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
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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
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
Dallas Historical Society’s Recently Renovated Hall Of State Sustains Major Water Damage Due To 2021 Blizzard
In recent weeks Dallas Historical Society Board Chair Veletta Lill and Executive Director Karl Chaio have been anticipating the official debut of the $14.4M restoration of the organization’s home base at Fair Park's Hall of State. But last Wednesday afternoon when Texas was deep freezing it, those plans took a turn when “staff was notified by our monitoring company … [Read more...] about Dallas Historical Society’s Recently Renovated Hall Of State Sustains Major Water Damage Due To 2021 Blizzard