Hands On History of Williamson County for Kids (and parents)

From Wilcounty Line, July, 2008...

Visit the Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Ave., to celebrate the legend and lore of the county at its next "Hands-On History" activity for kids and families on Saturday, July 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants can discover the true story of Sam Bass on the 130th anniversary of his attempted robbery of a Round Rock bank and create a wanted poster for the outlaw.

The Museum is free to the public and will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For information, contact Mickie Ross at 943-1670.

History at the Forefront of Two Projects

From the Community Impact Newspaper January, 2008...

Cedar Park plans to hire a consultant to make recommendations about creating a historical district within the city, including where it should be located, what buildings and artifacts to include and how it could contribute to the city’s tourist appeal.

In Leander, a property predating the town sits in the planned path of CR 274. Initially overlooked when state officials were plotting future roads, the Recorded Texas Historic Landmark designation was noticed during the construction of the frontage roads for 183A Toll, which cut through the property and would be intersected by CR 274. The road is in limbo without a clear solution.

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