DIRECTOR’S INNER CIRCLE
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.
INNER CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP TIERS & BENEFITS
This membership includes:
- 3 Author’s Table Dinner (Reservation for 2)
- 2 Special Access Private Event (2 Guests)
- Lunch with the Executive Director
- Luncheon Patron Party Tickets (2)
- Dallas History Makers Luncheon VIP Tickets (2)
- Annual Cocktail Party (2)
- State Fair of Texas Preview Party Tickets (2)
- Cocoa with Santa Family Tickets (4)
- Pour Yourself into History VIP Tickets (2)
- State Fair of Texas Passes with Parking (4)
- Texas Independence Day Party Ticket Access (2)
CLICK HERE TO INQUIRE ABOUT FUTURE PRESENTER OPPORTUNITITES
Director’s Inner Circle – Statesman
This membership includes:
- 2 Author’s Table Dinners (Reservation for 2)
- 2 Special Access Private Event (2 Guests)
- Annual Cocktail Party (2)
- State Fair of Texas Preview Party Tickets (2)
- Cocoa with Santa Family Tickets (4)
- Pour Yourself into History VIP Tickets (2)
- State Fair of Texas Passes with Parking (4)
- Texas Independence Day Party Ticket Access (2)
CLICK HERE TO BECOME AN INNER CIRCLE STATESMAN
Director’s Inner Circle Patron – $2,500
This membership includes:
- 1 Author’s Table Dinner (Reservation for 2)
- 1 Special Access Private Event (2 Guests)
- Annual Cocktail Party (2)
- State Fair of Texas Preview Party Tickets (2)
- Cocoa with Santa Family Tickets (4)
- Pour Yourself into History VIP Tickets (2)
- State Fair of Texas Passes with Parking (4)
- Texas Independence Day Party Ticket Access (2)
CLICK HERE TO BECOME AN INNER CIRCLE PATRON
This membership includes:
- Annual Cocktail Party (2)
- State Fair of Texas Preview Party Tickets (2)
- Cocoa with Santa Family Tickets (4)
- Pour Yourself into History VIP Tickets (2)
- State Fair of Texas Passes with Parking (4)
- Texas Independence Day Party Ticket Access (2)
CLICK HERE TO BECOME AN INNER CIRCLE FELLOWS
A Special Membership for Individuals 40 Years Old & Under
This membership includes:
- Annual Cocktail Party (2)
- State Fair of Texas Preview Party Tickets (2)
- Cocoa with Santa Family Tickets (4)
- Pour Yourself into History VIP Tickets (2)
- Texas Independence Day Party Ticket Access (2)
CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US ABOUT APPLYING FOR A JUNIOR FELLOWS MEMBERSHIP
BECOME A MEMBER OF DHS TODAY
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
CLICK HERE TO BECOME A DHS PHILOSOPHER TODAY
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
CLICK HERE TO BECOME A DHS ACADEMIC TODAY
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
CLICK HERE TO BECOME A DHS SCHOLAR TODAY
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
CLICK HERE TO BECOME A MEMBER TODAY
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)
CLICK HERE TO BECOME A DHS BIOGRAPHER TODAY
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
There is also a ‘Dual Historian’ membership that includes these benefits, for a household of two (2), available for the discounted rate of $85
CLICK HERE TO BECOME A DHS HISTORIAN TODAY
Discounted Membership for Students & Educators
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
CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR A DISCOUNTED MEMBERSHIP
Once verification via email has been made, you will receive a QR code for the discounted membership.
*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.
SUPPORT DHS AT THE CORPORATE LEVEL
This membership includes:
- Texas History Makers Award Gala tickets for four (4)
- Invitation for eight (8) to the State Fair Kickoff Party
- VIP invitations for eight (8) to the Pour Yourself into History Happy Hour Series
- VIP invitations for eight (8) to the An Evening With! Lecture Series
- State Fair One Day Pass for twelve (12)
- Two (2) free rentals of the Hall of State Auditorium
- Three (3) Complimentary Director’s Inner Circle Memberships
- Invitations to three (3) Author’s Table Dinner Series, for two (2)
- One table for eight (8) at the Dallas History Makers Luncheon
- Two (2) tickets to the Dallas History Makers Evening Patron Party
- Lunch with the DHS Director
- Recognition on the DHS website and Donor Wall
CLICK HERE TO BECOME A DHS CORPORATE PARTNER TODAY
This membership includes:
- Invitation to purchase tickets for the Texas History Makers Award Gala for six (limited availability)
- Invitation for six (6) to the State Fair Kickoff Party
- VIP invitations for six (6) to the Pour Yourself into History Happy Hour Series
- VIP invitations for six (6) to the An Evening With! Lecture Series
- State Fair One Day Pass for eight (8)
- One (1) free rental of the Hall of State Auditorium
- Two (2) Complimentary Director’s Inner Circle Memberships
- Invitations to two (2) Author’s Table Dinner Series, for two (2)
- One table for eight (8) at the Dallas History Makers Luncheon
- Two (2) tickets to the Dallas History Makers Evening Patron Party
- Recognition on the DHS website and Donor Wall
CLICK HERE TO BECOME A DHS CORPORATE PARTNER TODAY
This membership includes:
- Invitation to purchase tickets for the Texas History Makers Award Gala for four (limited availability)
- Invitation for four (4) to the State Fair Kickoff Party
- VIP invitations for four (4) to the Pour Yourself into History Happy Hour Series
- VIP invitations for four (4) to the An Evening With! Lecture Series
- State Fair One Day Pass for four (4)
- One (1) Complimentary Director’s Inner Circle Membership
- Recognition on the DHS website and Donor Wall
CLICK HERE TO BECOME A DHS CORPORATE PARTNER TODAY
This membership includes:
- Invitation to purchase tickets for the Texas History Makers Award Gala for two (limited availability)
- Invitation for two (2) to the State Fair Kickoff Party
- VIP invitations for two (2) to the Pour Yourself into History Happy Hour Series
- VIP invitations for two (2) to the An Evening With! Lecture Series
- State Fair One Day Pass for two (2)
- Two (2) free rentals of the Hall of State Auditorium
- Recognition on the DHS website and Donor Wall
CLICK HERE TO BECOME A DHS CORPORATE PARTNER TODAY
Membership FAQs
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.
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.
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.