm/) - Join us for a special artist reception on Friday, May 9th, from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM to meet artist Marcus Delzell's, Psychographia ,From Thought to Form. - [Discovering Round Rock History With Randy Michna from Old Settlers Association](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/discovering-round-rock-history-with-randy-michna-from-old-settlers-association/) - [Chuckwagon Dinner and Play](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/chuckwagon-dinner-and-play/) - Saddle up for some cowboy fun at the Chuckwagon Dinner and Play under the trees at Old Settlers Association. Return to those thrilling days of yesteryear with Tales of the Old Ranger, in the Saga of Round Rock brought to you by WOTR, Williamson Old Time Radio. Tickets are $30 per person, $25 for members, - [19th Annual Pioneer Public Day](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/19th-annual-pioneer-public-day/) - The Williamson Museum invites you to the 19th annual Pioneer Days at Old Settlers Association in Round Rock on Saturday, May 3, from 10 am – 3 pm. Sponsored in part by the City of Round Rock and HEB, the event is free and open to the public. Old Settlers Association is located at 3300 - [Summer History Explorers Camp: Movers & Shakers Jul 28-Aug 1](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/summer-history-explorers-camp-movers-shakers-jul-28-aug-1/) - Come join us in learning about some real groundbreaking Williamson County residents! As an apprentice builder and creator, you’ll explore different arenas of innovation and imagination through the construction and history of buildings. The camp will also learn about different inventors that had lasting impacts on our lives and the world at large. Through stem-based - [Summer History Explorers Camp: Builders & Inventors July 21-25](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/summer-history-explorers-camp-builders-inventors-july-21-25/) - Come join us in learning about some real groundbreaking Williamson County residents! As an apprentice builder and creator, you’ll explore different arenas of innovation and imagination through the construction and history of buildings. The camp will also learn about different inventors that had lasting impacts on our lives and the world at large. Through - [Night at the Museum - Frontiers: From Then to Now](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/night-at-the-museum-frontiers-from-then-to-now/) - Willie the Longhorn has escaped from his pioneer family to head to space! We need your help to find him! Come explore the history of pioneers and space exploration where the museum comes to life and we need your help to solve this mystery of frontiers. At 6pm the museum exhibits will wake up for - [Build It With Belford](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/build-it-with-belford-2/) - C. S. Belford owned the Belford Lumber Company and built many buildings all over Georgetown. Come on out to learn more about this famous local builder and try your hand at building something of your own!This event runs from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, May 24th. It is free, but limited to the first 48 - [Build It With Belford](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/build-it-with-belford/) - C. S. Belford owned the Belford Lumber Company and built many buildings all over Georgetown. Come on out to learn more about this famous local builder and try your hand at building something of your own!This event runs from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, May 10th. It is free, but limited to the first 48 - [Spirits With Spirits 2025](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/spirits-with-spirits-2025/) - Join the Williamson Museum for a special event! Skeptics and believers are invited to join us for our Spirits with Spirits Happy Haunting Hour on October 25th from 6:30-9:00pm. We’ll provide the drinks and equipment– you investigate the museum for paranormal activity, energy signatures, and hauntings! Tickets include drinks, light bites, and an interactive ghost - [Marking History](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/marking-history-3/) - Georgetown’s historical markers will come to life in downtown Georgetown from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday May 17th. Join The Williamson Museum to stroll around and meet the characters who helped shape our city! This is a free event. Maps are available on the day of the tour at The Williamson Museum, 716 South - [Saloon Night at the Museum](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/saloon-night-at-the-museum/) - You’re Invited for a Night of Fun and Fundraising! Come try your luck at Saloon Night at the Museum. From 6pm-9pm you will be able to explore the museum with living history characters and historic gambling games! Tickets are $35 per person, $30 Museum Members. For more information please call The Williamson Museum 512-943-1670. Click - [6th Annual Texas Photography Workshops](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/6th-annual-texas-photography-workshops/) - All workshops will take place at the Georgetown Art Center Classroom at 816 S Main St. Price per workshop is $35.11:00am Macro Photography Workshop with Carol WhitneyImmerse yourself in the captivating world of macro water droplet photography and discover the intricate details of color, contrast, patterns, and repetition that often go unnoticed in our daily lives.In this - [Museum Closed for Maintenance](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/museum-closed-for-maintenance/) - [CANCELLED: Gault Site Tours 2nd and 4th Saturday of Every Month](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gault-site-tours-2nd-and-4th-saturday-of-every-month-3/) - The Gault site is one of the largest identified Clovis sites with deposits preceding Clovis as well. More than 2 million artifacts have been recovered from the site. Tours begin at 10am from the Gault Site. Maps and Information will be emailed after your purchase Tours are $20 per person for adults over 13, $10 - [Mason Heritage Days in Leander](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/mason-heritage-days-in-leander/) - Take a step back in time at Leander's Mason Homestead! Enjoy food and fun while learning about the fascinating history of the region. This year's event partners with the Leander Historical Preservation Commission as well as the Williamson Museum to bring history to life. Many booths will have take-home activities or hands-on experiences for participants - [Carver Center for Families Scanning Day](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/carver-center-for-families-scanning-day-2/) - Help us build a digital archive and collection to document the history of African American Georgetown residents. Bring your photographs, letters, small objects, & printed materials to have them scanned. Staff from the Southwestern University Distinctive Collections, Georgetown Public Library, and the Williamson Museum will be on hand to scan the items and return them - [Carver Center for Families Scanning Day](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/carver-center-for-families-scanning-day/) - Help us build a digital archive and collection to document the history of African American Georgetown residents. Bring your photographs, letters, small objects, & printed materials to have them scanned. Staff from the Southwestern University Distinctive Collections, Georgetown Public Library, and the Williamson Museum will be on hand to scan the items and return them - [Discovering Round Rock History](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/discovering-round-rock-history-2/) - Round Rock Preservation and CoRR Historic Preservation Office next history program is scheduled for February 11, noon - 1:00 p.m., at the Baca Center. Local historian Elroy Haverlah will be talking about the history of Kenney's Fort and his most recent book on this subject. Bring your lunch, and Round Rock Preservation will provide the - [Hoppy Easter at WCOSA](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/hoppy-easter-at-wcosa/) - Hoppy Easter from The Williamson Museum! Explore the grounds and celebrate Easter at Williamson County Old Settlers Association in Round Rock on Saturday, April 12, from 10 am – 3 pm. Sponsored in part by the City of Round Rock , the event is free and open to the public. Old Settlers Association is located - [Celebrate Spring at WCOSA](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/celebrate-spring-at-wcosa/) - The Williamson Museum invites you to celebrate spring at Williamson County Old Settlers Association in Round Rock on Saturday, March 22nd, from 10 am – 3 pm. Sponsored in part by the City of Round Rock , the event is free and open to the public. Old Settlers Association