(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 8, 2016) On a Sunday morning on Dec. 7, 1941, in the tropical Hawaiian islands, a fleet of Japanese warplanes attacked the U.S. naval base in Pearl Harbor. Over 2,000 lost their lives in the attack that ultimately led to the American entry into World War II. Yesterday, dozens across the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 24, 2016) History sprung to life this weekend at Harry Myers Park. Visitors of all ages got to see, touch, and even taste pioneer life at the Living History exhibit this Founder’s Day, presented by the Rockwall County Historical Foundation. Historical Foundation Board Member Leigh Plagens said The Living History exhibit […]
PAVING THE WAY (ROCKWALL, TX) Although Rockwall’s state highway 66 might not be the famous route from the Bobby Troup song, it does have some pretty important roots. Originally, it was created as part of Bankhead Highway, the very first cross-country automobile highway in the United States. This highway, which celebrates its 100th birthday […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 16,2016) Folks lined the reconstructed walkways of the new-look Rockwall Downtown Sqaure for a historic parade, carousel rides, food trucks, live music and much more during the festivities held on Saturday, April 16, celebrating the completion of the downtown revitalization project. A Farmer’s Market on San Jacinto kicked off the commemorative […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 17, 2016) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation received a treasurable donation on Tuesday, March 15, for its courthouse museum – a copy of a portrait of Terry Fisher, the first Rockwall soldier to be killed in World War I. On behalf of the Terry Fisher American Legion Post 117 in Rockwall, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 22, 2016) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation introduced its new officers for 2016 and recognized one of its longtime members during its annual meeting at the Rockwall County Library on Thursday, Jan. 14. RCHF’s 2nd Vice President in charge of programs Carolyn Francisco presented Carolyn Holt, RCHF museum curator, with the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 23, 2015) More than 60 people showed up to hear Patty Canup share recollections of Rockwall County’s history, including personal stories from two well-known and longtime area African American residents during its first Sheri Stodghill Lecture Series on Friday, Feb. 13. Patty recounted her talks with Sam Buffington and Gloria Williams in […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Feb. 9, 2015) Hundreds of pink granite and bronze monuments were commissioned by the State of Texas to commemorate the 1936 Texas Centennial and placed across Texas. Rockwall’s monument had been in the same location for 79 years. Originally positioned along State Hwy. 66 (Bankhead Highway) between the current intersection of Caruth […]
BLAST TO THE PAST NOV. 20 What is the famous “sailing song” that was written about Lake Ray Hubbard, on Lake Ray Hubbard? In 1900, which was the largest town inRockwallCounty? These are the types of questions local leaders will be asked during the Rockwall County Historical Foundation’s “Blast to the Past” Trivia Contest and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 23, 2014) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation will host a “Blast to the Past” Trivia Contest at 6 p.m. Thursday, November 20 at the Rockwall High School Cafeteria. The RCHF Fall FUNdraising event is sponsored by American National Bank, Chick-Fil-A and Chilton Industries. Trivia topics include Agrarian Heritage, Municipal Progress and Lake Lore. […]