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Rockwall County Historical Foundation is a Texas non-profit organization, 501 (c) 3.

The RCHF was organized in 1978 to collect and preserve Rockwall County history. The Rockwall County Historical Foundation was organized January 16, 1978, with 21 people attending the first meeting at the Chamber of Commerce building. The desire to preserve the heritage of Rockwall County was the main focus of these people as they adopted bylaws and elected officers and directors.

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from the RCHF!

The bats are out, the pumpkins are glowing, and there’s a little extra magic in the air today…✨

Whether you're spending the day in costume, hunting for the best candy, watching your favorite spooky movies, or simply enjoying a crisp Halloween evening, we hope your day is filled with more treats than tricks! 🍬

Have a hauntingly happy Halloween from all of us at the Rockwall County Historical Foundation! 🏛️🕸️

Stay spooky, stay safe, and save us a piece of the candy! 😉

10/30/2026

🕷️🖤 You rang? A special collection has arrived… 🖤🕷️

Some families pass down heirlooms. Ours collects history. 🥀
Our 2026 Historic Royse City Ornament has officially joined the family, and for a limited time, you can bring home all three years of our historic ornament collection in one delightfully peculiar bundle!

🖼️ 2024 • Rockwall County Historic Courthouse
🎄 2025 • Rockwall Water Tower
🏛️ 2026 • Historic Royse City

And the whole family can be yours for just $55 + tax!

Whether you're a dedicated ornament collector, a lover of local history, or simply appreciate a collection with a little character, this bundle is one you won't want to leave hanging around in the shadows

🖤 Special Bundle Price: $55 + tax
🕸️ 2024 • 2025 • 2026
⏳ Available while supplies last!

Stop by the museum gift shop to welcome these three into your collection, or shop online and have your ornaments shipped straight to your crypt—I mean, home📦

A little strange. A little historic. A perfectly wonderful addition to the family. 🖤🌹

10/28/2026

The leaves are falling, the bats are flying, and our 2027 memberships are creeping in!

Whether you're a longtime supporter or a new friend of the Foundation, there's a membership waiting for you:

👻 Individual — $35
🎃 Family — $65
🦇 Ambassador — $250
🏛️ Professional — $500+

And here's the best part… join anytime from September through December and your new membership will roll over to 2027!

So don't let this opportunity disappear into the night! Become part of the RCHF community and help us keep Rockwall County's history alive 🏛️❤️

Join now and carry your membership into 2027!

https://rockwallcountymuseum.com/memberships/

10/27/2026

In the late 1930s and early 1940s, Laura Ruth (Shook) Rutherford owned and operated the Baby Ann Sandwich Shop, located just off Royse City’s Main Street. Named after her daughter, Elizabeth Ann, the shop offered a simple menu along with cold Coca-Cola, providing a convenient gathering place for local residents.

Small, independently owned sandwich shops, cafes, and grocery stores were once a mainstay of communities like Royse City, particularly when major highways and thoroughfares passed directly through downtown areas. As interstates increasingly bypassed central business districts and chain restaurants and supermarkets became more prevalent, many of these locally owned businesses disappeared during the 1960s and 1970s.

The Baby Ann Sandwich Shop offers a glimpse into a time when small, family-owned businesses were an integral part of everyday life in Royse City.

Historical information featured in this post is adapted from" Images of America: Royse City" by Sheri Stodghill Fowler. Copies of the book are available for purchase in the Rockwall County Historical Foundation Museum gift shop and website

10/25/2026

The Musso brothers are versatile entertainers who grew up in the Rockwall County area. Mitchel Musso has built a successful career as an actor, musician, and singer-songwriter. Although he has appeared in numerous productions, he is perhaps best known for his role as Oliver Oken on the Disney Channel series Hannah Montana.
His older brother, Mason Musso, is also a talented vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter. He is best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the alternative rock band Metro Station.
Together, the Musso brothers represent another connection between Rockwall County and the world of entertainment

Historical information featured in this post is adapted from "Legendary Locals of Rockwall" by Sheri Stodghill Fowler. Copies of the book are available for purchase at the Rockwall County Historical Foundation Museum and website

10/24/2026

You thought it was just an ornament.
You were wrong.
When a mysterious new ornament arrives in town, it seems innocent enough. It celebrates the history and charm of Royse City. It's only $25. And it would look perfectly at home hanging in your collection.
So what's the problem?
Maybe there isn't one…
Maybe.

