This fun and informative event is sponsored by the Dallas Historical Society.
Two featured speakers:
Kolby Lanham, Senior Researcher and Historian at the Alamo: Revolutions and the Weapons that Won Them and Thomas Ledesma, Researcher at the Alamo: A Tussle over Tierra Incognita
Event: Join Dallas Historical Society members and history enthusiasts for this entertaining and informative symposium.
Light snacks and refreshments are available.
CPE credit available for educators.
Plus afterwards, go right next door to the interactive massive diorama of the Alamo, Texas Liberty Forever, ( https://www.dallashistory.org/exhibitions/ ) and use the iPads to hear the sounds of the battle, see close-up images and hear brief explanations of the different scenes. The app can also be downloaded to your own cell phone to experience this fabulous diorama. What a fun Saturday!
Cost: Free and open to the public.
Parking: Free parking. Enter at Gate 5.
DHS: Karl Chiao, Executive Director, Dallas Historical Society. Dr. Roy Washburn, Board Chair.
Public Contact for more information: Office Assistant at assistant@dallashistory.org or call 214-421-4500. Or visit the website at https://www.dallashistory.org/programs/
The Dallas Historical Society: Whether someone is new to Dallas or a native Texan, the Dallas Historical Society offers programs and exhibits that educate and inform visitors about their home city and reveal insights and little-known facts that one might be unable to attain from history books alone, especially with the museum’s newest permanent exhibit, the interactive Texas Liberty Forever: The Battle of the Alamo diorama by Tom Freely.
Ongoing events include Brown Bag Lectures, An Evening With programs, and Pour Yourself Into History happy hours. Join in discovering more about Dallas and take part in one or more of these wonderful programs. Visit the website for more information at www.dallashistory.org
The Dallas Historical Society Celebrated Its Centennial Year In 2022
The stories of Dallas are shared each day at the Dallas Historical Society through the three million items that comprise our archives and artifact collections. Established in 1922, the Dallas Historical Society collects, preserves, and exhibits the unique heritage of Dallas and Texas to educate and inspire future generations.
Housed at the Hall of State in Fair Park since 1938, DHS presents these collections through education programs, exhibitions, tours, access to research materials and workshops.
Among the three million historical artifacts at DHS are such treasures as Sam Houston’s handwritten account of the Battle of San Jacinto, the only known original Juneteenth document, James Fannin’s watch, and Santa Anna’s spurs. The DHS collection houses over 10,000 bound volumes and receives more than 1,500 research requests annually.
Each year, the Dallas Historical Society is visited by over 160,000 people and serves more than 20,000 students through guided tours and educational programming at the Hall of State, as well as outreach programs at schools. Visit the website for more information at www.dallashistory.org
*Photos of the interactive Alamo diorama, Texas Liberty Forever, by Danny Campbell.