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| Lisa Singleton, Gala Chair; Karl Chiao, Executive Director, DHS; Kristen Sanger, Gala Chair. Photo by Rob Wythe / Wythe Portrait Studio |
Karl Chiao, executive director of the Dallas Historical Society (DHS), is honored to announce Kristen Sanger and Lisa Singleton as chairs of the Society’s Centennial Gala, celebrating 100 years as the preeminent repository for the collection, preservation and exhibition of the unique heritage of Dallas and Texas.
More than three million historical artifacts are housed at DHS including such treasures as Sam Houston’s handwritten account of the Battle of San Jacinto, the only known original Juneteenth document, James Fannin’s watch, Santa Anna’s spurs and the newest addition, the interactive diorama Texas Liberty Forever: The Battle of the Alamo created by artist Tom Feely.
Slated for Saturday, November 12, 2022, the gala takes place at the beautifully renovated Hall of State in Fair Park, where the DHS collection has been housed since 1938. The brief gala program will recognize the significant contributions of the Moody Foundation with the DHS Centennial Jubilee Award. The Foundation, since its inception 80 years ago, has awarded over 4,900 grants totaling $2 billion towards the betterment of communities in our great State of Texas.
The gala evening will begin with a cocktail reception among the Dallas Historical Society exhibits, followed by a seated dinner in the Hall of State with a specially-created menu designed by Wendy Krispin Catering, with florals and décor by Bryan Long of Grey Gardens.
Underwriting and sponsorships levels range from $10,000 up to $50,000. Individual tickets are $1,500 each. Sponsorship tickets for two are $5,000. All levels have different benefits. Visit the website at www.dallashistory.org for details. There will be a series of invitation-only pre-parties in celebration of longtime supporters, business and community leaders who have made significant contributions to the Dallas Historical Society.
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