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May is National Preservation Month 2021

We’ve just concluded National Preservation Month, when local preservation and civic organizations spotlight their preservation programs and heritage tourism. This year’s activities included:

Nine adults, all wearing face masks, stand indoors in two rows. One person in the center holds a certificate. They appear to be in an office or meeting room with desks and carpeted flooring.
Mayor Morgan Proclaims Preservation Month 2021 with members of Round Rock Preservation and the Historic Preservation Commission
An art exhibit flyer showing a painting of a mansion with columns, promoting The Art of Round Rock Plein Air at Round Rock City Hall, on view May 4–Sept 7, Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm.
The Art of Round Rock Plein Air exhibit at City Hall, May 4-September 7 featuring works relating to Round Rock history and historic preservation
New! Historic Downtown Walking Tour (download pdf, 11×17)
A smiling person with long brown hair holds a booklet titled Become a Round Rock Explorer! featuring an image of a water tower, standing in front of a brick wall.
A Kids Guide to the History of Round Rock by Abby Robison (download pdf, 11×17)
Slide titled Anna Palm and Round Rocks Swedish Immigrants by Elroy Haverlah, May 20, 2021, with logos for Round Rock Texas and Round Rock Preservation.
May 20 webinar “Anna Palm and Round Rock’s Swedish Immigrants” by Elroy Haverlah, author of Anna’s Journey and former pastor of Palm Valley Lutheran Church (video recording)

A woman and two children wearing masks look at a museum display case with photos and artifacts. The woman holds a green bag, and the kids carry small purses. The scene takes place in a brightly lit indoor space.
Round Rock History through the Eyes of Women exhibit at the Library
A person in pioneer clothing cooks over an outdoor fire, stirring a pan with food. Bold yellow text reads: Come see whats cooking at Pioneer Day. Trees and logs are visible in the background.
Pioneer Day at Old Settlers Park on May 1, 2021 courtesy the Williamson Museum

Nominations for the 2021 Local Legend Awards due May 31
A woman with gray hair and glasses stands with her hands behind her back, looking at paintings displayed on a beige wall in an art gallery. A painting of a large longhorn cow is prominent on the right.
Center Art Club exhibit at Baca Center featuring works relating to Round Rock History and Historic Preservation

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