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| 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
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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
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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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