SOLD OUT – Sacred Ground: The Legacy Beneath Lewisville

***Reserved Tickets Sold Out***All reserved tickets for the event have now been sold out. However, we may be able to accommodate walk-up guests on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability. We will start seating walk-up patrons at 7:20 p.m. Thank you for your interest and support! 

Lewisville residents are invited to a powerful evening that honors the 100-year legacy of the City of Lewisville, and the enduring contributions of Black families who shaped its foundation, during a film premiere on Thursday, June 19, 7:30 p.m., at Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles Street.

Sacred Ground: The Legacy Beneath Lewisville shines a light on the untold stories of the Fox-Hembry and Champion families — trailblazers whose lives were deeply rooted in the land and spirit of Lewisville. The movie trailer is available on YouTube.

The documentary-style film was created by filmmaker Micah Autry, whose previous work has included directing and producing several films featured in the groundbreaking Denton Black Film Festivals. The film was commissioned as part of the yearlong Lewisville Centennial Celebration.

Through an evocative short film, archival photo gallery, and moving panel discussion, this celebration will uncover the histories buried beneath the surface — stories of land, love, loss, resilience, and generational hope. Learn how the dreams of these families continue to echo across time, enriching the present and inspiring the future.

This movie premiere event is free and open to the public, but ticket reservations are encouraged to reserve a seat in the Huffines Performance Hall. Free tickets are available on tix.com.

Attendees are encouraged to attend the opening reception at 6:30 p.m. to enjoy music, food, and fellowship, featuring a curated historical gallery. The movie will begin at 7:30 p.m.

This is just one of many Centennial Celebration activities being planned during 2025. Other activities include history exhibits, tree-plantings, a commissioned original play in September, and a vibrant projection art exhibit on the front of City Hall in November. To learn more about the celebration, go to lewisvilletx100.com.

To reach The Grand from I-35E, take exit 452 and proceed east on Main Street to Charles Street. The Grand will be on the left. Free public parking is available along Main and Church streets, or at Lewisville City Hall across Church Street from the center. Please be aware that there is heavy road construction at the Main Street interchange with I-35E that will cause delays.

For details about upcoming events, or rental information for the facility, please visit LewisvilleGrand.com or call 972.219.8446.