is located at 3300 E. Palm - [First Friday Ghost Tours September 2025](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/first-friday-ghost-tours-september-2025/) - Experience Georgetown’s Original Ghost Tour! Take a historically accurate one hour walk through the legends, haunts, and spirits of Downtown Georgetown. Every First Friday – March 2025 through November 2025** **No Ghost Tour in May and July 2025, Ghost Tours in October 2025 will be a separate event. Ticket Prices: $15 per museum member/student/military $20 - [First Friday Ghost Tours August 2025](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/first-friday-ghost-tours-august-2025-2/) - Experience Georgetown’s Original Ghost Tour! Take a historically accurate one hour walk through the legends, haunts, and spirits of Downtown Georgetown. Every First Friday – March 2025 through November 2025** **No Ghost Tour in May and July 2025, Ghost Tours in October 2025 will be a separate event. Ticket Prices: $15 per museum member/student/military $20 - [First Friday Ghost Tours November 2025](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/first-friday-ghost-tours-august-2025/) - Experience Georgetown’s Original Ghost Tour! Take a historically accurate one hour walk through the legends, haunts, and spirits of Downtown Georgetown. Every First Friday – March 2025 through November 2025** **No Ghost Tour in May and July 2025, Ghost Tours in October 2025 will be a separate event. Ticket Prices: $15 per museum member/student/military $20 - [First Friday Ghost Tours April 2025](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/first-friday-ghost-tours-april-2025/) - Experience Georgetown’s Original Ghost Tour! Take a historically accurate one hour walk through the legends, haunts, and spirits of Downtown Georgetown. Every First Friday – March 2025 through November 2025** **No Ghost Tour in May and July 2025, Ghost Tours in October 2025 will be a separate event. Ticket Prices: $15 per museum member/student/military $20 - [First Friday Ghost Tours March 2025](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/first-friday-ghost-tours-2025/) - Experience Georgetown’s Original Ghost Tour! Take a historically accurate one hour walk through the legends, haunts, and spirits of Downtown Georgetown. Every First Friday – March 2025 through November 2025** **No Ghost Tour in May and July 2025, Ghost Tours in October 2025 will be a separate event. Ticket Prices: $15 per museum member/student/military $20 - [Building Up Wilco Opens to the Public](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/building-up-wilco-opens-to-the-public/) - [Artist of the Month: Williamson County Art Guild](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/artist-of-the-month-williamson-county-art-guild/) - [Artist of the Month: Williamson County Art Guild](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/artist-of-the-month-williamson-county-art-guild/) - [Artist of the Month: Closed for Restoration](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/artist-of-the-month-closed-for-restoration/) - [Artist of the Month: Lawann Tull](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/artist-of-the-month-lawann-tull/) - [Artist of the Month: Sarah Waddle](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/artist-of-the-month-sarah-waddle/) - [Artist of the Month: Alex Dupre](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/artist-of-the-month-alex-dupre/) - [Artist of the Month: Sung Cha Brooks](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/artist-of-the-month-sung-cha-brooks/) - [Salon @ Wildfire: A Swedish Trivia Night](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/salon-wildfire-a-swedish-trivia-night/) - [Salon @ Wildfire: The Texas Wendish Museum](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/salon-wildfire-the-texas-wendish-museum/) - [Salon @ Wildfire: The O'Henry Museum](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/salon-wildfire-the-ohenry-museum/) - [Salon @ Wildfire: Under-Appreciated Women in STEAM](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/salon-wildfire-under-appreciated-women-in-steam/) - [A Toast To Our Past Featuring Dr. Donald S. Frazier](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/a-toast-to-our-past-featuring-dr-donald-s-frazier/) - Join the Williamson County Historical Commission for an engaging history presentation by Dr. Donald S. Frazier on Thursday, February 13th at the Historic Williamson County CourthouseTickets are $20 dollarsLight Refreshments will be served.A Journey Interrupted: A Civil War Incident in Williamson CountyThis presentation by Dr. Donald S. Frazier will take the audience on a journey - [Artist of the Month: Texas Photography Festival Featured Photographer](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/artist-of-the-month-photofest/) - [Gone to Texas Closes @ 5:00 PM](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gone-to-texas-closes/) - [Gault Site Tours 2nd and 4th Saturday of Every Month](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gault-site-tours-2nd-and-4th-saturday-of-every-month-7/) - The Gault site is one of the largest identified Clovis sites with deposits preceding Clovis as well. More than 2 million artifacts have been recovered from the site. Tours begin at 10am from the Gault Site. Maps and Information will be emailed after your purchase Tours are $20 per person for adults over 13, $10 - [Gault Site Tours 2nd and 4th Saturday of Every Month](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gault-site-tours-2nd-and-4th-saturday-of-every-month-6/) - The Gault site is one of the largest identified Clovis sites with deposits preceding Clovis as well. More than 2 million artifacts have been recovered from the site. Tours begin at 10am from the Gault Site. Maps and Information will be emailed after your purchase Tours are $20 per person for adults over 13, $10 - [Gault Site Tours 2nd and 4th Saturday of Every Month](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gault-site-tours-2nd-and-4th-saturday-of-every-month-5/) - The Gault site is one of the largest identified Clovis sites with deposits preceding Clovis as well. More than 2 million artifacts have been recovered from the site. Tours begin at 10am from the Gault Site. Maps and Information will be emailed after your purchase Tours are $20 per person for adults over 13, $10 - [Gault Site Tours 2nd and 4th Saturday of Every Month](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gault-site-tours-2nd-and-4th-saturday-of-every-month-4/) - The Gault site is one of the largest identified Clovis sites with deposits preceding Clovis as well. More than 2 million artifacts have been recovered from the site. Tours begin at 10am from the Gault Site. Maps and Information will be emailed after your purchase Tours are $20 per person for adults over 13, $10 - [Gault Site Tours 2nd and 4th Saturday of Every Month](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gault-site-tours-2nd-and-4th-saturday-of-every-month-2/) - The Gault site is one of the largest identified Clovis sites with deposits preceding Clovis as well. More than 2 million artifacts have been recovered from the site. Tours begin at 10am from the Gault Site. Maps and Information will be emailed after your purchase Tours are $20 per person for adults over 13, $10 - [Night at the Museum: Pirates Buried Treasure](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/night-at-the-museum-pirates-buried-treasure/) - Arrgh! We need ye help Mateys! The Olive Brothers Buccaneer Crew has Buried their treasure in the museum. Come explore the history of pirates where the museum comes to life and we need your help to solve the pirate mystery. At 6pm the museum exhibits will wake up for the night and lead families in - [6th Annual Texas Photography Festival](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/6th-annual-texas-photography-festival/) - The Texas Photography Festival is a one-day event held in Georgetown, Texas, on the third Saturday in March. Each year, it showcases the work of 12 selected Featured Photographers from around the state of Texas, and features the artists and their top 10 images inside participating businesses downtown on the Georgetown Square. The event is hosted by The Williamson - ["Welcome Home: Voices from Home on the Vietnam War" Opens!](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/welcome-home-voices-from-home-on-the-vietnam-war-opens/) - Welcome Home explores the narratives and events of the Vietnam War, and utilizes the voices and stories from veterans who served during the Vietnam era, their spouses and their experiences, and the how their children viewed the world during the war. - [Swedish Candlelight Christmas Photo Walk Pop Up](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/swedish-candlelight-christmas-photo-walk-pop-up/) - Join