The Rockwall County Historical Foundation Brown Bag Lecture series resumed at the historic, downtown Courthouse on Friday, Feb. 10. Program chair, Sheri Fowler, presented information about the location and significance of historical markers throughout the County. A handout will be available at the next Lecture for individuals in attendance who want to explore locations personally.
The Brown Bag Lecture Series is free and open to the public. All programs are from noon to 1 p.m. in the second floor courtroom at the historic courthouse in downtown Rockwall. Guests are invited to bring a lunch to enjoy as they listen to programs that address topics related to Rockwall history. For more information, call Sheri Fowler at 214-926-6466.
Here’s a preview of what’s up and coming for the next three months!
Friday, March 9
LAKE LORE: THE STORY BEHIND THE CONSTRUCTION OF LAKE RAY HUBBARD
The next Lecture, Lake Lore, will be presented by Jerry Wimpee at noon on Friday, March 9 on the third floor of the historic, downtown Courthouse. Wimpee worked for the Dallas Parks Department and will share personal insights into the lake project, resident’s reactions and how the lake got its name.
Friday, April 13
MUSEUM MEMORABILIA
Highlighting the Rockwall County Historical Foundation’s collection, this program will tell the stories behind some unique acquisitions on display at the museum. Learn about how the post office operated in the past; how the WPA built some of the county’s “nicest” outhouses; and what significance the USS Rockwall has to local history—and much more.
Friday, May 11
A WALK DOWN MAIN STREET
In honor of Preservation Month, this program will focus on Rockwall as one of the state’s Main Street cities and will include an overview of downtown businesses, architecture and social life from the late 1800s through the 1970s. Also included will be a “Headlines & Highlights” section that will feature ads and stories from downtown Rockwall. In addition, we’ll hear briefly about Rockwall’s Main Street program and the plans for continued preservation of the downtown area.
Submitted by Carolyn Francisco, RCHF; edited for publication by Blue Ribbon News.
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