Santa Laughed all the Way to Dallas
Join us for a very special holiday-themed Brown Bag!
Presenter: Rose-Mary Rumbley, Author and Historian
During the holiday season we find ourselves waiting in anticipation of visits from family and friends, planning those gatherings and looking forward to that special morning when children (and some adults) squeal with delight. But now we are going to hear Rose-Mary Rumbley's version of Christmas past, telling us of the places in Dallas that celebrated in a special way. Of course, Jolly old St. Nick was in Dallas in the 1840's, but in the 1940's, according to Rose-Mary, he was laughing so hard that he caused all sorts of traffic jams and hysteria in the city. He was present every year, because Santa really loved Dallas, but the history behind some of his past visits is truly worth special notice. And who could tell it better?
When: Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Time: 12:00pm
Where: Hall of State 3939 Grand Avenue Dallas, TX 75210
Cost: Free
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Congratulations to the recipients of the
2015 Awards for Excellence in Community Service
The Awards for Excellence in Community Service are presented on behalf of the Dallas Historical Society to the designated recipients who are deserving of recognition for their generosity of spirit, civic leadership and ability to encourage community-wide participation in a particular phase of the growth of the city.
The recipients of the 2015 Awards for Excellence are:
Arts Leadership - Giselle "Gigi" Antoni
Business - Richard Eiseman, Jr.
Creative Arts - Bill Booziotis
Education - Margaret "Marnie" Wildenthal
Health/Sciences-Medicine - Robert W. Haley, M.D.
Humanities - The Reverend Dr. Ronald E. Jones
Humanities/History - Cynthia Salzman Mondell and Allen Mondell
Philanthropy - Gerald Ford
Sports Leadership - Tim Brown
Volunteer Community Leadership - Vikki J. Martin and the Ferguson Road Initiative
Jubilee History Makers - Matrice and Ron Kirk
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Holiday Shopping
The holiday season is just around the corner, and if you are searching for that special, one of a kind gift, look no further!
Order a print of a photograph from the Dallas Historical Society. There are thousands of historic Dallas images in our collection- everything from stores and restaurants, to street scenes and skyline views.
From everyone at the Dallas Historical Society, happy holidays!
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Save the Date!
Legacies
Dallas History Conference
Breaking the Mold
Featuring conference presentations by:
Susanne Starling "Armed Dallas Mob Raids Corporate Headquarters: The Hedgcoxe War or the Peters Colony Rebellion" Evelyn Montgomery, "It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time: Planning in Dallas" John Slate and Willis Winters "Racial Desegregation of Dallas Parks" J. Gordon Melton "Swimming in Other Streams: Alternative Currents in Dallas's Religious Tradition" Special Feature: "Conversation with a History Maker: Anita Martinez," conducted by Mercedes Olivera.
When: Saturday, January 30, 2016
Where: The Hall of State, Fair Park
Time:
Registration: 8:00 A.M.
Conference: 9:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
Cost: $35
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