Texas Photo Fest Founder, David Valdez, for a special guided photowalk through a traditional Swedish Holiday tradition, Santa Lucia Day at 6pm. This is your unique opportunity to photograph history through historic cabins, crafts, and holiday lights. This a free event. Photowalk meets at the information tent at Swedish Candlelight Christmas. The photowalk will - [Christmas Stroll Museum Hours](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/christmas-stroll-museum-hours/) - Friday December 6th--12:00pm to 8:00pm Saturday December 7th--11:00am to 8:00pm Parade Brunch for Museum Members (Invite Only) 9:00am to 11:00am Cocoa with Cowboys & Live Music From Evelyn Billington--Free Museum Event for ALL 6:00pm to 8:00pm Sunday December 8th--11:00am-4:00pm - [Historic Holiday Walking Tour](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/historic-holiday-walking-tour/) - Celebrate the history and holiday spirit of Downtown Georgetown by taking an hour long historic Architecture and Downtown Walking Tour with a seasonal focus. The tour will meet at The Williamson Museum, 716 South Austin Ave, Georgetown TX 78626. For more information call 512-943-1670. - [Lighting of the Square 2024](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/lighting-of-the-square-2024/) - Come join The Williamson Museum for Lighting of the Square: Free Kids Craft from 3pm-6pm Poppy the Elf Hunt and Museum Bird Hunt from 12pm-8pm Live Music with Evelyn Billington after the Lighting of the Square Ceremony. Information about the Lighting of the Square Event: The lighting will be held on the east steps - [Shop Small Saturday](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/shop-small-saturday-2/) - Come Shop Small with The Williamson Museum! Enjoy Live Music from Evelyn Billington from 12pm-2pm. Buy your 2024 Capitol Ornaments and 2025 Williamson County Historical Commission Calendars! - [Swedish Candlelight Christmas](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/swedish-candlelight-christmas/) - Celebrate Swedish Holiday Traditions and Santa Lucia Day with The Williamson Museum on Friday December 13th from 6pm -9pm at Williamson County Old Settler's Association. This is a free family friendly event that includes Living History, Crafts, Julboard Tastings, and more! Old Settlers Association is located at 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd. This event is - [Holidays @ the Homestead with the Mason Heritage Foundation](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/holidays-the-homestead-with-the-mason-heritage-foundation/) - Join the Mason Heritage Foundation, the San Gabriel Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Leander Historic Preservation Commission from 10a - 5p on Saturday, November 16th for a day of holiday festivities. Shop for your loved ones and get in to the winter spirit! The event is located at the Mason Homestead in - [Museum Closed for the Holidays 12/22/2024 - 01/02/2025](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/museum-closed-for-the-holidays-12-22-2024-01-02-2025/) - [Gault Site Tours 2nd and 4th Saturday of Every Month](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gault-site-tours-01-25-25/) - The Gault site is one of the largest identified Clovis sites with deposits preceding Clovis as well. More than 2 million artifacts have been recovered from the site. Tours begin at 10am from the Gault Site. Maps and Information will be emailed after your purchase Tours are $20 per person for adults over 13, $10 - [Gault Site Tours 2nd and 4th Saturday of Every Month](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gaultsite01-11-25/) - The Gault site is one of the largest identified Clovis sites with deposits preceding Clovis as well. More than 2 million artifacts have been recovered from the site. Tours begin at 10am from the Gault Site. Maps and Information will be emailed after your purchase Tours are $20 per person for adults over 13, $10 - [Gault Site Tours 2nd and 4th Saturday of Every Month](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gault-site-tours-11-23-24/) - The Gault site is one of the largest identified Clovis sites with deposits preceding Clovis as well. More than 2 million artifacts have been recovered from the site. Tours begin at 10am from the Gault Site. Maps and Information will be emailed after your purchase Tours are $20 per person for adults over 13, $10 - [Gault Site Tours 2nd and 4th Saturday of Every Month](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gault-site-tours-12-14/) - The Gault site is one of the largest identified Clovis sites with deposits preceding Clovis as well. More than 2 million artifacts have been recovered from the site. Tours begin at 10am from the Gault Site. Maps and Information will be emailed after your purchase Tours are $20 per person for adults over 13, $10 - [Gault Site Tours 2nd and 4th Saturday of Every Month](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gault-site-tours-12-28-24/) - The Gault site is one of the largest identified Clovis sites with deposits preceding Clovis as well. More than 2 million artifacts have been recovered from the site. Tours begin at 10am from the Gault Site. Maps and Information will be emailed after your purchase Tours are $20 per person for adults over 13, $10 - [Gault Site Tours 2nd and 4th Saturday of Every Month](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gault-site-tours-2nd-and-4th-saturday-of-every-month/) - The Gault site is one of the largest identified Clovis sites with deposits preceding Clovis as well. More than 2 million artifacts have been recovered from the site. Tours begin at 10am from the Gault Site. Maps and Information will be emailed after your purchase Tours are $20 per person for adults over 13, $10 - [Gault Site Tours 2nd and 4th Saturday of Every Month](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gault-site-tours-10-26/) - The Gault site is one of the largest identified Clovis sites with deposits preceding Clovis as well. More than 2 million artifacts have been recovered from the site. Tours begin at 10am from the Gault Site. Maps and Information will be emailed after your purchase Tours are $20 per person for adults over 13, $10 - [Discovering Round Rock History](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/discovering-round-rock-history/) - Tuesday, October 22, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Join Round Rock Preservation for a lunch conversation with Round Rock's Urban Forestry Division. Bring your lunch and they will provide water and cookies! - [Gault Site Tours 2nd and 4th Saturday of Every Month](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gault-tours-10-12-24/) - The Gault site is one of the largest identified Clovis sites with deposits preceding Clovis as well. More than 2 million artifacts have been recovered from the site. Tours begin at 10am from the Gault Site. Maps and Information will be emailed after your purchaseTours are $20 per person for adults over 13, $10 per - [Cemetery Tours : Love & Loss](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/cemetery-tours-love-loss/) - Join The Williamson Museum a for a self-guided tour with living history characters sharing stories of love and loss in Williamson County Texas. On Saturday, November 2nd, the tour will start at 4pm and go until 6pm at IOOF Cemetery located at 1117 E. 7th Street Georgetown, TX 78626. Tickets are $15, $12 for members, purchase - [Stagecoach Inn Grand Reopening](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/stagecoach-inn-grand-reopening/) - Join us and our volunteers at the Chisholm Trail Crossing Park in Round Rock for a morning of celebration for the grand reopening of the Stagecoach Inn. The event includes a 30-minute program, unveiling of the Engraved Bricks Display, ribbon cutting at the Inn, followed by a “Come and Go” open house at the Inn. - [Salon: Thoughts of a Retired Cardiologist](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/salon-thoughts-of-a-retired-cardiologist/) - [Salon at the Museum: 100 Years of the Ducks with Tim Crow](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/salon-at-the-museum-100-years-of-the-ducks-with-tim-crow/) - [Salon with Jade Fabello](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/salon-with-jade-fobello/) - The Art of Engaging Storytelling Freelance Writer Jade Fabello (Texas Monthly, Starwars.com) discusses storytelling tools across mediums and the barriers between message intended and message received. - [Kalahari's Sculpting the Future -Artist of the Month](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/kalaharis-sculpting-the-future-artist-of-the-month/) - Enjoy exquisite pieces from talented African artists and entrepreneurs from several different countries from Kalahari's Sculpting the Future by the Nelson