What happened on Thursday, 23 November 2023
Farmers Branch, Dallas County, Texas
The Friends of Farmers Branch Historical Park reported recent fundraising, noted a donation box raised $80 at a festival, and discussed options to accept QR-code, Venmo or card payments for chair rentals and donations to reduce lost revenue.
Farmers Branch, Dallas County, Texas
Farmers Branch celebrates successful events with popular band and engaging activities for Day of the Dead.
Farmers Branch, Dallas County, Texas
Historical park gears up for busy fall season with multiple festive events and volunteer opportunities.
Farmers Branch, Dallas County, Texas
Board members reported visible construction progress at the new event center and discussed the chosen name, 'Venue 1842,' which references the area’s settlement in 1842 and will receive historical context on the park website.
Farmers Branch, Dallas County, Texas
A board member said the cemetery subcommittee has applied to participate in Wreaths Across America for Dec. 16 wreath-laying, with the Friends 501(c)(3) handling donations and plans to recruit volunteers to place wreaths at veterans’ graves.
Farmers Branch, Dallas County, Texas
Pangaea event plans include crafts, food, and face painting for Day of the Dead celebration.
Farmers Branch, Dallas County, Texas
Staff and board outlined fall programming — Trick-or-Treat (Oct. 17), Bluegrass (Oct. 20–21), Branch Arts Live (Oct. 22), Day of the Dead (Nov. 2) and Dec. 2 tree-lighting — and the Friends of the Historical Park described membership outreach, merchandise plans and volunteer needs.
Farmers Branch, Dallas County, Texas
Tree lighting event offers free tours and festive activities for the public on December 2.
Farmers Branch, Dallas County, Texas
Members agreed to revisit the board’s mission statement and to add the STEPS museum-accreditation program to future agendas; a subcommittee may be formed to complete outstanding items ahead of the next biannual report.
Farmers Branch, Dallas County, Texas
The Farmers Branch Historical Park Preservation Board approved the 2023–24 officer slate naming Misty Dewars chair and Anne Christensen vice chair, and voted to move the October meeting from Oct. 26 to Oct. 25 to avoid scheduling conflicts and community events.
Farmers Branch, Dallas County, Texas
Board members were told the new event center is 'dried in' and reservations have started; staff reported a 700-person turnout for Haunts & Houses and outlined upcoming Day of the Dead and holiday events, volunteer needs and promotional plans.