Come explore Austin history with History Surrounds.
This free public historic-preservation event brings the history of Austin's Wooldridge Square to life through an augmented reality experience, historical storytelling, oral histories, live music, and community programming.
Enjoy a picnic with live music throughout the day. You'll have a chance to explore Wooldridge Square using your mobile device and discover stories connected to the people, places, and events that shaped this historic site. Visit important chapters in Wooldridge Square's history, including the history of African American churches and Block 101, Austin's women's suffrage movement, and the city's early music culture -- including Wooldridge Square's connection to the origins of Austin's iconic armadillo identity.
Bring a picnic, enjoy the music, explore the park, and discover Austin's history in a way that connects Austin's past with the landscape visitors see today.
LWVAA will be on hand to register voters and provide election information. We look forward to seeing you there!