June 24th & 25th  | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Texas History Professional Development Conference

Join the Dallas Historical Society us for this free, two-day Professional Development Conference, presented in partnership with the Harry W. Bass Jr. Foundation. Learn from leading Texas historians and exemplary classroom instructors. Improve your content knowledge and sharpen your teaching skills at the beautiful and historic Hall of State. Attendees will earn 12 CPE Credits. Questions? if you have any questions, please CLICK HERE to contact our Director of Education.

REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED FOR 2024

Building Tours & School Field Trips

The Dallas Historical Society’s educational outreach is supported by the HEB Community Investment Program

VISITING THE HALL OF STATE

Visitors are invited to learn about Texas history while visiting the Hall of State, which was built as part of the 1936 Centennial to honor Texas State History. The Hall of State features murals, statues, architecture, and photographs. The Dallas Historical Society curates exhibits that illustrate the great history of Texas and notable Texans.

CLICK HERE to see a list of current exhibits.

• All exhibits are located in the Hall of State in Fair Park
• FREE Admission

To schedule a field trip, please click the button below and fill out a field trip request. Questions? Please email us or call us at 214-421-4500 x 104 and someone will be back in touch shortly.

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Dallas Historical Society, in partnership with the H-E-B Community Investment Program is now offering scholarships to schools and other educational organizations to help with transportation costs and box lunches, when visiting the Hall of State.  If your tour group would like to apply, please click the link below to download an application. Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to approval.