As North Texas is winding down spring fundraising and opening all types of plans for the summer of 2025, the Dallas Historical Society (DHS) is rolling out a multi-month program — “Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom" — that will begin on Thursday, June 19, and carry on for exactly four months, ending at the closure of the State Fair on Sunday, October 19. Encompassing … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Historical Society To Honor Importance Of Juneteenth With An Array Of Activities And Exhibits
Karl Chiao
DHS 2024 History Maker Luncheon Celebrated Honorees Looking To The Future Inspired By The Past
With a chill in the air, North Texans were briskly heading to fundraising luncheons on Thursday, November 22, as the countdown for Thanksgiving got underway. While The Salvation Army Of North Texas held its “Doing The Most Good Luncheon” at the Hilton Anatole, the Dallas Historical Society’s (DHS) History Maker Luncheon saluted a wide variety of leaders and organizations at The … [Read more...] about DHS 2024 History Maker Luncheon Celebrated Honorees Looking To The Future Inspired By The Past
JUST IN: Harry W. Bass Jr. Foundation Gifts Dallas Historical Society With $7M To Enhance Offerings
The Dallas Historical Society had a truly historical event take place. The Harry W. Bass Jr. Foundation has just presented DHS with a $7M gift — the largest donation in the organization’s history. Thanks to this very generous donation, the DHS will be able to showcase the stories of Dallas and Texas history with “dynamic, interactive formats that engage visitors of all … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Harry W. Bass Jr. Foundation Gifts Dallas Historical Society With $7M To Enhance Offerings
MySweetOpportunity: Dallas Historical Society’s 43rd Annual Dallas History Makers Awards For Excellence Luncheon
According to Dallas Historical Society Executive Director Karl Chiao, “The Dallas Historical Society (DHS) is thrilled to announce the 43rd Annual Dallas History Makers Awards for Excellence Luncheon (DHM)! Since 1981, these prestigious awards have honored individuals who have made significant contributions to the quality of life in Dallas. Established by Lindalyn Adams, … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Dallas Historical Society’s 43rd Annual Dallas History Makers Awards For Excellence Luncheon
Dallas Historical Society’s Newly Renamed Dallas History Makers Awards For Excellence Luncheon Honors Nine
The Dallas Historical Society's annual awards for excellence luncheon invariably attracts a who's who of the region. And the 2023 edition, held at the Fairmont Hotel on Friday, November 17, kept the tradition going strong. While many of the event's 565 attendees gathered for a reception outside the hotel's International Ballroom — among them R. Gerald Turner, Dr. Carine … [Read more...] about Dallas Historical Society’s Newly Renamed Dallas History Makers Awards For Excellence Luncheon Honors Nine
History Makers Patron Party At A Retro Home Had A Surprise Guest Adding To The “Wow” Factor
The Dallas Historical Society's History Makers Luncheon patron party at a restored 1950s retro home would have been enough to impress the fundraiser's supporters, but a surprise guest made the evening even more memorable. Filling Greg Nieberding and Eddie Ortega's beautifully restored 1950's home at the end of Daria, the patrons and honorees gathered at 6 p.m. to get to … [Read more...] about History Makers Patron Party At A Retro Home Had A Surprise Guest Adding To The “Wow” Factor
MySweetWishList: Dallas Historical Society
According to Dallas Historical Society Executive Director Karl Chiao, “The Dallas Historical Society celebrated its Centennial Anniversary last year. The mission of the Dallas Historical Society has always been to collect, preserve and exhibit the heritage of Dallas and Texas so that we can educate and inspire present and future generations. “Over the past 100 years, the … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Dallas Historical Society
2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dallas Historical Society
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
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
Hall Of State Glowed Inside And Out For The Dallas Historical Society Centennial Gala
The first introduction of the 2022-2023 winter temperatures arrived on North Texas doorsteps before the sun rose on Saturday, November 12. Despite the evening’s cold, the area was burning with fundraising. Operation Kindness’ Canines, Cats and Cabernet Gala was honoring Carol Seay with the Champion for Animals Award and Charles Jones with the Legacy of Kindness Award at the … [Read more...] about Hall Of State Glowed Inside And Out For The Dallas Historical Society Centennial 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