Family Life Foundation. - [Autumn Art Stroll with Kalahari](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/autumn-art-stroll-with-kalahari/) - [A Toast to Our Past - An Evening with Mike Cox](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/a-toast-to-our-past-an-evening-with-mike-cox/) - Purchase Tickets Here! Come and join the Williamson County Historical Commission for a special evening with Texas Ranger historian, Mike Cox, at 710 S Main St. Get ready for a night filled with captivating stories, fascinating history, and complementary drinks and eats. This in-person event is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich - [Salon with Gretchen Upshaw of Spellcasters](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/salon-with-gretchen-upshaw-of-spellcasters/) - [Tom Cavness Artist of the Month](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/tom-cavness-artist-of-the-month/) - [Texas A&M Photo Pop Up](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/texas-am-photo-pop-up-2/) - Join The Texas Photography Festival for a unique pop-up event on Saturday, September 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the George H.W. Bush Library and Museum in College Station! Hear behind-the-scenes stories from two photographers during Bush's time in office — our founder and Bush's presidential photographer, David Valdez, and U.S. Air Force - [Ghosts of the Georgetown Square Ghost Tours- October 2024](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/ghosts-of-the-georgetown-square-ghost-tours-october-2024/) - Join us as we tell the stories of ghosts who have haunted local places for more than a hundred years. There are 3 tours each night to intrigue and delight your paranormal senses. The costumed docent-led hour tour leaves the museum at 7:30pm. Ghost Hunting tours with heightened stories, imagery, and interactive elements leave at - [Austin Museum Day](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/austin-museum-day-2/) - Just like the mesmerizing monarch butterfly migration of this season is a once a year spectacle you don’t want to miss, so too is Austin Museum Day! In honor of Hispanic Heritage month, come learn with us about the vibrant and rich history of Williamson County’s Hispanic residents. Open on Sunday, September 22 nd from - [Cocoa with Cowboys](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/cocoa-with-cowboys-2/) - Stop by The Williamson Museum, 716 South Austin Ave, for free cookies and cocoa from 6pm-8pm with your favorite cowboy characters. - [Spirits with Spirits: Happy Haunting Hour](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/spirits-with-spirits-happy-haunting-hour-3/) - Join the Williamson Museum for a special event! Skeptics and believers are invited to join us for our Spirits with Spirits Happy Haunting Hour. We’ll provide the drinks and equipment– you investigate the museum for paranormal activity, energy signatures, and hauntings! Tickets include drinks, light bites, and an interactive ghost tour around the square. This - [12th Annual Cattleman's Ball](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/12th-annual-cattlemans-ball/) - Join us at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions for Cattleman's Ball! The Williamson Museum’s annual Cattleman’s Ball will be hosted on Thursday, October 3 at Kalahari Resorts in Round Rock, Texas. Celebrate the history of The Williamson Museum with interactive exhibits, a delicious dinner, wine, beer, and historical games all while two-stepping the night away. The - [The Salon at Wildfire with Traces of Texas](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/the-salon-at-wildfire-with-traces-of-texas/) - Join the Williamson Museum in the backroom of Wildfire Restaurant on Wednesday, August 14th at 6:30 PM for our Salon speaker series. August’s speaker will be Jac Darsnek discussing his Texana photography project, Traces of Texas. Reservations are not required. Guests are encouraged to show up early to enjoy a meal beforehand and during the - [Wilco in Writing Opens](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/wilco-in-writing-opens/) - Join us on August 9, 2024 for the grand opening of Wilco in Writing: Over 175 Years of Writing in Williamson County. History is told through writing and there are plenty of stories to uncover in over 175 years of Williamson County. Our county has tales of love, death, war, slavery, and more. Straight from - [August Artist of the Month](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/august-artist-of-the-month/) - Curated by Linda Nickell Texas is vast and it hosts varied and interesting subjects while providing a diverse playground for photographers. From the tiny creatures that call it home to the wide open spaces that are quiet and filled with wonder and wanderers. Photography allows us to tell stories through millions of pixels and this - [Crafting with Cocktails : Journal Art](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/crafting-with-cocktails-journal-art/) - Have a story to tell or an artistic vision with no place to record it? Drop into The Williamson Museum, 716 South Austin Ave in Georgetown, anytime between 6pm-8:30pm on Friday, August 9th, to decorate a journal that could just be the vehicle for your creative journey to take off, while sipping a delicious specialty cocktail. - [Night at the Museum: Back to the Future](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/night-at-the-museum-back-to-the-future/) - Saturday, August 24, Night at the Museum: Back to The Future, 6pm-9pmPack up the DeLorean and join the museum for a time traveling mystery. In honor of the 20th Anniversary of the Museum, take a trip through the 1950s to the 2000s to learn about Williamson County History. We need your help to recover clues - [Salon at Wildfire](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/salon-at-wildfire/) - Join the Williamson Museum in the backroom of Wildfire Restaurant on Wednesday, July 10th at 6:30 PM for our Salon speaker series. July’s Topic will be Latina Servicewomen in World War II presented by Valerie Martinez from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio. Reservations are not required. Guests are encouraged to - [Summer Explorer's Half Day Museum Camp: July 8-July 12](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/summer-explorers-half-day-museum-camp-july-8-july-12/) - Ever wanted to go behind the scenes in a museum? Maybe you want to dig up bones like a paleontologist or hang art like a curator? Experience all the fun in this behind the scenes museum camp for Ages 6 and up! Camp runs from 9am-12pm. Snack is included! Register Here - [The Salon at Wildfire](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/the-salon-at-wildfire-june-2024/) - A Family Road Trip Through 400 Years of History Ralph Russell will present the history of Georgetown's Russell and Williams families from the 17th century onward. - [The Salon at Wildfire](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/the-salon-at-wildfire-may-2024-2/) - Scoundrels! Join us at the Salon as we explore cheating, lying, burning, and stealing misdeeds during the first half-century of Georgetown history. - [Gault Site Tours Spring 2024](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gault-site-tours-spring-2024/) - The Gault site is one of the largest identified Clovis sites with deposits preceding Clovis as well. More than 2 million artifacts have been recovered from the site. Tours begin at 10am from the Gault Site. Maps and Information will be emailed after your purchase. Tours will be hosted on the following dates: 01/20/24 02/17/24 - [Historic Architecture and Downtown Walking Tour](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/historic-architecture-and-downtown-walking-tour/) - Celebration Preservation Month by taking an hour long historic Architecture and Downtown Walking Tour. The tour will meet at The Williamson Museum, 716 South Austin Ave, Georgetown TX 78626 Tours are free and first come, first served. Tours: Saturday May 11th at 10am, Saturday May 25th at 10am, and Thursday May 30th at 2pm. - [Marking History](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/marking-history-2/) - Georgetown’s historical markers will come to life in downtown Georgetown from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday May 18th. Join The Williamson Museum to stroll around and meet the characters who helped shape our city! This is a free event. Maps are available on the day of the tour at The Williamson Museum, 716 South Austin Ave, - [Pioneer Day PhotoWalk Pop Up](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/pioneer-day-photowalk-pop-up/) - Join Texas Photography Festival founder David Valdez for a special guided photo walk through the Williamson Museum's 18th Annual Pioneer Day. This is your unique