Our 2024 Cultural Arts Program
Enjoy a creative entwining of Art, Music & History at
Vision Historic Preservation Foundation’s
Heritage Celebration at The 1895 during which we will celebrate Rockdale’s accomplishments and cultural contributions.
Themed Mural Panels by Cody Seigmund featuring:
Rockdale Musicians | Rockdale Cowboys | Hispanic Heritage
The Tonkawa’s El Camino Real de los Tejas | Alcoa’s Goddess of Liberty
Rockdale’s Astronaut & Alcoa’s Fueling of the Space Program
the murals are complemented by Historical Essays
telling the stories behind the people and events featured.
FREE ADMISSION AND FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
Proudly a part of Rockdale’s 2024 Sesquicentennial Celebration,
this July 2024 event doubled as Vision Historic Preservation Foundation’s
annual fundraiser benefiting the restoration of The 1895.
Enjoy these photos of our 2024 Heritage Celebration at The 1895
July 2024: The Heritage Celebration at The 1895 - in honor of our community for Rockdale's 150th Birthday.
Murals by Street Artist Cody Seigmund
Street Pole Banners honoring historically significant Rockdalians
Banner art by Sketch Artist Ernest Robertson
Mariachis performed honoring Rockdale's Hispanic Heritage
Blues Artist Scot D Taylor included songs by Crayton & Bell in his set honoring these Rockdale Blues Legends
Our very own Brooke Graham performed with Robert Lawhon & Triple Threat
Charlie Weyler honored America singing patriotic songs on The 1895's front porch
Encouraging little artists - kids enjoyed our Chalk Zone
Games and Activities offered fun for the whole family
Working in collaboration with the Sesquicentennial Committee, the Heritage Celebration incorporated a Historic Walking Tour
Historic Photo Storyboard for Green at Cameron
Historic Photo Storyboard for North Ackerman at Cameron
Historic Photo Storyboard for South Ackerman at Cameron
Historic Photo Storyboard for Main at Milam
Historic Photo Storyboard for Cameron at Burleson
Historic Photo Storyboard for South Cameron at Burleson
ON STAGE 12PM - 2PM: The Scott D Taylor Band will also play a tribute to Peewee Crayton and T.D. Bell
ON STAGE 2PM - 3PM: Mariachi Los Tres Martinez will celebrate Rockdale's Hispanic Heritage and its La Escuelita y La Recluta.
ON STAGE 3:30PM - 5PM: Robert Lawhon & Triple Threat will play new & traditional country with classic rock thrown in, bringing an enjoyable, high energy experience.
Joining Robert Lawhon & Triple Threat - special guest Brooke Graham (Vision Rockdale's new Board Vice-President!)
Delicious Food and Beverages to Enjoy under our 40x60 Tent!
Special Thanks to
Rockdale Rotary Club
for bringing out their
Misting Tent to help keep us cool!
Special Thanks to the Grant Makers and Patrons of the Arts for providing funding support for the Heritage Celebration at The 1895!
This event has been made possible, in part, by grants from the following organizations:
Brookshire Brothers | Citizens National Bank | Mine Services Inc. | Oncor | Pruett Insurance | Rubio Septic Services | USA Technologies