Museum and Visitor Center of Bastrop County Historical Society

06/21/2025

🎶John & Jenn of My Nextdoor Neighbor brought a chill vibe to Music in the Museum with their layered harmonies, acoustic textures and just the right amount of guitar shredding. Be sure to catch them around town! 🎸

06/21/2025

John and Jenn coming to you live at 12 at the Bastrop County Museum & Visitor Center!

06/21/2025

Bastrop continues to celebrate Juneteenth today, and we’re taking a look back at celebrations from the past! 🎉📸

Swipe through some incredible moments from our collection:
🖤 A powerful image of formerly enslaved Bastropians commemorating their freedom
🇺🇸 A Juneteenth parade down Main Street in 1905—recognize any buildings?
🎤 The Marvelettes, special guests for a past Juneteenth celebration
👑 Contestants for Miss Bastrop County Juneteenth
🐎 Another Juneteenth parade this time in the 1980s

Juneteenth has always been a time for joy, remembrance, and community.
How do you celebrate Juneteenth? Let us know in the comments—and be sure to enjoy the festivities today!

06/20/2025

Visitor Round-Up! 🧭🎉

This week brought a steady stream of amazing guests from all walks of life—
🐸 Jeremiah the Bullfrog dropped off Italian Ice coupons for our new residents
👨‍👩‍👧 Families on day trips explored the exhibits
🕵️‍♀️ Scavenger hunters searched high and low
📣 Cheerleaders brought the energy
📚 A romance history author stopped by
🎭 And even the Arts Manager from The Uvalde Grand Opera House paid us a visit!

There’s never a dull moment at the Bastrop County Historical Society Museum & Visitor Center—
When will we see you? 👀

06/18/2025

May 17th, Larry Wilson and his friends brought back Pickin' on the Porch to a packed crowd. It was magical experience that you can now watch on YouTube! And stay tuned but Larry and his friends are bringing Pickin' on the Porch back for good at the Museum & Visitor Center!

For years, Pickin’ on the Porch was a beloved Bastrop tradition, led by local legend Larry Wilson. Though the event paused during COVID, we're excited to ann...

06/17/2025

Important day for Bastrop and the Museum and Visitor Center we’re so honored to be a part of this important day.

06/17/2025

Today, the Bastrop Post Office was officially dedicated to Sgt. Maj. Billy D. Waugh, a hometown hero from Bastrop who served over 50 years in the U.S. Army Special Forces and the CIA. One of America’s most decorated warriors, Sgt. Maj. Waugh earned the Silver Star and eight Purple Hearts during his extraordinary career, including efforts in the pursuit of terrorists like Osama bin Laden.

Following the ceremony, many of the public and civic leaders joined us at the Bastrop County Historical Society Museum & Visitor Center for a reception featuring light refreshments and complimentary admission to explore the exhibits—including our Coal Mining exhibit, where Sgt. Maj. Waugh’s family is honored.

Amongst those who came to the reception were Bastrop mayor, Ishmael Harris for Mayor of Bastrop, Congressman Michael McCaul, city council members Kerry for Bastrop Council Member Perry Lowe Sylvia Carillo, members of Community Impact and Dock Jackson for Bastrop Bastrop Navy JROTC and of course Waugh’s family from nieces and nephews to cousins to grandchildren! Did we miss anyone?

We are proud to have played a part in remembering and celebrating the legacy of one of Bastrop’s own. 🇺🇸

06/17/2025

What a beautiful ceremony to honor a true Bastrop hero!

06/15/2025

🦉 The OWLS came to visit!
Last Friday, the Older Wiser Livelier Seniors from Katy toured the museum with Rachel, exploring both our permanent exhibit and the special Texas Rangers exhibit. They were such a fun group—we hope to see them again soon!

🎟️ Want to schedule a group tour?
We’d love to host you! Visit our website and head to the “Visit” section for details. We’re happy to adjust times or tailor tours to fit your group’s needs.