Today is #WorldGratitudeDay, and we want to take a moment to say how #grateful we are to the MANY volunteers that will make the #StateFairofTexas a great experience for visitors to the #HallofState!

Today is #NTxGivingDay! Your support will help the Dallas Historical Society continue to educate and inspire present and future generations on the history of Dallas and Texas. Today, #GiveWithPurpose through North Texas Giving Day! Visit: northtexasgivingday.org/organization/d…

Each year, thousands of guest visit the #HallofState on a mission to learn about the past, understand the present, and envision the future of Dallas. YOU can be a part of this mission by #giving through #NTxGivingDay! Visit: ow.ly/R1GQ50KQAgI

Thank you to everyone who supported us through #NTxGivingDay; because of YOU, we raised a total of $19,837!

Come check out our Centennial Exhibit and the Dallas Mavs Vault Exhibit during the #statefairoftexas

It's #openingday at the #statefairoftexas! Come to the Hall of State and see the amazing exhibits on display!

Thank you for an AMAZING #openingweekend at the #statefairoftexas!

Have you been to the #statefairoftexas, yet? If not, you must come to check out the #DallasMavericks Vault exhibit, including this lego creation of American Airlines Center and Victory Plaza!

The beauty of Mr. Thomas Feely, Jr's Alamo diorama is astounding; the story of its creation is equally as intriguing. We are so honored to be the home of this historically accurate work of art. Alamo diorama will reopen on 11.01, so make plans to visit! ow.ly/ksT250L6jEP

Howdy, folks! In 1952, Big Tex stood on the Midway during the Texas State Fair. Seventy years later, Big Tex is still standing guard over the fairgrounds in the shadow of Hall of State. Have you visited lately? DHS: 100 Years, 100 Stories 10am - 7pm daily during State Fair of Texas

Media Day! This morning, our Executive Director Karl Chaio talked with Robyn from Spectrum News 1 Texas about our exhibit, DHS: 100 Years, 100 Stories. Stop by Hall of State Events 10am-7pm daily during State Fair of Texas to see how we are celebrating our Centennial! dallashistory.org

On this day in 1839, Mirabeau B. Lamar, the second president of the Republic of Texas, and his cabinet arrived in the new capital city of Austin. Image: DHS Visual Collection

Today in 1919, the League of Women Voters of Texas formed in San Antonio. Items from the Jessie Daniel Ames Collection (1st LWVT President) are currently on display in the Hall of State. #DallasHistoricalSociety #HallOfState #FairPark #History #Dallas #ThingsToDoInDallas

Sharon Tabbert took this amazing photo of The Hall of State. (The Fair ends on Sunday but the Hall of State will reopen on Tuesday, November 1st.) #DallasHistoricalSociety #HallOfState #StateFairOfTexas #FairPark #History #Dallas #ThingsToDoInDallas #HistoryHappensHere

On this day in 1886, the Texas State Fair opened in north Dallas. A rival organization, the Dallas Exposition, opened its first fair the following day. The two groups later merged to form the Texas State Fair and Dallas Exposition, eventually becoming the State Fair of Texas.

Iconic hunter sullivan and His Band will perform in the After Dinner Speakeasy at Dallas Historical Society's Centennial Gala on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at the Hall of State in Fair Park Dallas. Visit dallashistory.org for ticket info. parkcities.bubblelife.com/community/park… #DHS #100

On November 15, 1836, Lorenzo de Zavala died. A proponent of democratic reforms, he helped draft the first Texas constitution, served as first vice president, and is believed to have designed the first Texas flag. This reproduction of that flag was donated by Joe M. Dealey, Jr.

Dallas Historical Society Hall of State Holiday Hours November 23 10am - 2pm November 24 - 25 CLOSED Hall of State Events Fair Park Dallas #HallOfState #DallasHistoricalSociety #FairPark #Dallas #Texas #Closed #Holiday

Merry Everything & Happy Always! #HolidayHours #Holiday #HallOfState #FairPark #Dallas #Texas #HistoryHappensHere Hall of State Events Fair Park Dallas