Dallas Historical Society’s Cocoa With Santa Showcased a Dazzling Display of Treats and Surprises For All
(Featured photo: Karl Chiao, Executive Director, DHS; Elaine Chiao, Vince Bratton and Calvert Collins-Bratton, Honorary Chairs; Jennifer and Andy Scripps, Chairs.)
It was a delightful scene at the Dallas Historical Society’s (DHS) second annual Cocoa with Santa hosted and sponsored by Helen and John Carona in their lovely home, chaired by Jennifer and Andy Scripps with Calvert Collins-Bratton and Vince Bratton as honorary chairs.
Families of DHS supporters were surrounded by fanciful Christmas decorations throughout and treated to photos with Santa, face painting, crafting ornaments, cookie decorating with colorful sparkles and toppings and delicious food, spirits and libations created and sponsored by Wendy Krispin Caterer. As a surprise treat, children were invited to help feed the fish in the indoor koi pond, which was a huge hit!
Karl Chiao, DHS executive director, began by welcoming the crowd and thanking the Caronas as hosts. He gave a brief overview of the Dallas Historical Society and its mission. He also announced exciting news that DHS has received a gift from the Harry W. Bass, Jr. Foundation of $7 million, the largest single donation in its history, as well as a gift of over $1 million from the Moody Foundation. The gifts will fund cutting-edge, technology-based exhibits throughout the Hall of State, ensuring that the stories of Dallas and Texas are presented in dynamic, interactive formats that engage visitors of all ages.
He also mentioned membership opportunities, including the Directors Inner Circle, which includes behind-the-scenes access to the DHS archives, private dinners in prominent homes, including conversations with noted authors and historians in open discussions about their books and more exclusive opportunities.
Calvert said she was delighted to see so many new faces, along with returning supporters and their families from last year. Encouraging everyone to continue to enjoy this delightful event, she said it is always a pleasure to be involved with DHS and she looked forward to seeing everyone back next year.
The Dallas Historical Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of Dallas and Texas history. To learn more about the Dallas Historical Society, membership, ongoing activities, author appearances and more visit website for more information at www.dallashistory.org
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The Dallas Historical Society: Whether someone is new to Dallas or a native Texan, the Dallas Historical Society offers programs and exhibits that educate and inform visitors about their home city and reveal insights and little-known facts that one might be unable to attain from history books alone, especially with the museum’s newest permanent exhibit, the interactive Texas Liberty Forever: The Battle of the Alamo diorama by Thomas Feely.
Ongoing events include Brown Bag Lectures, An Evening With programs, and Pour Yourself Into History happy hours. Join in discovering more about Dallas and take part in one or more of these wonderful programs. Visit the website for more information at www.dallashistory.org
The Dallas Historical Society Celebrated Its Centennial Year In 2022
The stories of Dallas are shared each day at the Dallas Historical Society through the three million items that comprise our archives and artifact collections. Established in 1922, the Dallas Historical Society collects, preserves, and exhibits the unique heritage of Dallas and Texas to educate and inspire future generations.
Housed at the Hall of State in Fair Park since 1938, DHS presents these collections through education programs, exhibitions, tours, access to research materials and workshops.
Among the three million historical artifacts at DHS are such treasures as Sam Houston’s handwritten account of the Battle of San Jacinto, the only known original Juneteenth document, James Fannin’s watch, and Santa Anna’s spurs. The DHS collection houses over 10,000 bound volumes and receives more than 1,500 research requests annually.
Each year, the Dallas Historical Society is visited by over 160,000 people and serves students through guided tours and educational programming at the Hall of State, as well as outreach programs at schools. Visit the website for more information at www.dallashistory.org IG: @dallashistory
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*Photos by Thomas Garza and Rob Wythe/Wythe Portrait Studio
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