Dallas Historical Society Presents Special Exhibit -- Texas Heroes: Courage, Honor and Dignity; Public Invited to Opening Event May 27 at Hall of State to Celebrate Texas Heroes from the Republic to the Present.

Business Wire | May 16, 2006 | Copyright

DALLAS -- The Dallas Historical Society will open a special exhibit, "Texas Heroes: Courage, Honor and Dignity," with a celebration on May 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Hall of State in Fair Park. The event is free and open to the public. The exhibit examines the way we think about heroes -- what qualities set them apart, and how the definition of a hero reflects the life and culture of an era -- by exploring the lives of Texas Heroes from the Republic of Texas to the present day. Texas Heroes is made possible through a generous grant by the Hillcrest Foundation of ...

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