Headlines & Updates

Collier Perry 3/26/24 Collier Perry 3/26/24

RE-CROWNING OF THE 1895 SCHEDULED FOR 4/2

Big Step Toward Completion of Phase One of the Restoration.

Collier Perry 3/22/24 Collier Perry 3/22/24

VISION ROCKDALE ANNOUNCES TRANSITION IN LEADERSHIP

Continuing The 1895’s Legacy

Collier Perry 11/1/23 Collier Perry 11/1/23

VISION ROCKDALE RECEIVES ANICE READ GRANT

Contributing to The 1895 Downtown Improvement Project.

Collier Perry 7/19/23 Collier Perry 7/19/23

NATIONAL TRUST CYNTHIA WOODS MITCHELL FUND FOR HISTORIC INTERIORS GRANT AWARDED

Contributes to Phase One Interior Restoration.

Collier Perry 6/14/23 Collier Perry 6/14/23

VISION ROCKDALE GROWS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Vision Rockdale Expands Volunteer Board with Community Leaders.

Collier Perry 5/24/23 Collier Perry 5/24/23

SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE FUNDRAISER FOR THE 1895

Brooke Graham & friends join forces to raise money for The 1895.

Collier Perry 12/15/22 Collier Perry 12/15/22

TEXAS HISTORICAL FOUNDATION TOURS THE 1895

THF check presentation for Michael C. Duda Architectural Grant

Collier Perry 9/2/22 Collier Perry 9/2/22

VISION HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOUNDATION RECEIVES FUNDING FOR PHASE ONE WINDOWS & DOORS

Receives City of Rockdale Hotel Occupancy Tax Historic Preservation Grant

Collier Perry 5/5/22 Collier Perry 5/5/22

MATINEE MUSICAL CLUB SUPPORTS JAZZ & DERBY PARTY

Members Celebrate National Music Week at The 1895

Collier Perry 4/26/22 Collier Perry 4/26/22

VISION HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOUNDATION HOSTS JAZZ & DERBY PARTY FUNDRAISER AT THE 1895

Ticket Sales and Donations to Support Restoration Plans

Collier Perry 4/6/22 Collier Perry 4/6/22

VISION HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOUNDATION WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBERS

Expanding Leadership for Further Outreach & Project Development

Collier Perry 3/4/22 Collier Perry 3/4/22

NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARDS GRANT TO VISION HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOUNDATION

Vision Rockdale was awarded a $5,000 grant by the National Trust for Historic Preservation contributing toward the cost of updating the Architectural Historic Structures Report for The 1895.

Collier Perry 1/26/22 Collier Perry 1/26/22

VISION HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOUNDATION RECEIVES WALMART COMMUNITY GRANT

Funding Contributes to Quality of Life Improvements for Community.

Collier Perry 11/15/21 Collier Perry 11/15/21

VISION HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOUNDATION RECEIVES B.I.G. DONATION FOR RESTORATION

New Waste Management Firm Re-Invests in Community.

Collier Perry 10/27/21 Collier Perry 10/27/21

VISION HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOUNDATION MAKES PLANS TO PRESERVE ORIGINAL BRICK OF THE 1895

1895 Preservation plans will reduce costs and improve sustainability.

Collier Perry 10/14/21 Collier Perry 10/14/21

VISION HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOUNDATION RECEIVES DONATION FROM MILAM COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION

Funds support Fundraising Campaign to Restore The 1895.

Collier Perry 9/30/21 Collier Perry 9/30/21

VISION HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOUNDATION RECEIVES GENEROUS DONATION FROM ROCKDALE ROTARY CLUB

Foundation kicks off Fundraising Campaign to Restore The 1895 in October.

Collier Perry 9/8/21 Collier Perry 9/8/21

VISION HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOUNDATION MAKES PLANS FOR PHASE ONE RESTORATION OF THE 1895

South Façade and Bell Tower reconstruction targeted for late 2022.

Collier Perry 8/13/21 Collier Perry 8/13/21

VISION HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOUNDATION READY TO PURSUE GRANTS

Foundation hires experienced Grants Manager to seek Federal, State and Local funding.

Collier Perry 4/20/21 Collier Perry 4/20/21

VISION HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOUNDATION TAKES FIRST STEPS TOWARDS RESTORING THE 1895.

Demolition of interior opens spaces allowing Foundation to share its “vision”.