The mission of the Museum is to collect and interpret items that promote the unique culture and heritage of Williamson County.
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- Location:
- Georgetown, TX, 78626
- Phone:
- 512.943.1670
- Tues - Wed:
- 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Thurs:
- 10:00 am - 6:00 am
- Fri - Sat:
- 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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- The Salon at Wildfire
Wildfire Restaurant
Wednesday, November 11 at 6:30pm - Gault Site Tour
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Saturday, November 14 at 9:00am - Books for Texans
Georgeotwn Public Library-Hewlett Room
Tuesday, November 17 at 7:00pm
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This month's First Friday at the Museum was great. Louise Walsh was selling and signing her new book, The Ties that Bind. And Tom Isaacks was showing and visiting with people about his Rock Art.
November's First Friday was sponsored by San Gabriel Pioneers.
The Williamson Museum Scary History: The cemetery scene from the movie Texas Chainsaw Massacre was filmed at the Bagdad cemetery. Bagdad, an early and thriving town in the 1850s, was replaced by Leander in the late 1800s when the railroad bypassed it. Although the town no longer exists, Bagdad cemetery can still be found south of Leander.
The Williamson Museum Things you learn when you read the hand outs at your museum. Southwestern University established the first airport with aviation training in Georgetown in 1941. Upon completion of the course, students qualified for military service, which helped prepare the nation for entry in World War II.
I spent all day yesterday transferring all of my software, documents, etc. from my old computer to my Brand New One. The old computer predates the start of my employment at the Museum. It ran great...until a couple of months ago. All of the sudden, it started moving slowly...
The Williamson Museum
Feeling inquisitive? Looking for good conversation? Love a great book? Then Books for Texans is just the thing for you. Join fellow book lovers every other month to discuss exciting books about Texas, yesterday and today.
The book club is free and open to the public. You do not need to be a member of The Williamson Muse...um to participate.
This month's selection: In a Narrow Grave: Essays on Texas by Larry McMurtry.
Join us for discussion, refreshments, and fun!
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The book club is free and open to the public. You do not need to be a member of The Williamson Muse...um to participate.
This month's selection: In a Narrow Grave: Essays on Texas by Larry McMurtry.
Join us for discussion, refreshments, and fun!
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In a Narrow Grave: Essays on Texas by Larry McMurtry
Time:7:00PM Tuesday, November 17th
Location:Georgeotwn Public Library-Hewlett Room
A couple of weeks ago, Round Rock Public Library asked if we'd like to put together a temporary exhibit for them. I drove over to check out the space...
The Williamson Museum
Join us every First Friday for food, drinks and fun!
The Museum stays open late, along with other shops and restaurants on the square, to celebrate the First Friday of the month.
Join us this month for a booksigning. Louise Walsh will be selling and signing her new book The Ties that Bind. Walsh will donate %20 of the pr...ofits during First Friday to the Museum. Also, we will be featuring art by Tom Issacks.
First Friday is organized by the Downtown Georgetown Association. November' First Friday at the Museum is graciously sponsored by Bill and Trish Hightower.Read More
The Museum stays open late, along with other shops and restaurants on the square, to celebrate the First Friday of the month.
Join us this month for a booksigning. Louise Walsh will be selling and signing her new book The Ties that Bind. Walsh will donate %20 of the pr...ofits during First Friday to the Museum. Also, we will be featuring art by Tom Issacks.
First Friday is organized by the Downtown Georgetown Association. November' First Friday at the Museum is graciously sponsored by Bill and Trish Hightower.Read More
Join us for drinks, food and fun!
Time:6:00PM Friday, November 6th
Location:The Williamson Museum
Join us next Saturday (October 24) from 10 am to 3 pm for Archeology Day at Berry Springs Park 7 Preserve!
The Williamson Museum Mickie was at Winkley Elem (Leander) this morning doing the Playful Pastimes program for 1st graders.
The Williamson Museum Stop by Market Days in dowtown G'town today & wear PINK to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Georgetown Fire Department Pipes & Drums are playing.
The Williamson Museum
On Saturday, November 7, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, the Museum presents A Visit With the Past at I.O.O.F. cemetery, located behind Southwestern University at 701 Smith Creek Road in Georgetown.
This self-guided tour allows visitors to learn stories from the past told by the people who lived them, played by costumed inter...preters. Come and meet some of the fine citizens of Georgetown from days gone by. The tours cost is $10.00 per person.
Tickets for sale now at the Museum and at the cemetery, November 7.Read More
This self-guided tour allows visitors to learn stories from the past told by the people who lived them, played by costumed inter...preters. Come and meet some of the fine citizens of Georgetown from days gone by. The tours cost is $10.00 per person.
Tickets for sale now at the Museum and at the cemetery, November 7.Read More
A self-guided tour
Time:4:00PM Saturday, November 7th
Location:IOOF Cemetery
