Membership supports History
The Dallas Historical Society was organized on March 31, 1922, by 101 prominent citizens. In 1938, the Society assumed the management of the magnificent Hall of State at the request of the City of Dallas. The Hall of State is one of the finest examples of art deco architecture in the country and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a part of Fair Park. The Historical Society is the oldest historical organization in Dallas County that is committed to preserving the area’s entire history.
Membership supports the Collections
The Historical Society preserves rare Dallas and Texas-related three-dimensional objects, including James Fannin’s watch and Santa Anna’s Texas Campaign medal. The research library holds more than ten thousand bound volumes and three million historic documents, including Sam Houston’s handwritten account of the Battle of San Jacinto.
Membership supports Education
Each year, the Dallas Historical Society serves approximately 20,000 students, providing more that half with free or discounted educational programs. Outreach programs give students who are unable to visit the Hall of State the opportunity to experience educational programs on historical topics in their own classrooms.
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
Historian - $50
DHS Historian Membership - $50
This membership includes:
- Discounts on DHS Historical City Tours
- A subscription to Legacies, the semi-annual journal of Texas History
- Invitations to DHS “members only” events
- Reciprocal memberships to 250 Museums and Historical Societies across the country.
- Member discount on all DHS store purchases
- Monthly e-newsletter and calendar
CLICK HERE TO BECOME A DHS HISTORIAN
Dual Historian - $85
This level is a special 'double' Historian membership for a discounted rate.
- Discounts on DHS Historical City Tours for two (2) members
- One (1) household subscription to Legacies, the semi-annual journal of Texas History
- Invitation for two (2) to DHS “members only” events
- Reciprocal memberships to 250 Museums and Historical Societies across the country.
- Member discount on all DHS store purchases
- Monthly e-newsletter and calendar
CLICK HERE TO BECOME A DHS DUAL HISTORIAN
Discounted Membership for Students, Educators & Volunteers
Historian Discounted Memberships range from $25 - $30*
The Dallas Historical Society offers a special discounted rate for students, educators and volunteers.
- Discounts on DHS Historical City Tours
- A subscription to Legacies, the semi-annual journal of Texas History
- Invitations to DHS “members only” events
- Reciprocal memberships to 250 Museums and Historical Societies across the country.
- Member discount on all DHS store purchases
- Monthly e-newsletter and calendar
CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR A DISCOUNTED MEMBERSHIP
*Student discount is available to all primary, secondary, or college students. Educator discount is available to all public, private School, college and retired faculty. Volunteer discount is available to any volunteer that donates at least 20 hours for the Dallas Historical Society.
Biographer - $100
DHS Biographer Membership - $100
This membership includes:
- Discounts on DHS Historical City Tours
- A subscription to Legacies, the semi-annual journal of Texas History
- Invitations to DHS “members only” events
- Reciprocal memberships to 250 Museums and Historical Societies across the country.
- Member discount on all DHS store purchases
- Monthly e-newsletter and calendar
- State Fair of Texas admission voucher for one (1)
CLICK HERE TO BECOME A DHS BIOGRAPHER
Collector - $250
DHS Collector - $250
This membership includes:
- One (1) Complimentary Ticket for a DHS Historical City Tour of your choice
- A subscription to Legacies, the semi-annual journal of Texas History
- Invitations to DHS “members only” events
- Reciprocal memberships to 250 Museums and Historical Societies across the country.
- Member discount on all DHS store purchases
- Monthly e-newsletter and calendar
- State Fair of Texas admission voucher for one (1)
- One (1) complimentary Historian level gift membership
- Two (2) VIP Pour Yourself into History passes
CLICK HERE TO BECOME A DHS COLLECTOR
Scholar - $500
DHS Scholar - $500
This membership includes:
- Two (2) Complimentary Tickets for a DHS Historical City Tour of your choice
- A subscription to Legacies, the semi-annual journal of Texas History
- Invitations to DHS “members only” events
- Reciprocal memberships to 250 Museums and Historical Societies across the country.
- Member discount on all DHS store purchases
- Monthly e-newsletter and calendar
- One (1) State Fair of Texas admission voucher
- One (1) complimentary Historian level gift membership
- Two (2) VIP Pour Yourself into History passes
- One (1) Historical Photographic Reproduction
CLICK HERE TO BECOME A DHS SCHOLAR
Academic - $750
DHS Academic Membership - $750
This membership includes:
- Two (2) Complimentary Tickets for a DHS Historical City Tour of your choice
- A subscription to Legacies, the semi-annual journal of Texas History
- Invitations to DHS “members only” events
- Reciprocal memberships to 250 Museums and Historical Societies across the country.
