Museum

The Rockwall County Historical Foundation Museum is located in the Manson-LaMoreaux-Hartman House in Harry Myers Park on Washington Street.  The museum features displays with artifacts and memorabilia from Rockwall County residents. 

Wednesday 10 am - 2 pm
Saturday 10 am - 2 pm
Other hours by appointment
Admission is FREE

 Email rchfoundation@netscape.com

972-722-1507

901 E. Washington, Rockwall, Texas 75087

mailing address:
P.O. Box 916, Rockwall, Texas 75087

2011 President
Connie Rogge  - email the President

Historical LINKS

Royse City - Zaner Robison Historical Museum

Rockwall Roots

Texas Historical Commission

Rockwall County

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Rockwall Chamber of Commerce

Rockwall County has 17 historical markers, one property listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and one historic courthouse listing. This program gives an overview of all the markers—some for people, some for places—their locations and their historical significance. A handout will be provided that will give all the information needed for further Historical Marker exploration.

Friday, March 9

Jerry Wimpee, who worked for the Dallas Parks Department, will tell the tales of Rockwall’s infamous lake including local reaction to the project and how it got its name.

Friday, April 13

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

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.

Friday, September 14

Linda Mitchell Duran shares memories about growing up in Rockwall in the ‘50s and ‘60s. Linda was a cheerleader for the Rockwall High School 1963 State Championship team and her father worked for the Texas Aluminum Company.

Friday, October 12

Residents from Rockwall’s past come to life to tell their own stories.

Friday, November 9

Closely coinciding with the anniversary of President Kennedy’s assassination, this program will focus on Rockwall residents who had connections to this moment in history.

Friday, December 14

This popular annual program will re-examine the history of the rock wall and the on-going debate regarding whether it is a manmade or natural formation. The discussion will include scientific research and alternate theories regarding the origin of the rock wall.