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TOUR SCHEDULE AND DESCRIPTIONS FOR 2013 HISTORIC CITY TOUR SEASON,

DHS Tours

These adventures in leisure depart the Hall of State in Fair Park on the scheduled date except where noted. Payment at the time of requesting your reservation ensures a seat on the bus. Call Nora Lenhart at 214-421-4500 x101 or email Nora@dallashistory.org for more information or to make your reservation.

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* All Tours Subject to Cancellation

* All Tours Available for Private Booking for Visiting or Local Groups Interested in Learning More About Local History.





2013 Tours Date and Time Desription
Historic Neighborhoods March 16th, 2013 (Saturday), 9 AM to 2 PM This tour will take you through many of Dallas’ historic and preservation districts where you will learn about how the neighborhoods came into existence, who planned them and when. Some of the neighborhoods are very well known, while others are lesser known residential jewels that make up the city. VISITING NEW NEIGHBORHOODS IN PARK CITIES FOR THE 100th ANNIVERSARY OF HIGHLAND PARK! Tour will include lunch. Tour Guide: Dr. Michael V. Hazel. Cost: $50/non members, $35/members.

Downtown Dallas, Then and Now April 6th, 2013 (Saturday), 1 PM to 4 PM Climb aboard with historian and author Dr. Michael V. Hazel and explore the history of Downtown Dallas. Learn about how the area has evolved over time and the how modern day developments, like the Arts District, the Dealey Plaza restoration project, and Klyde Warren Park are changing the heart of the City. Tour Guide: Dr. Michael V. Hazel. Cost: $35/non members, $25/members.

Hidden Oak Cliff

Sold Out

April 20th, 2013 (Saturday afternoon), 1PM to 5 PM Join us as we explore the town on the other side of the Trinity River with author Rose-Mary Rumbley as she uncovers some of the hidden history of Oak Cliff.  Tour will include visits to Dallas Baptist University and the Rumbley Library, National Cemetery and the Audubon Center.  Plus, other places not often in the news! Tour Guide: Rose-Mary Rumbley. Cost: $40/non members, $30/members.

Historic Dallas Hotels

Cancelled

April 27th, 2013, 1PM to 4 PM Hop on board and learn about Dallas’ historic hotels. Tour will focus on hotels – both past and present – in the downtown area. Attendees will also have an opportunity to get off the bus and tour the inside of two hotels. Tour Guide: Sam Childers. Cost: $35/non members, $25/members.

CEMETERY TOUR

Cemetery Tour

May 18th, 2013,(Saturday morning), 10 AM to 12 PM Whether they scare you or fascinate you, cemeteries hold our past and are some of the best examples of local folk art outside of museums. Join Frances James (a.k.a. “The Cemetery Lady”) as we visit some of the area’s most historic and obscure burial grounds, and hear stories of many of the area’s famous and infamous residents as well as those of the pioneers who blazed the trail before us. (We anticipate being able to visit Pioneer Cemetery.) This is a walking tour only. Participants will meet at the designated cemetery for the tour. Tour Guide: Francis James (a.k.a. “The Cemetery Lady”) Cost: $20/non members, $10/members

RUNNING WITH BONNIE AND CLYDE

Bonnie Parker Grave

Clyde Barrrow Grave

May 27th, 2013 (Memorial Day Monday) , 9 AM to 2PM Uncover the lives of the famous outlaw lovers from Dallas, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, with author John Neal Phillips. Tour will include lunch. Tour Guide: John Neal Phillips. Cost: $50/non members, $35/members



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