Rockwall County Historical Foundation presents ‘Blessings of Liberty’ at Bailey House

Rockwall County Historical Foundation presents ‘Blessings of Liberty’ at Bailey House

UPDATE (September 7, 2020) In conjunction with The Blessings of Liberty: The U.S. Constitution (a traveling event from Humanities Texas, described below), the community is welcome to enjoy free family-friendly activities in honor of Constitution Day. Join the Rockwall County Historical Foundation from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 for crafts and hands-on […]

Linda Lyon Elementary students recognized for Constitution Week posters

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 22, 2018) Fifth graders at Linda Lyon Elementary School recently participated in a poster contest, “What does the Constitution Mean to You?” Audrey Bailey earned first place and will receive a$100 savings bond. Three additional students earned honorable mention. The students’ posters will hang in the American National Bank next week. […]

Rep John Ratcliffe defends First Amendment Rights

(WASHINGTON, DC – July 14, 2015) U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe, in defense of First Amendment rights, signed on as a co-sponsor of H.R. 2802, the First Amendment Defense Act. This important piece of legislation will protect the First Amendment rights of all Americans. “The First Amendment Defense Act is a bill that protects all Americans from federal government persecution […]

Nat’l touring exhibit on Lincoln, Civil War comes to Lewisville

(Lewisville) June 4, 2012 – A national traveling exhibit, “Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War,” will be on display at the Lewisville Public Library, 1197 W. Main Street, from June 30 through July 31. The exhibit examines how President Abraham Lincoln used the Constitution to confront three intertwined crises of the Civil War – […]