Second Screening for Sacred Ground: The Legacy Beneath Lewisville
June 21 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Due to popular demand, a second screening of Sacred Ground: The Legacy Beneath Lewisville will take place on Saturday, June 21, at 3 p.m. in the Black Box at the Lewisville Grand Theater. This screening is free to the public. Doors open at 2:30. Seating is limited. Seats are first come, first served.
Lewisville residents are invited to a powerful presentation that honors the 100-year legacy of the City of Lewisville, and the enduring contributions of Black families who shaped its foundation. 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 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.
Stay after for a short Q&A with Linda Eaddy from the Denton Black Film Festival as well as a couple of family members interviewed for the film.
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.