opportunity to photograph history through historic cabins, crafts, and demonstrators. The photo walk meets at the information tent at Pioneer Day. Sponsored in part by the City of Round Rock, the - [18th Annual Pioneer Day](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/18th-annual-pioneer-day/) - The Williamson Museum invites you to the 18th annual Pioneer Days at Old Settlers Association in Round Rock on Saturday, May 4, from 10 am – 3 pm. Sponsored in part by the City of Round Rock , the event is free and open to the public. Old Settlers Association is located at 3300 E. - [Chuckwagon Dinner](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/chuckwagon-dinner/) - Saddle up for some cowboy fun at the Chuckwagon Dinner under the trees at Old Settlers Association. Tickets are $30 per person, $25 for members, $15 for children, and include a dutch oven dinner with all the fixins, beer, wine and sodas. Tickets can be purchased online here or by calling 512-943-1670. Sponsored in part - [Solar Eclipse Viewing Party](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/solar-eclipse-viewing-party/) - Come hang out with The Williamson Museum for the Total Solar Eclipse! We will have crafts, snacks and solar eclipse viewing glasses for $3 per pair. - [Bill Pickett Invitational Trail Ride](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/bill-pickett-trail-ride/) - The Bill Pickett Invitational Trail Ride is scheduled for Saturday, October 26th 2024. Check back here for more information as it becomes available! - [The Salon at Wildfire](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/the-salon-april-2024/) - Women of Wilco with Helen Cordes Meet some wonderful women of Wilco! Journalist Helen Cordes went digging for Wilco herstories and found amazing females who made life better in lots of Wilco towns. From Buttercup to Weir, these ladies—from pioneering doctors to suffragists to tough cowgals to business queenpins—inspired future generations and contributed - ["Look Up!" Art Competition Submissions](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/look-up-art-competition-submissions/) - Participate in an art competition hosted by the Williamson Museum and have your art displayed in the museum for the month of April. Inspired by the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, we encourage artists to “look up” for their inspiration, whatever that may mean to you. Theme: Look Up All 2-D mediums accepted Maximum size - [Saloon Night at the Williamson Museum](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/saloon-night/) - May 17, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM @ The Williamson MuseumCelebrate 20 years of the Williamson Museum located at the historic Farmers State Bank on Friday, May 17 from 6:00 PM 9:00 PM. The evening will include historic games played in the wild west, fantastic food and beverages, and a night to celebrate with the - [Crafting with Cocktails: Vintage Valentine's](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/crafting-with-cocktails-vintage-valentines-2/) - Surprise that special someone with a unique handmade Valentine! Drop into the museum, anytime between 6pm-8:30pm on Friday, February 9, to create your own Valentine while sipping a delicious specialty cocktail. Tickets are $10 per person, $8 for museum members and include one drink, crafting supplies, and light snacks. This event is for adults 21 - [The Salon at the Williamson Museum](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/the-salon-at-wildfire-february-2024/) - Fire of Love documentary screening Join us at the museum on February 14th for a special Valentine's Day Salon: A screening of the Oscar-nominated, National Geographic documentary film Fire of Love. "Katia and Maurice Krafft loved two things — each other and volcanoes. For two decades, the daring French volcanologist couple roamed - [The Salon at Wildfire](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/the-salon-at-wildfire/) - Go Beyond the Road with TxDOT: Wilco Edition What goes into (and under) Texas's roads and highways? Rebekah Dobrasko, Cultural Resources Director for TxDOT Environmental Affairs, will take us on a road trip through TxDOT's environmental planning, archaeological sites in Williamson County, the discovery of Inner Space Caverns, and preserving the historic Austin Avenue - [Pistons on the Bricks](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/pistons-on-the-bricks/) - December 18, 2023 https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/pistons-on-the-bricks/ A pop up photography and car show in downtown Bartlett, TX - [14th Annual Georgetown Swirl](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/14th-georgetown-swirl/) - The Williamson Museum is a participating location for the 14th Annual Georgetown Swirl on Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Get your tickets today! - [First Friday Ghost Tours 2024](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/first-friday-ghost-tours-2024/) - Experience Georgetown's Original Ghost Tour! Take a historically accurate one hour walk through the legends, haunts, and spirits of Downtown Georgetown. Every First Friday – March 2024 through November 2024** **No Ghost Tour in May 2024, Ghost Tours in October 2024 will be a separate event. Ticket Prices: $15 per museum member/student/military $20 per non-museum - [The Salon at The Museum](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/the-salon-at-the-museum/) - The Night Owl Before Christmas Join us for a special holiday Salon featuring ghosts of Christmases past, present, and future! Stephen Belyeu, producer and host of the Night Owl podcast, will be at the museum to to discuss Dickensian ghosts, historical holiday hauntings, what makes for a good paranormal podcast, and whatever else comes - [The Salon at Wildfire](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/the-salon-at-wildfire-january-2024/) - September 22, 2023 22 September The Salon at Wildfire Williamson Museum https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/the-salon-at-wildfire-january-2024/ - [Summer History Camp Week 2: 1897-1969](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/summer-history-camp-week-2-1897-1969/) - Take a step back into our time machine to be a political superhero and experience 100 years of life on the campaign trail! From William McKinley to LBJ, this camp will experience the food, fun , and popular culture of five different important election time periods in American history. Join us for fun, hands-on activities - [Summer History Camp Week 1: 1783-1860](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/summer-history-camp-week-1-1783-1860/) - Take a step back into our time machine to be a political superhero and experience 100 years of life on the campaign trail! From George Washington to Abe Lincoln, this camp will experience the food, fun , and popular culture of five different important election time periods in American history. Join us for fun, hands-on - [Night at the Museum: Leaping into Luck](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/night-at-the-museum-leaping-into-luck/) - Night at the Museum: Leaping into Luck Saturday, February 24, 6pm-9pm We are leaping into a lucky year! Come explore the history of luck where the museum comes to life and we explore all the traditions of good fortune. At 6pm the museum exhibits will wake up for the night and lead families in fun - [Hands on History: Springtime in Wilco](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/hands-on-history-springtime-in-wilco/) - Join us for a special Spring Break Edition of Hands on History! We are celebrating spring time in Wilco. Come for crafts and a story time from 10am-12pm. This a free, come and go event! - [5th Annual Midsommar at Old Settler's Association](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/5th-annual-midsommar-at-old-settlers-association/) - Saturday, June 8th 10am-2pm, Midsommar Midsommar is one of Sweden’s most joyous and traditional festivals. Come celebrate the summer season and Swedish heritage of Williamson County on Saturday June 8th from 10am-2pm at Old Settlers Association in Round Rock! Make flower crowns and dance around the midsommar pole at this free, family event. Old Settlers - [The Williamson Museum Closed for the Holidays](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/the-williamson-museum-closed-for-the-holidays/) - [250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/250th-anniversary-of-the-boston-tea-party/) - Let's Par-Tea! Come celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party with The Williamson Museum. Make some crafts, taste some tea, and learn some interesting facts about the Boston Tea Party from 10am-2pm on Saturday, December 16th. This is a free, come and go event. - [Hands on History: Holidays Around The