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| 2011 Tours | Date and Time | Desription |
| In the Steps of Oswald
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November 12th, 2011 (Saturday afternoon), 1 to 5 PM | Cancelled due to Tour Guide illness. JFK and Dallas are forever connected in history. Learn about the motorcade and events surrounding the assassination as well as individuals like Oswald, Ruby and Tippitt by visiting the sites where it all took place. Tour Guide: Ken Holmes Cost: $40/non members, $30/members |
| RUNNING WITH BONNIE AND CLYDE
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December 3rd, 2011 (Saturday) , 9 AM-2 PM | 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 |
| 2012 Tours | Date and Time | Desription |
| Historic Neighborhoods | March 24th, 2012 (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 OAK CLIFF! Tour will include lunch. Tour Guide: Mike Hazel. Cost: $50/non members, $35/members. |
| From East and South Dallas to Oak Cliff | April 21st, 2012 (Saturday afternoon), 1 to 5 PM | "East is east and west is west, but never the twain shall meet." But they will meet on this tour. East Dallas and Oak Cliff were separate and individual cities, until they decided to join their big neighbor, Dallas. The true history of Dallas begins in the White Rock area. The beauty of Dallas rests in this part of the city. However, across the river, there is more history and there are more impressive scenes. The sites in the far west of the city at Mountain Creek Lake are spectacular. Tour Guide: Rose-Mary Rumbley. Cost: $40/non members, $30/members. |
| Historic Dallas Hotels | April 28th, 2012, 1 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. Tour Guide: Sam Childers. Cost: $30/non members, $20/members. |
| White Rock Lake | May 5th, 2012, 10 AM to 12 PM | White Rock Lake was created over 100 years ago, 10 miles outside of Dallas, as a new water source for the growing City. Today the Lake is an urban oasis enjoyed by over 2 million visitors a year. Come travel through time as we tour White Rock Lake. Pick up/Drop Off: Ridgewood Belcher Recreation Center (6818 Fisher Road, Dallas, TX 75214-1755) Tour Guide: Sally Rodriguez . Cost: $25/non members, $15/members. |
| CEMETERY TOUR
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May 19th, 2012,(Saturday morning), 10 AM to 12 PM | Whether they scare you or fascinate you, cemeteries hold our past – and, ultimately, our future. Join us as we light upon some of the area’s most historic and obscure burial grounds to visit the pioneers who came before us. 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 28th, 2012 (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 Neel Phillips. Cost: $50/non members, $35/members |
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