Dallas Historical Society Director’s Inner Circle Author’s Table Dinner Series
Featured Authors and Scholars Frank D. Cogliano and Peter S. Onuf Discussing Their Book: Thomas Jefferson Survives – American Independence in His Time and Ours
(Featured photo: Peter S. Onuf and Frank D. Cogliano, authors.)
Members of the Dallas Historical Society (DHS) Director’s Inner Circle have access to a variety of behind-the-scenes events and intimate gatherings. One such highlight is the Author’s Table Dinners, where members enjoy intimate dinner parties featuring bestselling authors and Pulitzer Prize nominees. These gatherings provide a platform for engaging conversations about their latest works.
Sponsored by Carolyn Speed, the most recent event featured authors and scholars Frank D. Cogliano and Peter S. Onuf discussing their book: Thomas Jefferson Survives – American Independence in His Time and Ours with local historian and attorney Talmage Boston as moderator.
Guests gathered for the VIP reception in the very impressive Hall of State at Fair Park which also featured the exhibit Declarations: America and Texas Independence sponsored by Rogge Dunn Group, United Mechanical and the Dallas Historical Society.
Karl Chiao, executive director of the Dallas Historical Society, welcomed the crowd of community and business leaders and friends giving a brief insight into DHS, its mission and upcoming events.
Joining in the event were Mary Suhm, DHS board chair; Kelly and Charles Lipscomb II; Anne Stodghill, Cultural Affairs Liaison; Gina and Tom Landry Jr.; Cathy and Rogge Dunn; Shannon Callewart, Elaine Chiao, Bunny and Mike Tibbals and more.
The speakers shared insights into their experiences writing the book followed by a Q & A. In the words of Lindsay M. Chervinsky, author of Making the Presidency, “In Thomas Jefferson Survives, Peter S. Onuf and Francis D. Cogliano, two of the most preeminent scholars on Jefferson … offer valuable lessons, gleaned from Jefferson’s ideas and failures, that speak to the challenges we face as the country celebrates its 250th birthday. A must-read at this pivotal point in the nation’s history.”
Be a part of the Dallas Historical Society by becoming a member and enjoy many benefits offered at each level. Being a member of the Dallas Historical Society means being part of a community that is dedicated to preserving the vibrant history of Dallas and Texas. With members’ involvement, DHS is able to make strides in its mission to educate and inspire the community through exhibits, programs, and outreach efforts. Community support ensures that future generations will have access to the rich tapestry of stories that define this region.
For more information contact Ashlee Weidner Witcher, Director of Marketing and Development at ashlee@dallashistory.org or call 214-421-4500 x 107
About Dallas Historical Society
Established in 1922, the Dallas Historical Society is the preeminent organization of its kind in Dallas, collecting, preserving, and exhibiting the heritage of Dallas and Texas to educate and inspire future generations. Housed at the Hall of State in Fair Park since 1938, the Society presents these collections through education programs, exhibitions, tours, access to research materials and workshops. Each year, the Dallas Historical Society is visited by more than 160,000 people and serves more than 20,000 students through guided tours and educational programming at the Hall of State, as well as outreach programs at school locations. More information is available at https://www.dallashistory.org/.
About Hall of State
Built by the State of Texas for the 1936 Centennial Exposition in Fair Park, the Hall of State has hosted events honoring presidents, royalty, heads of state, and other dignitaries for over eighty years. Located just minutes from downtown Dallas, the Hall of State can be rented for private functions ranging from corporate dinners or meetings to weddings or gala social events. Rental fees support the operations of the Dallas Historical Society, which calls the Hall of State “home.”
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