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SUMMARY:DPL: Google My Maps: Visualizing Your Ancestors’ Lives
DESCRIPTION:Virtual and In-person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGenealogy wiz Linda Debe\, the Sleepless Genealogist\, shows how to turn your family history into a rich\, interactive visual adventure. Instead of just reading about where your ancestors lived\, worked\, and wandered\, you’ll learn to plot their stories across time and place using Google My Maps—making discoveries easier to spot and family history more exciting than ever. Let the map-making magic begin! \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-google-my-maps-visualizing-your-ancestors-lives/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T203000
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SUMMARY:Collin County Genealogy Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Hannah Kubacak \n\n\n\nTopic: Creating Custom Genealogy Maps with Google \n\n\n\nRegister in advance for the meeting. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\nSOCIETY WEBSITE
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/collin-county-genealogy-meeting-14/
LOCATION:Haggard Library\, 2501 Coit Road\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T133000
DTSTAMP:20260619T185009
CREATED:20260326T183502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T183503Z
UID:38059-1775727000-1775741400@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Better Together: A Wellness Gathering
DESCRIPTION:In-person Only \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a day designed to help you live well\, stay sharp\, and connect with others! Enjoy short\, engaging sessions led by experts on topics like sleep and stress\, brain and memory\, caregiving and self-care\, technology\, and community connection. Free lunch is provided along with a genealogy collection tour.  \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-better-together-a-wellness-gathering/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T185009
CREATED:20260228T232719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T232812Z
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SUMMARY:Caprock Genealogy Conference
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Bernard Meisner \n\n\n\nGenealogy can feel solitary. Conferences remind us we’re not researching alone. \n\n\n\n\nThe Beginner: You’ve started your family tree. You’ve searched a few census records. You’re excited — but also unsure.\n\n\n\nThe Brick Wall Researcher: There’s one ancestor you just can’t figure out.\n\n\n\nThe Tech-Curious Genealogist: You’ve heard about AI tools or heard others mention digital workflows.\n\n\n\nThe Story Preserver: You’ve gathered research — but now what?\n\n\n\nThe Community Learner: Or maybe you simply enjoy being around others who love family history.\n\n\n\n\nIf you see yourself in any of these\, this conference is for you! \n\n\n\nSessions \n\n\n\n\nCreate an Interactive Book to Share Your Research with Your Family\n\n\n\nGenealogical Timelines: Valuable Research Tools\n\n\n\nIncorporating Artificial Intelligence Into Your Genealogical Toolkit\n\n\n\nLost in Your Genealogical Research? Perhaps You Need a Map to Find Your Way!\n\n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/caprock-genealogy-conference/
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T185009
CREATED:20260413T125748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T125823Z
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SUMMARY:Cedar Hill Genealogy Society Monthly Program
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Kim Richardson (remote) \n\n\n\nTopic: A New Strategy for Brick Walls \n\n\n\nLocation: New Library: 450 Pioneer Trail in Cedar Hill (lower-level event room) \n\n\n\nFeeling buried in genealogy research? Get organized—and start solving mysteries.Learn a powerful new approach that helps you: \n\n\n\n\nSee connections and relationships instantly\n\n\n\nView all your research at a glance\n\n\n\nAutomatically organize your work\n\n\n\nSpot gaps\, errors\, and conflicts\n\n\n\nBuild a clear narrative (no more writer’s block)\n\n\n\nPlan and brainstorm your way to success\n\n\n\n\nHandout \n\n\n\nThis event is made possible through our partnership with the Traphene Hickman Library. Admission is always free
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/cedar-hill-genealogy-society-monthly-program-33/
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T185009
CREATED:20260326T183741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T183742Z
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SUMMARY:DPL: Incorporating Oral History into Your Research
DESCRIPTION:Virtual and In-person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFamily stories can dramatically enhance your genealogical research. In this program with Dallas Public Library’s own Ari Wilkins\, learn how memories passed down through generations can help uncover names\, dates\, and places\, while also revealing the reasons behind migrations\, the stories behind marriages\, and the personalities of those who came before us. Family stories and personal recollections often preserve details that traditional records leave out\, making them a powerful tool for anyone exploring their roots. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-incorporating-oral-history-into-your-research/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T185009
CREATED:20260409T134911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T134913Z
UID:38142-1777125600-1777132800@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Van Zandt County Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Techniques to Locate your Native American Ancestors \n\n\n\nJoin the Van Zandt County Genealogy Society at Van Zandt County Sarah Norman Library\, located at 317 First Monday Lane (Hwy 859)\, Canton. You do not have to be a member to attend. It is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. \n\n\n\nEmail vanzandtgensoc@gmail.com to get setup to attend. \n\n\n\nLocation: Sarah Norman Library
