ROCKWALL COUNTY (January 30, 2014) Rockwall County Historical Foundation announces the current schedule for their popular Brown Bag lectures, held on the second Friday of the month in the downtown, historic Courthouse.
The meetings are from noon to 1 pm and are free and open to the public. Please join with others who are interested in learning more about Rockwall County’s unique history.
2014 BROWN BAG LECTURE SERIES SCHEDULE
Friday, February 14
THE BANKHEAD HIGHWAY: AN AMERICAN BY-WAY
Historian Dan Smith provides photos and background on the Bankhead Highway, a coast-to-coast by-way that ran through Rockwall, Fate and Royse City.
Friday, March 14
ROYSE CITY RECOLLECTIONS
Royse City native Deloris Cross Ballard will share her personal recollections of growing up in Royse City as well as the history of the community.
Friday, April 11
STORIES FROM ROCKWALL COUNTY
Nancy and Bruce Beaty will present a wonderful program featuring interesting stories about the community.
Friday, May 10
ONE AMERICAN SOLDIER
Jo Nell Melody will share the story of her father-in-law who live in Royse City. This is a story of his service in World War II and his capture in France.
JUNE-AUGUST: SUMMER BREAK
Friday, September 12
A CHAMPIONSHIP REMEMBERED
Linda Duran and guests will a recent video featuring the story of Rockwall High School’s 1963 State Championship football team and present personal reflections. The video features new footage and the exciting story of this championship season.
Friday, October 10
TALKING TOMBSTONES
Residents from Rockwall’s past come to life to tell their own stories.
Friday, November 14
A FULL DECK: PHOTOS FEATURED ON THE RCHF PLAYING CARDS
This program features the photos that will appear on the RCHF’s playing cards (the deck is being produced as a fundraiser for the Foundation). Lots of photos and interesting stories!
Friday, December 12
THE ROCK WALL REVISTED
This popular annual program will re-examine the history of the rock wall and the developments since the History Channel’s airing of the America Unearthed episode featuring Rockwall’s unique underground formation.
Submitted by Carolyn Francisco, President, RCHF.
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