World](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/hands-on-history-holidays-around-the-world/) - Join The Williamson Museum on December 9th for a come and go family event! The museum will be celebrating holidays around the world. Come for crafts and story time on the hour from 10am-3pm. This a free, come and go event! - [Shop Small Saturday at The Williamson Museum](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/shop-small-saturday-at-the-williamson-museum/) - Get holiday gift ready in Willie’s General store with Shop small deals and steals! - [Lighting of the Square](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/lighting-of-the-square-2/) - Join The Williamson Museum and celebrate the Georgetown Square being lit for the Holiday Season. The Williamson Museum will have a free kids craft from 4pm-6pm. After the lighting, join us for an after party with music from Evelyn Billington. - [Ghosts of the Georgetown Square: October 2023](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/ghosts-of-the-georgetown-square-october-2023-2/) - Join us as we tell the stories of ghosts who have haunted local places for more than a hundred years. The costumed docent-led hour tour leaves the museum at 7:30pm. Ghost Hunting tours with heightened stories, imagery, and interaction leave at 8:00 & 9:00 pm for approximately an hour and a half experience. Tickets are $20 - [The Salon at Wildfire](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/the-salon-at-wildfire-october-2023/) - 21 September 2023 Williamson Museum Events September 21, 2023 https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/the-salon-at-wildfire-october-2023/ - [Still Making History- Cemetery Tour November 4, 2024](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/still-making-history-cemetery-tour-november-4-2024/) - Georgetown and Williamson County are celebrating 175 Years! Join The Williamson Museum and Preservation Georgetown for a self-guided tour of two cemeteries with living history characters honoring townspeople that helped shape Williamson County and Georgetown. On Saturday, November 4th, the tour will start at Presbyterian Cemetery located at 106 20th St, Georgetown, TX 78626 from - [Austin Museum Day at The Williamson Museum](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/austin-museum-day-at-the-williamson-museum/) - The Williamson Museum will be open 1pm-4pm on Austin Museum Day! Come celebrate 175 Years of Williamson County! Join The Williamson Museum from 1pm-4pm for hands on crafts, birthday snacks, and exhibits that share how Wilco is still making History! The 26th Annual Austin Museum Day is a free celebration of art, culture, history, music, - [Film Fridays in September: Documentary Screening & Historic Courthouse Tours](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/film-fridays-in-september-documentary-screening-historic-courthouse-tours/) - Join us every Friday in September for a showing of the Documentary "Klan on Trial" at 1:00pm, 2:00pm, and 3:00pm. After the screening, join us for a Historic Williamson County Courthouse tour at 1:30, 2:30pm, and 3:30pm. Every event will be on a first come, first served basis upon arrival to the museum. Please reach - [The Salon at The Museum](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/the-salon-at-wildfire-09-13-2023/) - In September 1923, a trial began in Williamson County's 26th District Courtroom. That case, presided over by Judge James R. Hamilton and prosecuted by Dan Moody, pitted the rule of law against the vigilantism of the Klu Klux Klan, and became a watershed event for the fall of the "Invisible Empire." To commemorate the - [Night at the Museum: Mystery Agency](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/night-at-the-museum-mystery-agency/) - There’s a mystery afoot at the museum! Come solve the mystery of the missing gem where the museum comes to life and we explore all the skills it takes to become a detective. At 6pm the museum exhibits will wake up for the night and lead families in fun crafts and activities throughout the museum. - [Gault Site Tour 09/02/2023](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gault-site-tour-09-02-2023/) - Gault Site Tour 09/02/2023 - [Gault Site Tour 09/16/2023](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gault-site-tour-09-16-2023/) - The Gault site is one of the largest identified Clovis sites with deposits preceding Clovis as well. More than 2 million artifacts have been recovered from the site. Tours begin at 9am from the Gault Site. Maps and Information will be emailed after your purchase. Tours are $20 per person for adults over 13, $10 - [Gault Site Tour 11/04/2023](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gault-site-tour-11-04-2023/) - The Gault site is one of the largest identified Clovis sites with deposits preceding Clovis as well. More than 2 million artifacts have been recovered from the site. Tours begin at 9am from the Gault Site. Maps and Information will be emailed after your purchase. Tours are $20 per person for adults over 13, $10 - [Gault Site Tour 08/19/2023](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gault-site-tour-08-19-2023/) - Gault Site Tour 08/19/2023 - [Gault Site Tour 11/18/2023](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gault-site-tour-11-18-2023/) - The Gault site is one of the largest identified Clovis sites with deposits preceding Clovis as well. More than 2 million artifacts have been recovered from the site. Tours begin at 9am from the Gault Site. Maps and Information will be emailed after your purchase. Tours are $20 per person for adults over 13, $10 - [Crafting with Cocktails: Instant Art](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/crafting-with-cocktails-instant-art/) - Ever wanted to express your creativity and have it hung in a gallery? Drop into The Williamson Museum, 716 South Austin Ave in Georgetown, anytime between 6pm-8:30pm on Friday, August 4th, to create your own masterpiece while sipping a delicious specialty cocktail. Art will be hung in the museum for the month of August as - [The 11th annual Cattleman's Ball](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/the-11th-annual-cattlemans-ball/) - https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/the-11th-annual-cattlemans-ball/ The 11th annual Cattleman’s Ball June 2, 2023 - [The Salon at Wildfire](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/the-salon-06-14-2023/) - Amateur paleoartist and professional Texan Matt Flynn takes you on a journey to reveal the data in the strata of paleontology. Learn how advancements in the field have changed our understanding of dinosaurs. From the few and far between monsters of yesteryear to the high flying acrobats of today, watch as artists catch up to - [Artist Reception for Matt Flynn](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/artist-reception-for-matt-flynn/) - Meet June's featured artist, Matt Flynn, at a special artist reception on Friday, June 9th, from 6:30-7:30 PM. Kids under 18 in attendance will receive a free raffle ticket for the chance to win a dinosaur toy. Amateur paleo artist and professional Texan Matt Flynn has been drawing dinosaurs before he could walk. From painting - [Gault Site Tour 05/27/2023](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gault-site-tour-05-27-2023/) - The Gault site is one of the largest identified Clovis sites with deposits preceding Clovis as well. More than 2 million artifacts have been recovered from the site. Tours begin at 9am from the Gault Site. Maps and Information will be emailed after your purchase. Tours are $10 per person; children under 10 are free. - [Marking History](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/marking-history/) - Georgetown’s historical markers will come to life in downtown Georgetown from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday May 20th. Join The Williamson Museum and Preservation Georgetown to stroll around and meet the characters who helped shape our city! This is a free event. Maps are available on the day of the tour at The Williamson - [The Salon at Wildfire](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/the-salon-09-09-2023/) - Join us on August 9th to talk pirates, navies, sailing ships and steamships with Julia Stryker, PhD candidate at the University of Texas at Austin. Julia studies women's labor at sea in the nineteenth-century British empire, and her research on maritime culture has taken her from Newfoundland to Matagorda Bay and beyond. - [First Friday Ghost Tours](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/first-friday-ghost-tours/) - Georgetown's Original Ghost Tour! Operating for over 15 years, take a historically accurate one hour walk through the legends, haunts, and spirits of Downtown Georgetown. Every First Friday – March 2023 through November 