Dallas County Historical Commission

The Dallas County Historical Commission’s Mission is to Preserve, Protect, and Promote the historical resources of Dallas County.

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[Remembering Black Dallas, Inc. @RBDallasHistory]

We are thankful to all who helped make this day possible and honored to have shared it with the Anderson Bonner family. Thank you to artist, Andrew F. Scott, for your hard work in crafting this beautiful Sankofa monument.
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[Remembering Black Dallas, Inc. @RBDallasHistory]

The Greater El Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, located in the Tenth Street Historic District, will be unveiling their new Texas Historical Marker this Saturday at 10AM. We can't wait to join them in celebrating this event!
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[Dallas County Historical Commission @DallasCountyHi1]

The next meeting of the DCHC is Thursday, April 14th at 11:30 a.m. This meeting will be in-person at the Dallas County Records Building, Innovation Conference Room – 7th Floor (500 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75202).

All are welcome

[Texas Historical Commission @TxHistComm]

Register now for a webinar on disaster preparedness & response in historic cemeteries!

On March 29, 6 pm Central, learn about assessing potential threats & creating a plan to reduce disaster impact.

Details: https://t.co/H1UvjuM6xn

📷: Liberty City Cemetery after Hurricane Ike

[Dallas International District @DallasIntlDist]

Thank you Dr. George Keaton of @RBDallasHistory for the N. Dallas tour. We learned that the Valley View/Galleria site was once owned & farmed by African Americans. There is so much history to preserve & protect as we build #DallasInternationalDistrict together! #BlackHistoryMonth

[Texas Historical Commission @TxHistComm]

How have natural disasters and extreme weather events impacted Texas’ historic resources? The THC is hosting the fourth of eight digital town halls on March 10! For more information, visit https://t.co/eT4XJXusTw.

#OurResilientHeritage

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The earliest recorded Black-owned business in Texas was a pottery. #BlackHistoryMonth

The Wilsons—Hiram, James, Wallace, George, & Andrew—were brought to Texas in 1856 with their enslaver. After emancipation, they began their own business in 1869 in Seguin: H. Wilson & Co.

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The Dallas County Historical Commission is accepting state historical marker applications from February 15, 2022, to April 1, 2022.

Applications will not be accepted after April 1st.

Application and information are available on the THC website at https://t.co/kOqyhEda2h.

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Discover These 8 African American History Sites in Dallas
Submitted by Farah Merchant on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 12:03pm @TxHistComm

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[Texas Historical Commission @TxHistComm]

Has your business, or one in your community, been serving Texas for 50 years or more? Apply now for the Texas Treasure Business Award!

About the program: https://t.co/I2NHBZx4ZL

📷: Zeke the mountain man greeted patrons of the New Braunfels Smokehouse in the 1950s & early 60s.

[Remembering Black Dallas, Inc. @RBDallasHistory]

RBD members & friends: We'll kick off 2022 with a General Meeting on Saturday, January 22 at 3PM. Check your email for the Zoom link. If you'd like to see what we're up to and help out, become a member at https://t.co/p5HtvC7DCw. We can't wait to see you there!

[Texas Historical Commission @TxHistComm]

Rodeo cowboy Bill Pickett was born on this day in 1870 at the Jenks-Branch community in Williamson County. He was the first African American inducted into the National Cowboy Hall of Fame.

More Texan Black history: https://t.co/lK5sbQYY3i

[Dallas Morning News @dallasnews]

Juanita Craft was a Dallas civil rights giant. Her home should reflect that importance | Editorial https://t.co/5zn1FwvRW1

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The Spring 2021 Dallas County Chronicle

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[Texas Historical Commission @TxHistComm]

Historical markers tell the real stories behind real places in Texas.

Is there an unmarked story in your community? Find out how to apply for a marker!

Free webinar, July 23, with the THC's historical marker staff: https://t.co/f4yG45eVoK

[Dallas County Historical Commission @DallasCountyHi1]

The @TxHistComm has announced that applications for new markers this year.

Please contact @DallasCountyHi1 at either John W. Roppolo ([email protected]) or Rachel Brown ([email protected]) for info about Dallas County application

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Dallas County Historical Commission (@DallasCountyHi1) at @THEROCKMtPisgah ’s Historical Marker Unveiling.

One of the oldest #black #churches in #Texas

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[Jeff Kitner @JeffKitner]

The @DallasCountyHi1 approved a historical marker designation at @DallasParkRec Anderson Bonner Park to honor Mr. Bonner’s legacy. The marker will accompany the public art coming to this site along the WRC Trail in #D11. Via @Advocate_PH https://t.co/eDg8G21HJm