Rockwall County hosts patriotic event and plaque unveiling to commemorate William Travis “Victory or Death” Letter

Rockwall County hosts patriotic event and plaque unveiling to commemorate William Travis “Victory or Death” Letter

Rockwall, TX (February 29, 2024) – Rockwall County Historical Foundation recently held a patriotic commemoration and unveiling event of William Barret Travis’ “Victory or Death” letter from the siege of the Alamo. The event held February 24 was exactly 188 years following the penning of his poignant letter. Travis’ letter spoke of the need for […]

The Alamo Letter Society Presents Lorne Liechty of Rockwall, Texas the Capt. Albert Martin Award

Dallas, Texas (February 29, 2024) –The Alamo Letter Society is honored to announce Mr. Lorne Liechty has received the Captain Albert Martin Alamo Award for his leadership to his County and the State of Texas, by serving as the Rockwall County Chairman of our statewide organization, the Alamo Letter Society.   They are only the second […]

Tribute to Travis’ famous Alamo letter set for Feb 24 at Rockwall County Courthouse

Rockwall, TX (February 8, 2024) – The Rockwall County Commissioner’s Court invites the community to a special presentation on February 24, 2024 at 10am in Liberty Hall at the County Courthouse located at 1111 E. Yellowjacket Lane, Rockwall, Texas, 75087. There will be a dedication of a bronze plaque in remembrance of the letter written […]