<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Taylor Museum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taylor Museum]]></description><link>https://www.taylormuseum.org/news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:05:12 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.taylormuseum.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrate 250 Years of Independence at the Taylor Museum]]></title><description><![CDATA[This summer, the Taylor Museum of Waco invites the community to come together for an unforgettable evening of art, music, and celebration as we honor America’s 250th Anniversary. “Celebrating 250 Years of Independence”  will be held on July 3 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Art Center in Waco (701 S. 8th Street), bringing together families, friends, and supporters for a lively, high-energy evening that reflects both the spirit of our nation and the creativity of our local community. Hosted in...]]></description><link>https://www.taylormuseum.org/post/celebrate-250-years-of-independence-at-the-taylor-museum</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d6b53b0611ac839ce7ff70</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:10:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/518b8c029288c598df02d8b449b4fd01.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>taylormuseumwaco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kendra Scott Gives Back for the Taylor Museum]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Taylor Museum of Waco and McLennan County History partnered with Kendra Scott for a special Kendra Gives Back event on November 8, 2025, bringing together community members for an afternoon of shopping, connection, and support for local history. During the event, 20% of sales benefited the Taylor Museum, helping advance its mission to preserve and share the stories of Waco and McLennan County through exhibits, educational programming, and community engagement. The Museum is grateful to...]]></description><link>https://www.taylormuseum.org/post/taylor-museum-partners-with-kendra-scott-for-successful-gives-back-event</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69911d839f4f0b75dfff3aca</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5dacd0_7af49e504b4c41a3bb34db580a67a0d4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>taylormuseumwaco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Crash at Crush Brings Texas History to Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Taylor Museum of Waco &#38; McLennan County History partnered with Historic Waco to present a special live performance of The Crash at Crush , a Texas Comedies musical inspired by one of Central Texas’ most fascinating historical events. The performances were held September 19–20 at the Lee Lockwood Library &#38; Museum and brought local history to life through music, storytelling, and theatrical performance. Produced by Texas Comedies, The Crash at Crush  tells the story of the infamous 1896...]]></description><link>https://www.taylormuseum.org/post/the-crash-at-crush-brings-texas-history-to-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699138af766c6b5d6498ab28</guid><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5dacd0_633e176cfbe24a95a7334bdeb3aaa412~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_438,h_463,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>taylormuseumwaco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advancing the Vision for the New Museum Experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the past year, the Taylor Museum of Waco and McLennan County History has been working closely with Southwest Museum Services  to develop the conceptual exhibit design for the museum’s future presentations and gallery spaces. This collaborative planning effort has focused on creating flexible, expandable exhibit modules that support a more engaging and intuitive chronological presentation of the region’s history. The new designs emphasize storytelling, interpretation, and visitor...]]></description><link>https://www.taylormuseum.org/post/advancing-the-vision-for-the-new-museum-experience</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696149c0f3c0663c7a95c092</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5dacd0_370a5d52dd4942dba1968a82abfea9e1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_339,h_299,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>taylormuseumwaco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Addressing Recent Flooding at the Museum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unusually heavy rainfall during the month of May led to two significant rain events that caused flooding in the lower level of the museum’s main building, where administrative offices are located. The volume of water overwhelmed the drainage system, resulting in standing water in several interior areas. Museum staff worked quickly with Staas Plumbing  and Enviro Services  to clean and drain the affected spaces. While those efforts were underway, another round of severe storms moved through...]]></description><link>https://www.taylormuseum.org/post/addressing-recent-flooding-at-the-museum</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69614857f3c0663c7a95bd41</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5dacd0_448d5eb29c924ee0891962c9e6dea75e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_346,h_313,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>taylormuseumwaco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Museum Leaders Share Vision for New Collaborative Ventures on The Ann Harder Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Museum leaders Bobby Horner, Calvin Smith, and Jeff Aresty recently appeared on The Ann Harder Show  to discuss a series of exciting collaborative initiatives that are shaping the future of the museum. During the June 9, 2025 episode— now available on YouTube —the conversation focused on new cooperative ventures that will become part of the museum’s ongoing renovation process, including the creation of a time capsule designed to capture this pivotal moment in the institution’s history. The...]]></description><link>https://www.taylormuseum.org/post/museum-leaders-share-vision-for-new-collaborative-ventures-on-the-ann-harder-show</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696147d334cf1bf32850a705</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2025 17:24:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5dacd0_e5ca50ed09f540fe958db8ecf78c69b2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_702,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>taylormuseumwaco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murphey Headlines Museum Fundraiser]]></title><description><![CDATA[Western music legend Michael Martin Murphey  headlined a special benefit concert in support of the Taylor Museum of Waco and McLennan County History on September 27, 2024, at the historic Waco Hippodrome Theatre. The event brought together music lovers and museum supporters for an unforgettable evening celebrating both Western heritage and local history. In addition to his performance, Murphey generously donated a signed guitar associated with his iconic song “Wildfire,”  which was auctioned...]]></description><link>https://www.taylormuseum.org/post/murphey-headlines-museum-fundraiser</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6979131ffbb97394b2871fda</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Sep 2024 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5dacd0_29064ffbdd8e4682b57abf97c5044c45~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_275,h_183,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>taylormuseumwaco</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>