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Williamson Museum reports 2,503 at Pioneer Day; Moody Museum to unveil Dan Moody statue June 6 in Taylor
Summary
Commission heard museum reports: Pioneer Day drew 2,503 attendees; upcoming heritage events include a June 13 Midsummer, June 14 Wico 250 celebration, and Moody Museum's Dan Moody statue unveiling June 6 at 114 West 9th Street, Taylor. Judge Snell is the new courthouse liaison.
The commission received museum reports noting the Williamson Museum's Pioneer Day on May 2 drew approximately 2,503 attendees. The museums team listed several upcoming events: a Midsummer program on June 13, a Wico 250 celebration on June 14, and a Dan Moody statue unveiling at the Moody Museum on June 6 at 2:00 p.m., located at 114 West 9th Street in Taylor.
Commission notes also identified Judge Snell as the new liaison for the Historic Courthouse. Staff discussed producing heritage videos (including Juneteenth and German heritage content), adding QR codes to cabins for visitor engagement, and outreach such as a Night Owl Podcast interview with Danelle Houck about ghost stories associated with the courthouse.
The minutes include other local heritage matters such as McIntire’s 50-year business recognition and programming coordination for Wico 250 and related events. No budget or staffing decisions tied to these events were recorded in the minutes.
