Native American roots along the San Gabriel River go back more than 10,000 years

  • Chayton Hoskins, left, and Joseph Nava perform traditional Native American songs during a gathering to talk about the history of Native Americans in the Georgetown area on Sunday, March 24. Photos by Andy Sharp
    Chayton Hoskins, left, and Joseph Nava perform traditional Native American songs during a gathering to talk about the history of Native Americans in the Georgetown area on Sunday, March 24. Photos by Andy Sharp
  • Helen Cordes, an area historian, leads a group at San Gabriel Park to talk about the history of Native Americans in the Georgetown area on Sunday, March 24. Native American singers also performed songs for attendees during the event, and a new Georgetown powwow was discussed. The powwow will be held on September 28 at the Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown.
    Helen Cordes, an area historian, leads a group at San Gabriel Park to talk about the history of Native Americans in the Georgetown area on Sunday, March 24. Native American singers also performed songs for attendees during the event, and a new Georgetown powwow was discussed. The powwow will be held on September 28 at the Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown.
  • Braxton Bunch, 6, joined his family at San Gabriel Park for a talk by historian Helen Cordes about the history of Native Americans.
    Braxton Bunch, 6, joined his family at San Gabriel Park for a talk by historian Helen Cordes about the history of Native Americans.
  • Ben Nava, a Lipan Apache who for years helped coordinate the powwow at Southwestern University, is shown with his 3-year-old granddaughter, Adelynn Bunch.
    Ben Nava, a Lipan Apache who for years helped coordinate the powwow at Southwestern University, is shown with his 3-year-old granddaughter, Adelynn Bunch.
  • Andrew Richey (standing at center in cap and sunglasses) is a producer and director of “Tonkawa: They All Stay Together,” a documentary film following the life of the Tonkawa tribe over two years. The movie is scheduled
    Andrew Richey (standing at center in cap and sunglasses) is a producer and director of “Tonkawa: They All Stay Together,” a documentary film following the life of the Tonkawa tribe over two years. The movie is scheduled
  • Riley Mouse, 4, enjoys traditional fry bread.
    Riley Mouse, 4, enjoys traditional fry bread.
The long history of Native Americans in Williamson County came to life March 24 during a walk-and-learn along the San Gabriel River. The tour guide was Georgetown resident and historian Helen Cordes. About 70 history buffs joined the tour in morning and afternoon sessions. “If you’ve ever enjoyed the trails that follow the San Gabriel River, take some time to remember and acknowledge the first…

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