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SUMMARY:DPL Exhibit: The Mexican American Museum of Texas presents "Spanish Texas during the American Revolution: Life and Legacy\, 1775 – 1783"
DESCRIPTION:In-person Only \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover a lesser-known story of the American Revolution at Spanish Texas during the American Revolution: Life and Legacy\, 1775 – 1783\,” a compelling new exhibit on the 8th floor of the Dallas Public Library. Designed and produced by The Mexican American Museum of Texas\, this display highlights how Tejanos and Spanish settlers contributed to the American Revolution while navigating the challenges of daily life on the Texas frontier. \n\n\n\nThrough bilingual panels\, descendant collaboration and interactive replicas\, visitors will gain an authentic look at\, among many other things\, the food\, medicine\, work\, leisure\, and resilience of Tejano communities in a region dominated by Native peoples. Significantly\, this exhibit expands the narrative of the American Revolution beyond the thirteen colonies\, ensuring that the contributions of Texas Hispanos are properly recognized. \n\n\n\n\nMORE INFO
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-exhibit-the-mexican-american-museum-of-texas-presents-spanish-texas-during-the-american-revolution-life-and-legacy-1775-1783/
LOCATION:8th Floor – Genealogy Section\, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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SUMMARY:DPL: Hitting the Genealogy Bullseye with Chronology and Location
DESCRIPTION:Virtual and In-person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin genealogist James M. Beidler for an engaging session on how chronology and geography can sharpen your family history research. Learn how building accurate timelines and understanding the places your ancestors lived can help separate individuals with similar names\, uncover missing records\, and solve stubborn research problems. Using practical examples and proven strategies\, this program will demonstrate how “hitting the bullseye” with chronology and location can lead to more accurate and meaningful genealogical discoveries. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-hitting-the-genealogy-bullseye-with-chronology-and-location/
LOCATION:8th Floor – Genealogy Section\, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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SUMMARY:DPL: Transcribe-a-Thon
DESCRIPTION:In-person Only \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdvance historical research by transcribing past documents!   \n\n\n\nThis program will introduce attendees to the transcription process and support those interested in starting to assist with local transcribing with Dallas Public Library projects or on a broader level with Smithsonian documents. It is recommended for attendees to bring their own laptops to get started with projects during the free working time; however\, we will have a limited number of public computers available as well.  \n\n\n\nTo learn more about each project click the links below:  \n\n\n\nDPL & DGS Joint Projects  | Smithsonian Transcription Center 
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-transcribe-a-thon/
LOCATION:Auditorium\, Preston Royal Branch Library\, 5626 Royal Lane\, Dallas\, Texas\, 75229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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SUMMARY:DPL: 250 Years of Us Book Club: Kindred
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Only \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn the lead-up to America’s 250th anniversary\, this book club explores history through both fiction and non-fiction that challenge familiar narratives and invite fresh perspectives on the American past. Each selection encourages readers to look beyond the textbook version of history and consider the people\, choices\, and hidden stories that shaped the nation. \n\n\n\nJune Selection: Kindred by Octavia Butler \n\n\n\nIn June’s selection\, we turn to a powerful and thought-provoking novel that blends historical fiction with speculative elements to confront the realities of slavery in America. When a modern Black woman is repeatedly pulled back in time to a Maryland plantation\, Kindred forces readers to reckon with the human impact of the nation’s founding era. Through its intimate\, unflinching portrayal of survival\, power\, and ancestry\, this selection deepens our understanding of the complex and often painful histories that underpin America’s story—an essential reflection as we approach the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-250-years-of-us-book-club-kindred/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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SUMMARY:DPL: Liberty and Lace Ball: A Celebration of Independence
