Rockwall, TX (August 4, 2025) – Fourth graders in Rockwall ISD will learn about how Texas was shaped thanks to a new book written just for their age. Daughters of the American Revolution, an organization that preserves the memory and spirit of those who contributed to securing American independence, donated “Texas Before the Lone Star” […]
Rockwall, TX (May 22, 2025) – Every year the Rock Wall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) give out “Youth Leadership” awards to one 6th grader in each elementary school and one 8th grader in the middle schools in Rockwall County. This year DAR included 5th graders moving to the middle school […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 7, 2022) The Daughters of the American Revolution Youth Citizenship Awards were recently presented to several deserving students who were selected by their teachers and staff. Award recipients must possess the five qualities of a Good Citizen. The five qualities are HONOR – Representing honesty, high principles and loyalty; SERVICE – Representing […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 28, 2021) Every year the Rock Wall Chapter of the DAR (Daughter’s of the American Revolution) awards the DAR Youth Citizenship Award medal to one sixth-grader and one eighth-grader in every Rockwall County elementary and middle school. They ask the teachers and staff to choose the one student who exemplifies excellent youth […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 8, 2019) During the regular meeting of the Commissioners Court on Tuesday, May 7, the East Fork-Trinity Chapter of the National Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) awarded Rockwall County Criminal District Attorney Kenda Culpepper their Law Enforcement Commendation Medal. The medal recognizes the exceptional service or accomplishment of an individual […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 30, 2018) In commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of World War I – the “War to End Wars” – the Terry Fisher American Legion Post, Rockwall County Historical Foundation, Daughters of the American Revolution, and Rockwall Parks and Recreation have aligned to honor the United States efforts during the Great War. […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX — April 14, 2016) The Rock Wall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) met on Saturday, April 9, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Heath (1524 Smirl Dr) and hosted guest speaker Becky Marks with the Dallas Ft. Worth National Cemetery. Additionally, DAR Chapter Regent Mindy Lovell recognized members who received state and national […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 1, 2016) Rock Wall Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, recently hosted its Spring Awards Presentation Tea at the home of DAR member Carolyn Duckworth. Community Service Award DAR member Sandra Solomon presented the Community Service Award to Lt. Colonel Gene Allen, United States Army Retired. LTC Allen became […]
(ROCKWALL, TX -Feb. 8, 2016) The Rock Wall Chapter DAR held its February 6 meeting at the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA. The program speakers were Marilyn King and Mary Vervalin (chapter members), and several YMCA staff representatives. The program, “YMCA Programs Information and Tour of Facilities,” raised fitness awareness and the importance of being an active […]
Congressman John Ratcliffe Honors Viet Nam Vets 50th Anniversary (ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 9, 2015) The Rock Wall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held its annual National Defense Brunch Saturday, November 7 at the Rockwall Public Library. The program began with the Advance of the Colors by the East Fork Trinity Sons of the […]