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Join us on Tuesday, May 19 for an evening honoring the dynamic women leaders, changemakers, and visionaries whose influence continues to shape Dallas and beyond.

Lee Cullum, Elba Garcia, Mary Jalonick, Rena Pederson, Margie Johnson Reese, and Mary Suhm will take part in a panel discussion moderated by Stewart Thomas.

The evening begins with an exclusive ticketed Pour Yourself into History Happy Hour from 6:00–7:00 pm ($30), featuring cocktails and light bites. Connect with the speakers and hear the powerful stories behind their impact on Dallas’ growth and evolution.

The program will take place at 7:00 pm the Hall of State in Fair Park, in the Margaret and Al Hill Lecture Hall.

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Having a little fun during the playing a exhibition game of to predict the outcome of the Orc Longhornz were victorious over the Necromantic Booooooo-ners 16-9

Getting ready to start giving out decks of cards to attendees of the education conference.

Getting our table of goodies together. We're debuting our Texas History Trail Card Game at the 2025 Texas History Professional Development Conference.

Our 1850's era Poker Deck in on display as part of the CARD-STRUCTION exhibit at

Next Tuesday, May 23rd, is the 89th anniversary of the ambush that ended the lives of Bonnie and Clyde. Join us at 12 noon to hear John Neal Phillips, author of “Running With Bonnie and Clyde,” discuss their lives including details of their activities in and around Dallas.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/john-neal-phillips-running-with-bonnie-clyde-tickets-530653758677

Image: Clipping from the Dallas Times Herald, May 23, 1934, from the DHS Archives