According to Dallas Historical Society Executive Director Karl Chiao, “The Dallas Historical Society (DHS) is a 100-year-old non-profit organization founded in 1922, dedicated to collecting, preserving, and exhibiting the heritage of Dallas and Texas history. Located at the Hall of State in Fair Park, DHS seeks to educate and inspire present and future … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dallas Historical Society
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Dallas Historical Society Fundraiser’s Name Is Adjusted But Purpose Remains The Same
The Dallas Historical Society is changing things up a bit for its fundraiser luncheon. It will be returning to the Fairmont on Friday, November 17 (aka the Friday before Thanksgiving), but it will have a new moniker. Instead of the “Awards For Excellence in Community Service,” it will be “Dallas History Makers Awards For Excellence.” But the purpose will remain the same — to … [Read more...] about Dallas Historical Society Fundraiser’s Name Is Adjusted But Purpose Remains The Same
Dallas Historical Society’s Centennial Champagne Reception Toasted 100 Years Of Memories
While North Texas newcomers may love the lower taxes and the bargains on estates, they may want to be forewarned that there’s something in the air that can be more irritating than COVID, influenza and RSV rolled into one. It’s that dang seasonal allergy. It was more than evident at the Dallas Historical Society’s Centennial Champagne Reception and Open House on Thursday, … [Read more...] about Dallas Historical Society’s Centennial Champagne Reception Toasted 100 Years Of Memories
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Dallas Historical Society Centennial Gala
After a major renovation and recovery from the freeze damage of February 2021, Fair Park’s Hall of State glowed beautifully inside and out for the Dallas Historical Society Centennial Gala on Saturday, November 12. With Texas legends like James W. Fannin and Stephen F. Austin observing from their pedestals in the Hall of Heroes, Gala Co-Chairs Kristen Sanger and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Dallas Historical Society Centennial Gala
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Dallas Historical Society Centennial Gala
According to Dallas Historical Society Centennial Gala Co-Chairs Kristen Sanger and Lisa Singleton, “The stories of our great City and State are shared each day at the Dallas Historical Society. Very few know that more than three million historical artifacts are housed at the Society, including treasures such as Sam Houston’s handwritten account of the Battle of San Jacinto, … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Dallas Historical Society Centennial Gala
JUST IN: Kristen Sanger And Lisa Singleton To Co-Chair Dallas Historical Society’s Centennial Celebration Gala
Back in the early 1900s the city of Dallas was literally starting to take root. No longer the little village that owed its start to John Neely Bryant, it was showing full-fledged signs of being a bustling center of business and culture. Why, it even boasted of having the first “skyscraper” west of the Mississippi, a university called Southern Methodist University and Texas … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Kristen Sanger And Lisa Singleton To Co-Chair Dallas Historical Society’s Centennial Celebration Gala
Dallas Historical Society Debuts Its Alamo Diorama “Texas Liberty Forever!” Masterpiece
It’s a tad bit ironic that Alamo collector Phil Collins played his last concert Saturday night and Tuesday one of his favorite subjects will start a whole new life at the Dallas Historical Society. While Phil has spent decades collecting more than 400 objects associated with the siege of the Alamo, a former barkeep by the name of Thomas J. "Tom" Feely Jr. was literally … [Read more...] about Dallas Historical Society Debuts Its Alamo Diorama “Texas Liberty Forever!” Masterpiece
Awards For Excellence Provided A Lesson In Learning From History To Endure “Harsh Winds”
In many ways, the Dallas Historical Society’s 39th Awards For Excellence overcame historic challenges to take place. First, there was the postponement of the original November 2020 date due to the pandemic and the plan to hold an evening event the following February in the DHS’s beautifully renovated home at Fair Park’s Hall of State. Then just a couple of days before the … [Read more...] about Awards For Excellence Provided A Lesson In Learning From History To Endure “Harsh Winds”
Dallas Historical Society’s Awards Of Excellence Patrons Had A Sneak Peak Of The Battle Of The Alamo Diorama
The Dallas Historical Society demonstrated how there are definite advantages to being patrons for the Awards For Excellence Luncheon on Tuesday, October 27, at Fair Park's Hall of State. In addition to congratulating the 2021 honorees, they were given a sneak peak of the 335-square-foot Battle of the Alamo Diorama that won't be open to the public until the spring. Here's a … [Read more...] about Dallas Historical Society’s Awards Of Excellence Patrons Had A Sneak Peak Of The Battle Of The Alamo Diorama
A Passing: Lindalyn Bennett Adams
"Turning lemons into lemonade” means transforming a not-so-great situation into a grand occasion. In the case of Lindalyn Bennett Adams, she turned lemons into lemon pie, with folks lining up for second helpings. If Lindalyn were to read the above description, she’d laugh that funny giggle, take a deep breath and with a twinkle in her eyes scoff at the idea that she had done … [Read more...] about A Passing: Lindalyn Bennett Adams
DHS Tries Again With A New Date And Return To Fairmont Dallas For 39th Awards For Excellence
The poor folks over at the Dallas Historical Society have had their share of challenges thanks to the pandemic and Winter Storm Uri. First, they postponed their 39th Awards for Excellence Luncheon on November 2020 at the Fairmont to an evening event on February 18, 2021, in the recently renovated Hall of State in Fair Park. Alas, due to ongoing pandemic restrictions, DHS … [Read more...] about DHS Tries Again With A New Date And Return To Fairmont Dallas For 39th Awards For Excellence