🎄 2026 Historic Royse City Ornament
💲 $25 before tax
🏛️ Available in the museum gift shop
📦 Order online and have it shipped straight to your door!

A little history. A little mystery. And one ornament you won't want to miss.
Are you brave enough to take one home? 👻

10/22/2026

Due to a number of factors, including improved transportation and the outbreak of World War II, the economic structure of the country began to change dramatically during the 1940s. By the mid-1940s, nearly one-third of Rockwall County’s population was commuting to Dallas for industrial jobs, reflecting the county’s growing connection to the expanding metropolitan area.

Cotton continued to play a significant role in the local economy, but production began to decline during this period. As a result, several cotton gins throughout the county saw their business decrease. Pictured above is the **Rockwall Cotton Oil Company gin** during its heyday, when cotton remained an important part of the county’s agricultural economy.

Historical information featured in this post is adapted from "Images of America: Rockwall" by Sheri Stodghill Fowler. Copies of the book are available for purchase at the Rockwall County Historical Foundation Museum and through our website

10/20/2026

With the first railroad tracks laid through Rockwall County approximately thirteen years after its formation in 1873, a small railroad station was constructed sometime afterward. The arrival of the Dallas-Greenville Railroad brought new connections to the growing community and ushered in a period of renewed immigration to the Rockwall area.

The railroad would later become part of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad, better known as the M.K. & T. or “Katy” Railroad, playing an important role in the continued growth and development of Rockwall County

The sketch and historical information featured in this post are adapted from Lakeside National Bank's 1983 "Landmarks of Rockwall County" calendar

10/18/2026

The Magnolia Oil Company constructed the building at 101 North Fannin Street after the coast-to-coast Bankhead Highway, now State Highway 66, was routed through Rockwall in the 1920s. Magnolia leased the building to local residents, including Marvin Young, pictured here, and Ted Cain, who operated the filling station for many years.

The highway brought steady traffic through Rockwall, making the filling station a convenient stop for travelers passing through town. After the primary highway was rerouted south of Rockwall, traffic along Fannin Street declined significantly. In the years that followed, the building found new uses as both a beauty shop and a barbershop, reflecting the changing needs of the community

Historical information featured in this post is adapted from "Then and Now: Rockwall" by Sheri Stodghill Fowler. Copies of the book are available for purchase in the museum gift shop

10/17/2026

A special collection has emerged from behind the velvet curtain! Our 2026 Historic Royse City Ornament has joined the collection, and for a limited time, you can bundle it with our 2024 and 2025 ornaments for just $55 before tax!

Three years of Rockwall County history, all together in one spectacular collection

Whether you're a longtime ornament collector, a lover of local history, or simply looking for a beautiful piece of Royse City to bring home, this bundle is one you won't want to let disappear into the shadows!

🎭 2024 • 2025 • 2026

🥀 Special Bundle Price: $55 + tax

⏳ Available while supplies last!

Take your place in the audience and stop by the museum gift shop to pick up your bundle, or shop online and have your ornaments delivered straight to your door📦

“The curtain rises on a most extraordinary collection…” 🎭✨

Address

901 E.
Rockwall, TX
75087

Opening Hours

Thursday	10am - 3pm
Friday	10am - 3pm
Saturday	10am - 3pm
Sunday	1pm - 4pm

Telephone

(972) 722-1507

Website

https://rockwallcountymuseum.com/, https://buy.ticketstothecity.com/purchase.php?date_id=72606

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