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Dallas Historical Society

Self-Guided Hall of State Walking Tour
Time Frames
During School Day, After School, Summer, Weekend
Formats
Field Trip
Grades
Pre K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Community/Fam., Talented/Gifted, Special Ed, Bilingual
Standards

Description
This self guided tour will allow students to walk thru history as they view the featured murals, statues, architecture, and photographs throughout the building. The murals, statues and art of the building not only depict historical events in Texas history, but are prime examples of the beginning of the modern art era. The style of painting shows a transition from classical to futurism, neoclassical and constructiveness which we now identify as 1930s art deco designs.

Students Will
  • Describe the influences of other cultures on Texas.
  • Learn basic facts about the founding of Texas and the historical figures involved.
  • Identify and interpret major Texas symbols.
  • Identify major economic resources of Texas regions.
  • Book: Texas History (State Studies: Texas); By: Mary Dodson Wade; ISBN-10: 1432911589
  • Learn about the countries that ruled Texas prior to the Texas' independence and joining the USA.
  • Delve into neoclassical and art deco paintings as well as examples of fine art sculptures.

Details
Dates: Not available until November 5, 2019
Times: Tuesday-Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM; Sundays 1 PM to 5 PM
Duration: Varies
School Fee: FREE
Minimum Attendance: 1
Maximum Attendance: 200
Bilingual: No
Technical Needs: North and South wing unavailable.
Other Information: This is a SELF GUIDED TOUR. No docent will be provided (docent -led tours of the Hall of State are available for $3 per person. Please see TEXAS HISTORY TOUR for more information).

Scheduling / Booking
Instructions: Call (214) 421-4500 x104 or email DHS Booking at [email protected].
Deadline: Two weeks in advance preferred to ensure space.
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.

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