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Dallas Historical Society

AN ARGUMENT FOR DALLAS: 100 Years of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas 1914–2014 (FREE Exhibit)
Time Frames
During School Day, After School, Weekend
Formats
Field Trip
Grades
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Community/Fam., Talented/Gifted, Special Ed
Standards

Description
Learn about the arguments that civic leaders made on behalf of Dallas as they sought to win a reserve bank for the city. Examine the history of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and learn about the Bank’s service to the Eleventh District and to the American people.

Students Will
  • Learn about Texas history.
  • See artifacts, documents and images that tell Texas' story.
  • Learn about Dallas history.
  • Understand why Dallas has the Fed.
  • Learn about the Economy.

Details
Dates: December 19th, 2014 to June 5th, 2015
Times: 10 AM to 5 PM
Duration: 15-30 minutes
School Fee: FREE for student groups
Minimum Attendance: 1
Maximum Attendance: 100
Bilingual: No
Technical Needs:
Other Information: This is a SELF GUIDED TOUR. No docent will be provided.

Scheduling / Booking
Instructions: Call (214) 421-4500 x104 or email DHS Booking at [email protected].
Deadline: Please call/email one day in advance to let us know when you are coming
Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be given for absent students. Any field trip may be cancelled with full refund up to 48 hours before the scheduled program(s) and/or special event(s). Any field trip cancelled with less than 48 hours notice of the scheduled program(s) and/or special event(s) – including failure to cancel – will not be refunded. All program(s) and special event(s) will begin promptly at the time scheduled. The Dallas Historical Society is not responsible for groups who arrive late. No program delay or refund will be issued for tardiness. All outreach programs or performances will begin at the time scheduled and will last 45 minutes to an hour. Please have all participating students seated and ready to go by outreach program or performance start time. Failure to do so may result in an abbreviated program or performance. All programs and special events cancelled by the school as a result of a district-wide closing and/or adverse weather will not be refunded. Affected programs and special events will either be rescheduled or may receive credit toward future programming. All programs and special events cancelled by the Dallas Historical Society for adverse weather or other conditions beyond our control will be refunded or rescheduled.
After School Policy: All after school programs or performances will begin at the time scheduled and will last 45 minutes to an hour. Please have all participating students seated and ready to go by after school program or performance start time. Failure to do so may result in an abbreviated program or performance.

Curriculum Information

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