DESCRIPTION:In-person Only \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStep back into the vibrant world of Revolutionary-era America—where powdered wigs meet pounding drums\, minuets mingle with hip-hop remixes and history is for everyone. \n\n\n\nThe Liberty & Lace Ball honors the first bold steps toward independence—personal\, cultural and national—while recognizing that freedom in 1776 was not yet a reality for all. In the grand tradition of Revolutionary-era gatherings\, guests are invited to celebrate progress\, express their unique heritage and dance in the enduring pursuit of liberty for everyone. \n\n\n\nThroughout the evening\, enjoy live music and dance\, hands-on creative experiences and opportunities to connect with the past in ways that feel fresh\, social and fun. Try your hand at period-inspired crafts\, browse artisan goods\, strike a pose at our photo backdrop or add your voice to our interactive “Declare Your Liberty” installation—where modern reflections meet the enduring words of the Declaration of Independence. \n\n\n\nWhether you come in full costume or just as you are\, no experience is needed! \n\n\n\nBecause while the ideals of liberty were revolutionary\, their promise was incomplete. This evening invites you to celebrate those ideals—and reflect on how they continue to evolve today. \n\n\n\nThis event is 18+ only. A Government-issued ID is needed for a drink ticket; IDs will be checked at the door. Please register for a reminder email and to help our event organizers plan. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nItinerary \n\n\n\n6:00 – 9:00 p.m. “Declare your Liberty” interactive installation \n\n\n\n6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Fashioning Liberty: 18th Century Fan Making \n\n\n\n6:00 – 9:00 p.m.  Garden Gatherings: 18th Century Bouquet Making with Monica Deavila \n\n\n\n6:00 – 9:00 p.m. “Survive 1776” games  \n\n\n\n6:30 – 7:15 p.m. Revolutionary America country dance class\, Set 1 with North Texas Traditional Dance Society \n\n\n\n6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Elegant Paperwork: 18th Century Quilling with Teri Huff \n\n\n\n6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Pressing Liberty: Revolutionary Letterpress Printing with Jacob Taylor Gibson \n\n\n\n6:30 – 8:30 p.m. My Shot: Hamilton Karaoke  \n\n\n\n7:00 – 7:30 p.m. Portraits of the Revolution: Fashion & Identity in Early America with Camille Davis \n\n\n\n7:30 – 8:15 p.m. Revolutionary America country dance class\, Set 2 with North Texas Traditional Dance Society \n\n\n\n8:15 – 8:45 p.m. Threads of Revolution: Community Quilt Reveal & 1776 and Me with Craig Scott Raffle Drawing \n\n\n\nVendor booths and dancing will be available throughout the evening. \n\n\n\nParticipating Vendors & Organizations \n\n\n\n\nDallas Genealogical Society\n\n\n\nDallas Lace Society\n\n\n\nDaughters of the American Revolution\n\n\n\nDearly Imparted\n\n\n\nSons of the American Revolution\n\n\n\n\nFood and Beverage  \n\n\n\nMeals & mead will be available from our partner vendors for a fee. Limited free drinks will be available. \n\n\n\nFood & Beverage provided by: \n\n\n\n\nAmor & Queso\n\n\n\nBakes & Boules\n\n\n\nFox and Raven Mead\n\n\n\n\nParking: Event parking is free in our library parking garage. The entrance is located behind the library\, on Wood. St. (Put 1541 Wood St. into your GPS.). The library parking garage has limited spaces and will be first-come\, first-served. Street parking and paid lots are available all around the downtown Dallas area. \n\n\n\nCost: All activities are free\, but vendors will charge for items they are selling. \n\n\n\nCostumes: Just like at any ball\, costumes are encouraged!  
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-liberty-and-lace-ball-a-celebration-of-independence/
LOCATION:6th Floor – TaiPei (Classroom D)\, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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SUMMARY:Summer Seminar featuring Craig R Scott
DESCRIPTION:Our Speaker: Craig R Scott\, MA\, CG\, FUGA\n\n\n\nIn recognition of our country’s 250th anniversary\, we have invited Revolutionary War expert genealogist Craig R. Scott\, CG\, FUGA to come to Dallas and walk us down the paths we need to follow to find the details of our patriot ancestors’ service. Discover the impact the fight for American independence had on our forebears’ lives. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSessions \n\n\n\n\nA Revolutionary War Case Study – The case study will follow the course of one revolutionary soldier\, that captures the experiences of most of our ancestors who served in the various American Revolution military units. The subsequent lectures in the seminar will each focus in depth on one aspect of the American Fight for Independence.\n\n\n\nRecords created by the War – This lecture will examine types of service\, compiled military service records\, and where other documents can be found using a step-by-step methodology in a case study.\n\n\n\nRecords created after the War: Pensions – This lecture will explain the types of pensions\, pension law\, pension application files\, pension ledgers\, pension payment vouchers\, last and final payments. \n\n\n\nRecords created after the War: Bounty Land – This lecture will cover the history of state and federal bounty land\, French and Indian War bounty land during the Revolutionary War\, bounty land acts\, and the bounty land process. It will reveal the information to be found in Bureau of Land Management website relating to military bounty land.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCraig is an expert in Military Research and other National Archive records.  He has been a professional genealogical and historical researcher for more than thirty-nine years. He is an entertaining and dynamic speaker and has often coordinated Military track programs for the premiere U.S. conferences\, including IGHR\, SLIG\, and GRIP.   \n\n\n\nHe has written seventeen books\, and several articles in the NGSQ and other genealogical publications. He is the owner of Heritage Books Inc.\, a genealogical publishing firm with a catalog of more than 10\,000 titles.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/summer-seminar-featuring-craig-r-scott/
LOCATION:Dallas Public Library – J Eric Jonsson\, 1515 Young Street\, DALLAS\, TX\, 75218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar,Summer Seminar
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