- Member discount on all DHS store purchases
- Monthly e-newsletter and calendar
- One (1) State Fair of Texas admission voucher
- One (1) complimentary Historian level gift membership
- Two (2) VIP Pour Yourself into History passes
- One (1) Historical Photographic Reproduction
- Private group tour for up to six (6) of the Alamo Diorama by a member of the DHS staff
CLICK HERE TO BECOME A DHS ACADEMIC MEMBER TODAY
Philosopher - $1,000
DHS Philosopher Membership - $1,000
This membership includes:
- Two (2) Complimentary Tickets for a DHS Historical City Tour of your choice
- A subscription to Legacies, the semi-annual journal of Texas History
- Invitations to DHS “members only” events
- Reciprocal memberships to 250 Museums and Historical Societies across the country.
- Member discount on all DHS store purchases
- Monthly e-newsletter and calendar
- One (1) State Fair of Texas admission voucher
- One (1) complimentary Historian level gift membership
- Two (2) VIP Pour Yourself into History passes
- One (1) Historical Photographic Reproduction
- Private group tour for up to six (6) of the Alamo Diorama by a member of the DHS staff
- Private tour of the museum archives by a member of the DHS staff
CLICK HERE TO BECOME A DHS PHILOSOPHER TODAY
FELLOWS OF THE DHS
The Fellows of the Dallas Historical Society was organized on October 1, 1937. A roster located in the Society’s archives in the early 1980’s revealed the names of seventy-four prominent Dallasites, many of whose descendants remain supporters of the Dallas Historical Society.
In 1982, the Fellows were recognized as a special membership category of the Dallas Historical Society. Louise Caldwell chaired the committee and agreeing to co-chair was Stanley Marcus, who was the last remaining member of the 1937 Fellows. He agreed providing they “use the funds we raise to underwrite the publication of works on Dallas History.” He said DHS also had to promise his name would be listed as Stanley Marcus, NCM. When asked which honor those initials meant, he said “no committee meetings.” The funds raised from Fellows helped with funding the creation of the semi-annual publication Legacies- A History Journal for Dallas & North Central Salazar, and in partnership with Dallas Foundation to publish When Dallas Became a City: Letters to John Milton McCoy, 1870-1881. Lectures, exhibits and field trips have also been sponsored by the Fellows; and dues currently help make a significant impact on the operation of Dallas Historical Society. Fellows are given special access to “see the inside” of landmark homes and venues as well as special previews of exhibits and invitations to events created just for Fellows.
Patron - $2,500
DHS Patron - $2,500
($2,005 Tax Deductible)
This membership includes:
- Two (2) Complimentary Tickets for a DHS Historical City Tour of your choice
- A subscription to Legacies, the semi-annual journal of Texas History
- Invitations to DHS “members only” events
- Reciprocal memberships to 250 Museums and Historical Societies across the country.
- Member discount on all DHS store purchases
- Monthly e-newsletter and calendar
- Four (4) State Fair of Texas admission vouchers
- One (1) State Fair of Texas parking voucher
- Two (2) complimentary Historian level gift memberships
- Two (2) VIP Pour Yourself into History passes
- One (1) Historical Photographic Reproduction
- Invitation for two (2) to exclusive annual Fellows events
- One rental of the Al and Margaret Hill Lecture Hall (subject to availability)
- Private tour of select exhibits by a DHS staff member
CLICK HERE TO BECOME A DHS PATRON
Statesman - $5,000
DHS Statesman - $5,000
($3,945 Tax Deductible)
This membership includes:
- Two (2) Complimentary Tickets for a DHS Historical City Tour of your choice
- A subscription to Legacies, the semi-annual journal of Texas History
- Invitations to DHS “members only” events
- Reciprocal memberships to 250 Museums and Historical Societies across the country.
- Member discount on all DHS store purchases
- Monthly e-newsletter and calendar
- Four (4) State Fair of Texas admission vouchers
- One (1) State Fair of Texas parking voucher
- Two (2) complimentary Historian level gift memberships
- Two (2) VIP Pour Yourself into History passes
- One (1) Historical Photographic Reproduction
- Invitation for two (2) to exclusive annual Fellows events
- One rental of the Al and Margaret Hill Lecture Hall (subject to availability)
- Private tour of select exhibits by a DHS staff member
- Discounted rate for use of the Hall of State facilities (subject to availability, excludes Saturdays)
CLICK HERE TO BECOME A DHS STATESMAN
We hope you will join us in our efforts to preserve and present for others the memories of earlier times by becoming member of the Historical Society. Your support will ensure that not only the stories of the past, but also the news being made today, will be made available in the future for our children and grandchildren to study and enjoy. Most importantly, we would like to have you as a member of the Historical Society, whatever your level of support. Please join us. For more information on becoming a member of the Dallas Historical Society or to pay by credit card please contact Membership@dallashistory.org.