Williamson County Historical Museum Inc

Operate the williamson museum and to collect, preserve, and exhibit documents, photographs, material objects, and oral histories relating to the history of williamson county, texas. There are nearly 15,000 items in our continually growing permanent collections. The museum's georgetown facility is provided by williamson county rent- free. Additionally, utilities and cleaning services are provided at no charge by williamson county. The estimated value of the rent, utilities, and cleaning services is 70,607. The museum saw 16,500 visitors in georgetown in fy 2022. We presented 810 programs, 14 new and refurbished exhibits, and served more than 15,000 students. We have staff available onsite monday through saturday and are open to the public tuesday through saturday, plus numerous curated after- hours events throughout the year. Museum staff conducts public tours of the courthouse, historic buildings on the georgetown square, local cemeteries, and more.

Annual events held to highlight awareness of williamson county history and the services and exhibits of the williamson museum. These include: "pioneer days- and "midsommar" at old settlers park; "night at the museum," hands on history,- and "first friday artist receptions" at the museum; and monthly "salons at wildfire" at wildfire resturant.