Membership supports History

The Dallas Historical Society was organized on March 31, 1922, by 101 prominent citizens. In 1938, the Society assumed the management of the magnificent Hall of State at the request of the City of Dallas. The Hall of State is one of the finest examples of art deco architecture in the country and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a part of Fair Park. The Historical Society is the oldest historical organization in Dallas County that is committed to preserving the area’s entire history.

Membership supports the Collections

The Historical Society preserves rare Dallas and Texas-related three-dimensional objects, including James Fannin’s watch and Santa Anna’s Texas Campaign medal. The research library holds more than ten thousand bound volumes and three million historic documents, including Sam Houston’s handwritten account of the Battle of San Jacinto.

Membership supports Education

Each year, the Dallas Historical Society serves approximately 20,000 students, providing more that half with free or discounted educational programs. Outreach programs give students who are unable to visit the Hall of State the opportunity to experience educational programs on historical topics in their own classrooms.

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MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

Historian - $50

DHS Historian Membership - $50

This membership includes:

A subscription to Legacies, the semi-annual journal of Texas History
Invitations to DHS “members only” events
Reciprocal memberships to 250 Museums and Historical Societies across the country.
Member discount on all DHS store purchases
Monthly e-newsletter and calendar

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Dual Historian - $85

This level is a special 'double' Historian membership for a discounted rate.

One (1) household subscription to Legacies, the semi-annual journal of Texas History
Invitation for two (2) to DHS “members only” events
Reciprocal memberships to 250 Museums and Historical Societies across the country.
Member discount on all DHS store purchases
Monthly e-newsletter and calendar

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Discounted Membership for Students, Educators & Volunteers

Historian Discounted Memberships range from $25 - $30*

The Dallas Historical Society offers a special discounted rate for students, educators and volunteers.

A subscription to Legacies, the semi-annual journal of Texas History
Invitations to DHS “members only” events
Reciprocal memberships to 250 Museums and Historical Societies across the country.
Member discount on all DHS store purchases
Monthly e-newsletter and calendar

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*Student discount is available to all primary, secondary, or college students. Educator discount is available to all public, private School, college and retired faculty. Volunteer discount is available to any volunteer that donates at least 20 hours for the Dallas Historical Society.

Biographer - $100

DHS Biographer Membership - $100

This membership includes:

A subscription to Legacies, the semi-annual journal of Texas History
Invitations to DHS “members only” events
Reciprocal memberships to 250 Museums and Historical Societies across the country.
Member discount on all DHS store purchases
Monthly e-newsletter and calendar
State Fair of Texas admission voucher for one (1)

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Collector - $250

DHS Collector - $250

This membership includes:

A subscription to Legacies, the semi-annual journal of Texas History
Invitations to DHS “members only” events
Reciprocal memberships to 250 Museums and Historical Societies across the country.
Member discount on all DHS store purchases
Monthly e-newsletter and calendar
State Fair of Texas admission voucher for one (1)
One (1) complimentary Historian level gift membership
Two (2) VIP Pour Yourself into History passes

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Scholar - $500

DHS Scholar - $500

This membership includes:

A subscription to Legacies, the semi-annual journal of Texas History
Invitations to DHS “members only” events
Reciprocal memberships to 250 Museums and Historical Societies across the country.
Member discount on all DHS store purchases
Monthly e-newsletter and calendar
One (1) State Fair of Texas admission voucher
One (1) complimentary Historian level gift membership
Two (2) VIP Pour Yourself into History passes
One (1) Historical Photographic Reproduction

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Academic - $750

DHS Academic Membership - $750

This membership includes:

A subscription to Legacies, the semi-annual journal of Texas History
Invitations to DHS “members only” events
Reciprocal memberships to 250 Museums and Historical Societies across the country.
Member discount on all DHS store purchases
Monthly e-newsletter and calendar
One (1) State Fair of Texas admission voucher
One (1) complimentary Historian level gift membership
Two (2) VIP Pour Yourself into History passes
One (1) Historical Photographic Reproduction
Private group tour for up to six (6) of the Alamo Diorama by a member of the DHS staff

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Philosopher - $1,000

DHS Philosopher Membership - $1,000

This membership includes:

A subscription to Legacies, the semi-annual journal of Texas History
Invitations to DHS “members only” events
Reciprocal memberships to 250 Museums and Historical Societies across the country.
Member discount on all DHS store purchases
Monthly e-newsletter and calendar
One (1) State Fair of Texas admission voucher
One (1) complimentary Historian level gift membership
Two (2) VIP Pour Yourself into History passes
One (1) Historical Photographic Reproduction
Private group tour for up to six (6) of the Alamo Diorama by a member of the DHS staff
Private tour of the museum archives by a member of the DHS staff

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DIRECTOR’S INNER CIRCLE MEMBERSHIPS

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our newest membership group, The Director’s Inner Circle, by the Dallas Historical Society.

Comprised of our esteemed founding members, former Fellows of the Dallas Historical Society, The Director’s Inner Circle is designed to engage a vibrant community of proactive individuals passionate about history. This exclusive membership offers exciting and unique programming opportunities.

Members of The Director’s Inner Circle will have access to a variety of behind-the-scenes events and intimate gatherings. One such highlight is our latest series, the Author’s Table Dinners, where members will enjoy intimate dinner parties featuring bestselling authors and Pulitzer Prize nominees. These gatherings provide a platform for engaging conversations about their latest works.

The roots of The Fellows of the Dallas Historical Society can be traced back to October 1, 1934. A rediscovered roster of the original 1922 members from the Society’s archives in the early 1980s revealed the names of one hundred and one distinguished Dallasites, many of whom have descendants who continue to support the Dallas Historical Society to this day.

In 1982, the Fellows received official recognition as a unique membership category within the Dallas Historical Society. Steering this initiative was Louise Caldwell, alongside the esteemed Stanley Marcus—the last surviving member of the original 1937 group—who served as co-chair. Marcus, upon accepting his role, ensured that funds raised would be allocated to the publication of works on Dallas history. Additionally, he requested to be identified as Stanley Marcus, NCM, an abbreviation cryptically indicating “no committee meetings” upon inquiry.