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Dallas Historical Society

Hall of State Walking Tour
Time Frames
During School Day, After School, Summer, Weekend
Formats
Field Trip
Grades
Pre K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Community/Fam., Talented/Gifted, Special Ed, Bilingual

Description
Students will learn about Texas History while touring the Hall of State, which was built as part of the 1936 Centennial to honor Texas State History. Self guided tours feature the murals, statues, architecture, photographs and current museum exhibitions that illustrate Texas History.

Students Will
  • Describe the influences of other cultures on Texas.
  • Learn basic facts about the founding of Texas and the historical figures involved.
  • Identify and interpret major Texas symbols.
  • Identify major economic resources of Texas regions.
  • Delve into the life of the cowboy and the experience of the Texas cattle drive
  • Learn about the six flags.
  • Learn about the different geographic regions of Texas.

Details
Dates: Not available during the State Fair of Texas.
Times: Monday-Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM; Sundays 1 PM to 5 PM
Duration: Varies
School Fee: FREE
Minimum Attendance: 1
Maximum Attendance: 200
Bilingual: No
Technical Needs:
Other Information: This is a SELF GUIDED TOUR. No docent will be provided (docent lead tours of the Hall of State are available for $3 per person. Please see TEXAS HISTORY TOUR for more information).

Scheduling / Booking
Instructions: Call (214) 421-4500 x104 or email DHS Booking at Booking@dallashistory.org.
Deadline: Two weeks in advance preferred to ensure space.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be given for absent students. Any field trip may be cancelled with full refund up to 48 hours before the scheduled program(s) and/or special event(s). Any field trip cancelled with less than 48 hours notice of the scheduled program(s) and/or special event(s) – including failure to cancel – will not be refunded. All program(s) and special event(s) will begin promptly at the time scheduled. The Dallas Historical Society is not responsible for groups who arrive late. No program delay or refund will be issued for tardiness. All outreach programs or performances will begin at the time scheduled and will last 45 minutes to an hour. Please have all participating students seated and ready to go by outreach program or performance start time. Failure to do so may result in an abbreviated program or performance. All programs and special events cancelled by the school or as a result of a district-wide closing and/or adverse weather will not be refunded. Affected programs and special events will either be rescheduled or may receive credit toward future programming. All programs and special events cancelled by the Dallas Historical Society for adverse weather or other conditions beyond our control will be refunded or rescheduled.
After School Policy: All after school programs or performances will begin at the time scheduled and will last 45 minutes to an hour. Please have all participating students seated and ready to go by after school program or performance start time. Failure to do so may result in an abbreviated program or performance.

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