Celebrate Dallas County Holiday Traditions with Eighteen Trees/Displays - Each One Decorated by a Dallas County Not-For Profit Organization
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For Immediate Release: October 22, 2008
Contact: Terrell E. Falk, President @ 214-757-1905
Dallas, TX - The Old Red Museum of Dallas County History & Culture will open the first annual Deck the Halls at Old Red exhibit on Saturday, November 15 in the first floor Special Exhibits Gallery. Eighteen Dallas County not-for-profit organizations will each decorate a lit holiday tree or display to illustrate this year's theme, Dallas County Holiday Traditions and their charity.
Visitors may "vote" for their favorite holiday display by dropping their donations in a box by each tree. At the close of the exhibit, January 11, the "winner" of this friendly competition, the tree with the most donations, will be announced. Throughout the season, arts and cultural groups from Dallas County will give weekend performances to celebrate this special season. Join in the spirit of giving in one of Dallas' oldest landmarks for its newest holiday tradition: Deck the Halls at Old Red.
Participating organizations are:
AIDS Arms, Inc.
Best Buddies Texas
Brighter Tomorrows
Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity
Dallas CASA
Dallas Challenge, Inc.
Dallas Jewish Historical Society
Deaf Action Center
The Family Place
Literacy Instruction for Texas
Old Red Museum of Dallas County History & Culture
Operation Kindness
Promise House
Ronald McDonald House of Dallas
Salesmanship Club Youth and Family Centers, Inc.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure - Dallas County
Volunteer Center of North Texas
World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth.
The Old Red Museum of Dallas County History & Culture is located in the West End of downtown Dallas at 100 South Houston Street in the beautifully restored Old Red Courthouse built in 1892. Dedicated to inspire and educate visitors about the rich and varied cultural, economic, political and social history of the Dallas County area, the 2nd floor of Old Red is filled with interactive exhibits, an educational learning center, and four mini theatres. The special exhibit gallery is located on the first floor. Admission to Deck the Halls is included in general admission. General admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $5 for children ages three to sixteen. Admission to Deck the Halls without general admission is $3 for adults and $1 for children. The Museum is open seven days a week, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Early Bird admission pricing of $5 is offered on Sundays from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. For group reservations, corporate meetings/outings or weddings call 214-745-1100. For more information, visit
www.oldred.org.