2023* *No Ghost Tour in May 2023, Ghost Tours in October 2023 will be a separate event. Ticket Prices: $15 per museum - [Chuckwagon Dinner](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/1545/) - Saddle up for some cowboy fun at the Chuckwagon Dinner under the trees at Old Settlers Association. Tickets are $30 per person, $25 for members, $15 for children, and include a dutch oven dinner with all the fixins, beer, wine and sodas. Tickets can be purchased online at (Link here) or by calling 512-943-1670. Sponsored - [17th Annual Pioneer Days](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/17th-annual-pioneer-days/) - The Williamson Museum invites you to the 17th annual Pioneer Days at Old Settlers Association in Round Rock on Saturday, May 6, from 10 am - 3 pm. Sponsored in part by the City of Round Rock , the event is free and open to the public. Old Settlers Association is located at 3300 E. - [Georgetown Texas Photography Festival](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/georgetown-photography-festival/) - It’s almost time! The 2023 festival, held on Saturday, March 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., will be jam-packed with photo walks, educational classes, and meet-and-greet opportunities with all of our Featured Photographers. All classes and are free and open to the public on a first-come basis. Check in Saturday morning 9am at the Williamson Museum - [Summer History Explorer's Camp](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/summer-history-explorers-camp/) - Come discover the stories and make history come alive in this immersive history summer camp! Crafts, games, art projects, stories, and experiences give students the chance to learn and explore local history!Week 1: July 17-21 Theme: Discovering Decades, 9am-3pmExperience 50 years of fun! Campers will explore a different decade each day. Join us to time - [* SOLD OUT* Night at The Museum: Wilco Birthday Bash](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/night-at-the-museum-wilco-birthday-bash/) - * THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT*Night at The Museum: Wilco Birthday Bash! (6pm-9pm): Williamson County is turning 175! Celebrate everyone’s birthday with this family friendly event where the museum comes to life and we explore the history of birthdays! At 6pm the museum exhibits will wake up for the night and lead families in fun - [The Salon at The Williamson Museum](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/the-salon-04-12-2023/) - Yolanda Sanchez, founder and director of Round Rock Ballet Folklorico, will be presenting on the origins and traditions of Ballet Folklorico in this colorful Salon at the Williamson Museum! - [The Salon at Wildfire](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/the-salon-05-10-2023/) - Dr. Jonathan Seefeldt with the Texas Living Waters Project will take us on an environmental history tour to connect us with current issues and future trajectories of freshwater flows in Texas. - [Happy Birthday 175th Wilco-Museum Open on Monday!](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/happy-birthday-175th-wilco/) - Come celebrate Wilco and Georgetown's 175th Birthday with The Williamson Museum on Monday March 13th, 2023. We are opening the museum on a Monday from 10am-2pm with a small birthday celebration and treats! Come check out our brand new Still Making History: 175 Years of Williamson County exhibit! - [Williamson County "Still Making History" as It Celebrates 175th Birthday](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/williamson-county-still-making-history-as-it-celebrates-175th-birthday/) - Williamson County will celebrate its 175th birthday in historic fashion with events to honor the founding of the county on March 13, 1848. The public is invited to join the party during a celebration presented by the Greater Round Rock Community Foundation on March 10 at the historic courthouse, 710 S. Main Street in Georgetown. - [Half Day History Spring Break Camp](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/half-day-history-spring-break-camp/) - Join us for some spring break fun! Half Day History is an interactive spring break camp from 9am-12pm. Each day will be a different theme and includes crafts, games, and snacks!Themes:Tuesday March 14–Founding of the CountyWednesday March 15–20th Century InventionsThursday March 16–Wild Wild WestFriday March 17–Around the WorldCamp costs $40 per child per day $30 - [Still Making History: 175th County Anniversary Celebrations](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/still-making-history-175th-county-anniversary-celebrations/) - Williamson County will be celebrating its 175th Birthday with a special kick-off celebration in March. While the county officially turns 175 on March 13, the county will celebrate its birthday on Friday, March 10, and Saturday, March 11. On Friday, March 10, Williamson County will kick off the celebration with a formal ceremony on the east - [The Salon at Wildfire](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/the-salon-03-08-2023/) - Wilco 101 with Danelle Houck of the Williamson Museum To celebrate the 175th anniversary of Williamson County on March 13, the Williamson Museum's educator Danelle Houck will present an overview of our county history. From pioneers to painters, teachers to trail bosses, outlaws to outstanding citizens, come enjoy a taste of what makes our - [The Salon at Wildfire](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/the-salon-02-08-2023/) - Kat Howell, author of "Historical Leander, Texas" takes us through Bagdad and Leander history, including moving a church on logs and why you should never call someone a catfish. Kat Howell has 30 plus years in the consulting engineering and construction industry and is currently a Senior Electrical Designer with the national MEP engineering - [13th Annual Georgetown Swirl](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/georgetown-swirl/) - The Georgetown Main Street Program invites you to be part of the 13th Annual Georgetown Swirl, a Texas Downtown Association (TDA) Presidents Award-winning Texas wine, local food, and downtown shopping celebration, on the Georgetown Square. This year’s event will be on Saturday, March 4, 2023, from 5-9 p.m. and will feature a fun and festive - [A Toast to Our Past: Recognize, Remember and Learn](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/a-toast-to-our-past-recognize-remember-and-learn/) - Join the Williamson County Historical Commission for an evening of snacks, drinks, and history.Doors Open at 6:30pm. Program starts at 7:00pm.Patricia Bernstein, author of Ten Dollars to Hate, will headline this year’s speaker series “A Toast to Our Past” as we recognize 100th anniversary of Dan Moody’s successful conviction of Klansmen in Williamson County. Come - [The Salon](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/the-salon-january-2023/) - The Salon at Wildfire returns for 2023 with Phil Ainslie of the Williamson County Beekeeper's Association. - [Gault Site Tour 05/13/2023](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gault-site-tour-05-13-2023/) - The Gault site is one of the largest identified Clovis sites with deposits preceding Clovis as well. More than 2 million artifacts have been recovered from the site. Tours begin at 9am from the Gault Site. Maps and Information will be emailed after your purchase. Tours are $10 per person; children under 10 are free. - [Gault Site Tour 03/04/2023](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gault-site-tour-03-04-2023/) - The Gault site is one of the largest identified Clovis sites with deposits preceding Clovis as well. More than 2 million artifacts have been recovered from the site. Tours begin at 9am from the Gault Site. Maps and Information will be emailed after your purchase. Tours are $10 per person; children under 10 are free. - [Gault Site Tour 03/18/2023](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gault-site-tour-03-18-2023/) - The Gault site is one of the largest identified Clovis sites with deposits preceding Clovis as well. More than 2 million artifacts have been recovered from the site. Tours begin at 9am from the Gault Site. Maps and Information will be emailed after your purchase. Tours are $10 per person; children under 10 are free. - [Crafting with Cocktails: Vintage Valentines](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/crafting-with-cocktails-vintage-valentines/) - Click here to Purchase Tickets - [First Friday Ghost Tour 3/3/2023](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/first-friday-ghost-tour-3-3-2023/) - Take a historically accurate one hour walk through the legends, haunts, and spirits of Downtown Georgetown. Every First Friday – March 2023 through November 2023 Ticket Prices: $15 per museum member/student $20 per non-museum