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Dallas Historical Society

Old Rip Ford
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 John Salmon Ford (a.k.a. Old Rip Ford). Like a lot of men in the 1830's, John Salmon Ford came to Texas to start a new life. At the age of 21, he came to Texas alone just a month after Texas had gained its independence from Mexico. When he entered Texas, he spent the last of his money on a horse and a wagon. On the side of the wagon, he hung his shingle....JOHN SALMON FORD, Doctor. John went on to be, and to do, a lot of things in Texas for the next 60 years. He seemed to be deeply involved in, and many times was a leader of, most of the major events that occurred in Texas until after Reconstruction in the 1870's. A leader of men, a man of great conviction and strength, he made an impact wherever he went.

Students Will
  • Learn about Texas history.
  • Learn about Reconstruction in Texas in the 1870s.
  • Learn about the life of John Salmon Ford (a.k.a. Old Rip Ford).
  • Learn life in Texas until 1875.

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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