Rockdale Historical Society

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HISTORY OF THE ROCKDALE HISTORICAL SOCIETY In 1998, the Rockdale Historical Society was formed with the initial goal of purchasing the old Rockdale I&GN Passenger Depot and restoring it to its former glory. The restored depot would then house a museum emphasizing the role of the railroads, agriculture, and mining in the development of Rockdale and surrounding areas. On December 1, 1999 the Rockdale Historical Society purchased the depot building and grounds from Mr. Adolph McVoy Jr. and set about the task of fundraising and restoring the depot which currently houses the Rockdale I&GN Depot Museum with a fantastic collection of historical artifacts. Since our founding, we have extended our vision to include other areas of historical preservation including an operational blacksmith with early-day tools and other related areas of interest. We are actively soliciting donations of historical photographs and papers and items dealing with life in early day Rockdale and the surrounding areas. ROCKDALE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS CURRENT OFFICERS President - Bert Dockall Secretary - Karen Newton Treasurer - Pat Jackson Archivist - Ramona Barlow Historian & Parliamentarian - Eugenia Newton CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Bert Dockall Charlie Watson Gary Jackson J T Talley Lucile Estell James Powell Ernest Garza Gerry Offield Loy Edmondson Judy Slusher Dave Phillips Glen Banzhaf MEETINGS OF THE ROCKDALE HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Rockdale Historical Society is a non-profit 501c3 organization and membership is open to everyone. Regular meetings are 7:00PM every second Tuesday of the month and volunteers are always needed to help with exhibits after hours, classifying and organizing donations and staffing the museum during open hours. PRESERVING ROCKDALE'S PAST The Rockdale Historical Society is actively seeking donations of old photos, letters, and historical relics relating to the Rockdale area. These donations are at the heart of preserving our rich heritage. All donated items will be carefully inventoried, documented, doners identified and recorded and the artifacts will be integrated into wonderful displays of Rockdale's early history. To make a donation, contact any of the Rockdale Historical Society board members or come by the Depot Museum during open hours (Saturdays 10-4 and Sundays 1-4 or call ahead for a special appointment-PHONE No. 512-446-2020). ABOUT THE ROCKDALE I&GN DEPOT MUSEUM The Rockdale I&GN Depot Museum is located in downtown Rockdale (11 N. MAIN ST.)in the recently restored former International & Great Northern Passenger Train Depot. Dedicated to the preservation of our railroad and local history, the museum currently houses a collection of railroad and other artifacts relating to the early history of Rockdale and the surrounding areas. In addition to the fully restored passenger depot, the site has on display a Missouri Pacific dining car, the 36 "Cheyenne Mountain", and a restored Missouri Pacific (StLB&M) caboose. The site also includes an operating model railroad in O and HO scales, and an operational early-day blacksmith shop. For more information about the depot restoration project, see ROCKDALE I&GN DEPOT Painting of the Rockdale International & Great Northern Railroad Passenger and Freight Depots and McVoys Grocery and Feed Store across the street. CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE DEPOT MUSEUM MAILING ADDRESS: Rockdale I&GN Depot Museum, PO Box 778, Rockdale, Texas 76567 -USA PHONE: 512-446-2020 (rings in the depot, answered when open Or call Pat Jackson at 512-429-0275 or Bert Dockall at 512-429-0359 PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 11 N. Main Street, Rockdale, Texas OFFICER ELECTION NOTICE The Rockdale Historical Society is currently (Dec 9, 2018) holding elections for the 2019 calendar year. The Rockdale Heritage Society is actively seeking members to run for the following offices: President Vice President Secretary Treasurer If you are interested in running for an office, please contact me, Pat Watson, at c12h22011@hotmail.com or 512-446-7992. Elections will be held on December 9, 2018 at the Society Christmas Party. All members are invited to attend the party, which will be held in the historic restored Dining Car at the Depot. The Party begins at 4:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served. An RSVP would be helpful so there are plenty of refreshments​ for everyone. The Society meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the restored Depot building. Pleases consider joining us as an officer or an attending member as we begin the new year at the Depot. Copyright 2009-2018. All rights reserved. No Part of this Website nor any of it's contents may be reproduced in any manner without written permission. Webmaster : Len Kubiak 1264 FM2116, Rockdale, Texas 76567 PHONE: 512 630-4619 EMAIL ADDRESS: lenkubiak.geo@yahoo.com Go the Depot Museum page