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/van-zandt-county-monthly-meeting-11/
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T185009
CREATED:20260326T184053Z
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UID:38064-1777575600-1777579200@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: 250 Years of Us Book Club: Crooked by Austin Grossman
DESCRIPTION:Virtual and In-person \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\nApril Selection: Crooked by Austin Grossman \n\n\n\nApril’s selection takes a darkly imaginative turn\, blending alternative history\, political satire\, and supernatural thriller. Crooked reimagines Richard Nixon as an unlikely defender of America\, secretly battling occult forces and ancient cosmic threats lurking behind Cold War politics. Drawing on real historical figures and events\, the novel plays with conspiracy\, power\, and paranoia to explore the anxieties that shaped modern America. Through this strange and inventive lens\, Grossman offers a wildly original perspective on leadership\, secrecy\, and the hidden stories that might exist beneath the surface of the nation’s past. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-250-years-of-us-book-club-crooked-by-austin-grossman/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T185009
CREATED:20250916T162730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T162732Z
UID:36972-1778695200-1778704200@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Collin County Genealogy Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Stuart Murray \n\n\n\nTopic: Revolutionary War and Early America: 1775-1800 \n\n\n\nRegister in advance for the meeting. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\nSOCIETY WEBSITE
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/collin-county-genealogy-meeting-15/
LOCATION:Haggard Library\, 2501 Coit Road\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T185009
CREATED:20260528T160804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T160809Z
UID:38609-1779408000-1785542399@dallasgenealogy.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T185009
CREATED:20260528T161057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T163702Z
UID:38612-1779994800-1779998400@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: 250 Years of Us Book Club: The Only Good Indians
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\nMay Selection: The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones \n\n\n\nIn May’s selection\, we pivot to a gripping and unsettling novel that blends horror with contemporary Native American experience. Centered on four Blackfeet men haunted by a past hunting trip gone wrong\, the story examines themes of cultural identity\, tradition\, guilt\, and survival. Through suspense and sharp social insight\, this selection invites readers to confront the lingering consequences of history and consider whose stories have too often been marginalized in the American narrative. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-250-years-of-us-book-club-the-only-good-indians/
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T185009
CREATED:20260528T164122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T164126Z
UID:38634-1780495200-1780498800@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Digitizing Family Videos and Film
DESCRIPTION:Virtual and In-person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamcorder tapes\, VHS\, VHS-C\, 8 mm film – the opportunities to make home movies in the 20th century seem endless. Now\, it ends up being hard to find the equipment to view your forgotten treasures and harder still to digitize it for free. Join Genealogy & History Manager Stephanie Bennett to learn about the ins and outs of family movie digitization and how the Heritage Lab located on the 8th floor of the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library can help you make your precious family memories easier to share with loved ones. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-digitizing-family-videos-and-film/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T185009
CREATED:20260528T161341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T164308Z
UID:38615-1780578000-1780585200@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Oral History Pop-Up
DESCRIPTION:In-person Only \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOral history is essential to preserving and interpreting the voices and memories of individuals and communities involved in past events. They can be as simple as sharing stories from everyday life\, to as complex to how you remember important events. All help us understand how the world used to be by those who experienced it. We will have the Vivid-Pix Memory Sation on loan from the Central Library to record participants rich history through storytelling. Bring records\, photos and other items to scan in tandem with your story. Sign-ups are for 5-to-15-minute recording sessions.  \n\n\n\nTo request an oral history session outside of this program or for more information please contact the Genealogy & History Division at 214-670-1433 or genealogy@dallas.gov 
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-oral-history-pop-up/
LOCATION:Auditorium\, Preston Royal Branch Library\, 5626 Royal Lane\, Dallas\, Texas\, 75229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T185009
CREATED:20260528T161626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T161631Z
UID:38618-1781704800-1781708400@dallasgenealogy.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T153000
DTSTAMP:20260619T185009
CREATED:20260617T224331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T224439Z
UID:38652-1781944200-1781969400@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:HCGS Summer Seminar