member Get tickets and grab your friends for haunted First Friday on the Square. Tours meet at the museum. Tickets may - [Midsommar](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/midsommar/) - Midsommar is one of Sweden’s most joyous and traditional festivals. Come celebrate the summer season and Swedish heritage of Williamson County on Saturday June 24th from 10am-3pm at Old Settlers Association in Round Rock! Make flower crowns and dance around the midsommar pole at this free, family event. Old Settlers Association is located at 3300 - [Museum Closed For Holidays](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/museum-closed-for-holidays/) - The Museum will be closed to the Public from Sunday December 18 and Will Reopen Wednesday Jan 4th To Give Staff a Chance to Rest, Plan, and Prepare for an exciting New Year Celebrating Williamson County's 175th Birthday - [Night Before The Stroll](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/night-before-the-stroll/) - Enjoy the delightful sounds of the season while shopping at Willies General Store for all your one-of-a-kind Christmas goodies. - [Christmas Stroll Member Brunch](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/christmas-stroll-member-brunch/) - Museum Members can enjoy complimentary brunch, drinks, and reserved front row seats to the 41st annual Georgetown Christmas Stroll Parade! The museum's doors will open at 9:30 AM and brunch will be available until 11 AM. - [First Friday Ghost Tour 2022](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/first-friday-ghost-tour-2022-2022-11-04/) - Take a historically accurate walk through the legends, haunts, and spirits of Downtown Georgetown. Every First Friday – March through November 2022 Ticket Prices: $15 per museum member $20 per non-museum member Get tickets and grab your friends for haunted First Friday on the Square. Tours meet at the museum. Tickets may be purchased online - [Ghosts of The Georgetown Square 2022](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/ghosts-of-the-georgetown-square-2022-2022-10-22/) - Join us as we tell the stories of the ghosts who have haunted local places for more than a hundred years.The costumed, docent-led, hour tour leaves the museum at 7:30.Ghost Hunting tours with heightened stories, imagery, and interactive Ghost Hunting leave at 8:00pm & 9:00 pm for about an hour and a half experience.Tickets are - [Ghosts of The Georgetown Square 2022](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/ghosts-of-the-georgetown-square-2022-2022-10-29/) - Join us as we tell the stories of the ghosts who have haunted local places for more than a hundred years.The costumed, docent-led, hour tour leaves the museum at 7:30.Ghost Hunting tours with heightened stories, imagery, and interactive Ghost Hunting leave at 8:00pm & 9:00 pm for about an hour and a half experience.Tickets are - [Ghosts of The Georgetown Square 2022](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/ghosts-of-the-georgetown-square-2022-2022-10-15/) - Join us as we tell the stories of the ghosts who have haunted local places for more than a hundred years.The costumed, docent-led, hour tour leaves the museum at 7:30.Ghost Hunting tours with heightened stories, imagery, and interactive Ghost Hunting leave at 8:00pm & 9:00 pm for about an hour and a half experience.Tickets are - [Ghosts of The Georgetown Square 2022](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/ghosts-of-the-georgetown-square-2022/) - Join us as we tell the stories of the ghosts who have haunted local places for more than a hundred years.The costumed, docent-led, hour tour leaves the museum at 7:30.Ghost Hunting tours with heightened stories, imagery, and interactive Ghost Hunting leave at 8:00pm & 9:00 pm for about an hour and a half experience.Tickets are - [Ghosts of The Georgetown Square 2022](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/ghosts-of-the-georgetown-square-2022-2022-10-08/) - Join us as we tell the stories of the ghosts who have haunted local places for more than a hundred years.The costumed, docent-led, hour tour leaves the museum at 7:30.Ghost Hunting tours with heightened stories, imagery, and interactive Ghost Hunting leave at 8:00pm & 9:00 pm for about an hour and a half experience.Tickets are - [First Friday Ghost Tour 2022](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/first-friday-ghost-tour-2022/) - Take a historically accurate walk through the lengends, haunts, and spirits of Downtown Georgetown.Every First Friday – March through November 2022Tickect Prices:$15 per museum member$20 per non-museum memberGet tickets and grab your friends for haunted First Friday on the Square. Tours meet at the museum. Tickets may be purchased online or at the door. First-c0me, - [Gault Site Tour 11/12/2022](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/gault-site-tour-11-12-2022/) - The Gault site is one of the largest identified Clovis sites with deposits preceding Clovis as well. More than 2 million artifacts have been recovered from the site. Tours begin at 9am from the Gault Site. Maps and Information will be emailed after your purchase.Tours are $10 per person; children under 10 are free. Click - [First Friday Ghost Tour 2022](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/first-friday-ghost-tour-2022-2022-10-07/) - Take a historically accurate walk through the lengends, haunts, and spirits of Downtown Georgetown.Every First Friday – March through November 2022Tickect Prices:$15 per museum member$20 per non-museum memberGet tickets and grab your friends for haunted First Friday on the Square. Tours meet at the museum. Tickets may be purchased online or at the door. First-c0me, - [10th Annual Cattleman's Ball](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/10th-annual-cattlemans-ball/) - The Williamson Museum annual Cattleman’s Ball Fundraiser is on Sunday, October 16th . We are celebrating our tenth year of this fundraiser and the twenty-fifth year of our non-profit. Join us from 5:30pm-10pm for Dinner, Dancing, Live and Silent Auctions, and more! Individual Tickets cost $125 Tables of 10 cost $1250 Click here - [Teachers, Trustees, and Townspeople- A Southwestern Cemetery Tour](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/teachers-trustees-and-townspeople-a-southwestern-cemetery-tour/) - Hear first-hand accounts of life in long ago with a Southwestern focus at The Williamson Museum’s “Teachers, Trustees and Townspeople” cemetery tour held at Georgetown’s I.O.O.F Cemetery on Saturday, November 5, from 4 – 6 pm. Costumed interpreters will share the stories beside the graves in this annual tour. Tickets are $10 per person, $8 - [Spirits with Spirits: Happy Haunting Hour](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/spirits-with-spirits-happy-haunting-hour/) - Join The Williamson Museum for a special 21+ Halloween event! On Saturday Oct 29th from 7pm-9:30pm skeptics and believers are invited to join us for our Spirits with Spirits happy haunting hour. We’ll provide the drinks and equipment, you investigate the museum for paranormal activity, energy signatures, and hauntings. Tickets include drinks, light bites, and - [Lighting of the Square](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/lighting-of-the-square/) - Join The Williamson Museum and celebrate the Georgetown Square being lit for the Holiday Season. The Williamson Museum will have a free kids craft from 4pm-6pm. - [Shop Small Saturday](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/shop-small-saturday/) - Get holiday gift ready in Willie’s General store with Shop small deals and steals! - [Cocoa with Cowboys](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/cocoa-with-cowboys/) - Stop by The Williamson Museum for hot chocolate and cookies while visiting with your favorite cowboy characters. - [Austin Museum Day](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/austin-museum-day/) - Join us for Austin Museum Day on September 18th from 1pm-4pm. In celebration of our Barbette Exhibit, the circus is coming to town! We will have face painting from Mermaid Gramma, circus crafts, and snacks! Come out for some free Austin Museum Day fun! - [Crafting with Cocktails : August 28](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/crafting-with-cocktails-august-28/) - Enjoy a night out sampling Expresso cocktails and light snacks while creating a coffee craft to use with your own brew at home Looking for stress relief, but also a way to perk up? Calling all coffee lovers!Drop into the museum anytime between 6:30-8:30 pm on Friday, August 26 to craft mugs and other coffee - [Night at the Musem: Dig It!](https://williamsonmuseum.org/event/night-at-the-musem-dig-it/) - Rock this family friendly event where the museum comes to life and we dig up history! 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