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Dallas Historical Society

George Durham: Texas Ranger
Time Frames
During School Day, After School, Summer, Weekend
Formats
Field Trip, On Campus Program
Grades
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Community/Fam., Talented/Gifted

Description
This is a first person interpretation/performance of the life and experiences of Texas Ranger, George Durham. George Durham, an 18 year old farm boy from Georgia, came to Texas in 1875. His father had been a McNelly during the War Between the States, and he was about to become a McNelly. When he got to Texas, George decided he needed to meet this Leander McNelly has father always talked about. He met McNelly....and George's life changed forever. Durham tells of his time as a Texas Ranger under Captain Leander McNelly when the Rangers had to be badder then the bad guys. Bob Heinonen portrays George Durham in his later years as he tells his touching and thought provoking story of law and order that is pertinent as we view the events of today.

Students Will
  • Learn about Texas history.
  • Learn the George Durham.
  • Learn about the Texas Rangers.
  • Learn about life after the Civil War in Texas.

Details
Dates: Only available on following dates: Sept. 13—17; Oct. 11-15; Dec. 6-9; Jan. 17-23; Feb. 21—24; Mar. 7-11; & Apr. 11-15
Times: Open
Duration: Approximately one hour (includes Q & A session)
School Fee: $250 First Performance; $75 (each) 2nd and 3rd Performance (same character). Max three in one day.
Minimum Attendance: 1
Maximum Attendance: 150
Bilingual: No
Technical Needs: Microphone may be required for groups over 50
Other Information:

Scheduling / Booking
Instructions: Call (214) 421-4500 x104 or email DHS Booking at Booking@dallashistory.org.
Deadline: Two weeks in advance
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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