MISSION The Dallas Historical Society collects preserves and exhibits the unique heritage of Dallas and Texas to educate and inspire future generations.
Dallas, Texas
Joined July 2011
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Grandad was DPD and was in balcony at Texas Theater searching for Oswald when he was arrested below. He got a few mentions in testimony to the Warren Commission (and a few mentions on conspiracy websites).
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Today, because of her 30 years of tirelessly advocating for our LGBTQIA+ communities in DFW, the @DHSHallofState awarded our own CEO Cece Cox as Jubilee History Maker. Join us in congratulating Cece and her outstanding accomplishments.
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Worn #onthisday in 1912 by socialite and self-made oil magnate Mae Belcher at the grand opening of the Adolphus Hotel in Dallas, TX. She wore the mocha gown with a hand-embroidered cotton net overlay with a detachable high-necked lace collar. #OTD @DHSHallofState @BullockMuseum
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Fletcher’s & Campisi’s: The Food Family mash-up to blow your Dallas foodie mind! We were joined on opening day by the great Campisi crew out having some family State Fair fun. For you numbers guys, that’s 154yrs combined of local, original Dallas food family legacies right there!
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WTH? First I've heard of this, but there is absolutely no friggin way, I could do this. I feel a shortness in my breath. whew
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I'm always impressed with your photos of Texas and enjoyed the highlight in Texas Highways Magazine. I think that there would be a lot of interest if you could arrange to exhibit some of these photos at a future State Fair of Texas. @StateFairOfTX @DHSHallofState
Y'all: I put together an essay about small Texas towns for the awesome folks at Texas Highways. I'd be obliged if you'd take the time to read it, comment, tell me what you think about the formatting etc... Thanks in advance!
texashighways.com/travel-new…
@TexasHighways
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Y'all: I put together an essay about small Texas towns for the awesome folks at Texas Highways. I'd be obliged if you'd take the time to read it, comment, tell me what you think about the formatting etc... Thanks in advance!
texashighways.com/travel-new…
@TexasHighways
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🤯 – at Dallas, TX
Hungry yet? Here's some delicious #DALLAShistory to ponder the next time you eat German chocolate cake. Contrary to what many people believe, this cake did NOT originate in Germany. It is actually an American recipe. In 1852 Samuel German, an English American Baker who worked for
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There was also a plant at what is now I 30 and East Grand Many adjacent neighborhoods were created to support this plant
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The Sessions, the first hip hop cypher was hosted by Erica Free...you know her today as @fatbellybella @DHSHallofState #dhsbrownbag – at Dallas, TX
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“Dallas has always had very strong DJ’s. Respect the DJ’s ✊🏾”- @taylorcrumpton @DHSHallofState #dhsbrownbag – at Dallas, TX
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“Godfather of rap was Nippy Jones” -Snoop Dogg on Dallas local Nippy Jones founder of Funky Fresh Freaky Friday Show, pioneering collab btwn rappers and dj’s in Dallas/Fort worth @DHSHallofState #dhsbrownbag – at Dallas, TX
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2day 12pm @fairpark: @DHSHallofState Brown Bag #Lecture: Paula Selzer discussing Adolphe Gouhenant: French Revolutionary, Utopian Leader, and Texas Frontier Photographer lonestarliterary.com/content… @UNTPress #DFW [limited seating; mask required]
#LoneStarLit
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Make your summer a Fair Park summer! Take a stroll around the lagoon and enjoy the natural playgrounds, stop by the Esplanade for a heavy dose of Art Deco art and architecture, or just come hang out and relax! We're open daily from 7a-10p. Enter through gate 5. #myFairPark
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It's National Census Day and so the challenge has begun. Go to my2020census.gov, take the Census, and share it on your social using #Census2020 #CountUptown #DallasCounts2020 and we'll share it on ours and you'll be entered to win a $100 VISA gift card!
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1990 - The Texas Giant, then the largest wooden roller coaster in the world, opened at Arlington's @SixFlagsOverTX