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Barney FiberBROWN BAG LECTURE SERIES:

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The Dallas Historical Society's 2010 Brown Bag Lunch Series
The second Wednesday of every month from noon to 1:00pm


Generously sponsored by City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs and CLAMPITT PAPER: The Paper People

All eight lectures will be held in the Clampitt Paper’s Creative Center. The Creative Center is located at Clampitt Paper’s headquarters, 9207 Ambassador Row, Dallas, TX 75247.
Join us for lunch the second Wednesday of every month from noon to 1:00pm as the DHS shows off parts of its collection. Guest speakers and staff speak on a variety of topics relevant to the museum's holdings, including art, conflict, characters and commerce. Don't forget to bring your lunch! Groups should RSVP by calling us at 214.421.4500 x 104 or send an email.

  • January: BATTLESHIP TEXAS Presented by: Ed Owens
  • February: THE HISTORY OF PUBLIC PERFORMANCES IN DALLAS . Presented by: Alex Burton, local newsman, producer and writer .
  • March: WILD WOMEN OF THE WEST . Presented by: Ann Shelton, local historian and personality.
  • April: MY CIVIL WAR: ANNA'S LETTERS. Presented by: Chuck Finsley, author and Civil War enthusiast.
  • May: THE HISTORY OF FAIR PARK. Presented by: Sally Rodriguez, Dallas Park and Recreation Department.
  • June: ROBERT E. LEE AND THE TEXAS SUCCESSION. Presented by: James Neel, military history enthusiast and collector.
  • July: TEXAS EATS. Presented by: Rose-Mary Rumbley, author, local historian and personality.
  • August: DNA and GENEALOGY. Presented by: Melinda Ludwig, professor and science educator.




    French LanternTexas Under Six Flags
    Located in the East Texas Room and the Hall of Heroes,
    Now through September 1, 2010

    Spanish Exploration MapThe collections of the Dallas Historical Society contains many rare and unique documents and artifacts relating to Texas history. A number of which have not been viewed by the public in many years. The exhibit focuses in on Texas history from the time it was occupied by Native cultures, discovered by Europeans, was an independent Republic, and continues through 1870.

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