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\nSpeaker:  Ari Wilkins \n\n\n\nSessions \n\n\n\n – Black and White Families in Southern Plantation Records – Mysterious Relatives – Reconstructing Communities Using Sanborn Maps\, Census Records\, and City Directories – Sources for Researching Rural Ancestor \n\n\n\n\nMORE INFO\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:  \n\n\n\nSulphur Springs Senior Citizen Center301 Oak AveSulphur Springs\, TX 75482 \n\n\n\n\n A graduate of Louisiana State University\, Ms. Wilkins has been actively researching family history since 1998\, specializing in African American research.Ms. Wilkins speaks nationally and locally. She has had the honor to speak at the National Genealogical Society\, Federation of Genealogical Societies\, Texas State Genealogical Society\, Ohio Genealogical Society\, Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research\, Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy\, American Library Association\, RootsTech\, and a multitude of local societies.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/hcgs-summer-seminar/
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T185009
CREATED:20260528T161904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T161908Z
UID:38622-1782403200-1782406800@dallasgenealogy.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T185009
CREATED:20260528T162146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T162150Z
UID:38625-1782414000-1782417600@dallasgenealogy.org
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/
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T210000
DTSTAMP:20260619T185009
CREATED:20260528T162515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T163328Z
UID:38628-1782583200-1782594000@dallasgenealogy.org
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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UID:38659-1783519200-1783522800@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Digitizing the Voices in Your Family Tree
DESCRIPTION:Virtual and In-person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe sound of a loved one’s voice = irreplaceable family memories. Learn how to digitize and preserve your audio recordings stored on cassette tapes\, microcassette tapes and LPs. Hear from one of Dallas Public Library’s librarians on how to edit your audio and share your precious family memories using the Heritage Lab located on the 8th floor of the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-digitizing-the-voices-in-your-family-tree/
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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UID:38663-1783620000-1783625400@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: The American Revolution and the Rebellion in Texas with Dr. Sam Haynes
DESCRIPTION:In-person Only \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRevolution remembered. Revolution reimagined. Revolution reborn. \n\n\n\nDr. Sam W. Haynes\, professor at University of Texas at Arlington\, brings the story of the American Revolution forward into the 19th century\, revealing how its ideals echoed far beyond 1776. As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary\, this program explores how the language\, memory and myth of the “Spirit of ’76” shaped the rebellion in Texas and the movement that ultimately led to independence from Mexico. \n\n\n\nOften overlooked in discussions of the Texas Revolution is the extent to which Anglo-Texans consciously looked backward—drawing on revolutionary rhetoric\, symbols\, and strategies from the founding era to interpret their conflict with Mexico City. By tracing these connections\, Dr. Haynes reveals how the legacy of 1776 was not just remembered\, but actively repurposed—offering a powerful lens on how Americans have continually reimagined the meaning of revolution\, liberty and independence across generations. \n\n\n\n\nMORE INFO
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-the-american-revolution-and-the-rebellion-in-texas-with-dr-sam-haynes/
LOCATION:7th Floor – O’Hara Hall – J. Erik Jonsson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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UID:38666-1784728800-1784732400@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: What You Can Learn from Lineage Societies (..without being a member!)
DESCRIPTION:Virtual and In-person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin genealogist Elizabeth Swanay O’Neal of The Family Heart for an exploration of the free genealogy resources available through lineage societies that have spent more than 125 years preserving family histories\, records\, and research. From the online databases and digitized applications of the Daughters of the American Revolution to pioneer rolls\, military ancestor lists\, and other valuable records\, this presentation will highlight the surprising tools available to every researcher — no membership required. Learn where to find these resources\, how to use them effectively and how they can help you uncover new clues about your own family history. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-what-you-can-learn-from-lineage-societies-without-being-a-member/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T185009
CREATED:20260617T232348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T232351Z
UID:38670-1785438000-1785441600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: 250 Years of Us Book Club: Revolutionary Summer
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\nJuly Selection: Revolutionary Summer: the Birth of American Independence by Joseph J. Ellis \n\n\n\nIn July’s selection\, we turn to a vivid work of narrative history that brings the turbulent summer of 1776 into sharp focus. Moving between Philadelphia\, New York City\, and London\, the book traces the precarious path toward independence through the perspectives of political leaders\, soldiers\, and ordinary citizens. By weaving together battlefield realities with the high-stakes debates of the Continental Congress\, this selection highlights the uncertainty\, risk\, and contingency at the nation’s founding—inviting readers to reconsider the Revolution not as an inevitable triumph\, but as a fragile and deeply human moment in history. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-250-years-of-us-book-club-revolutionary-summer/
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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