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PHOTO BY DALLAS AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM

The African American Museum Dallas does more than most people know. Existing as both an institutional and communal enterprise, the Museum crisscrosses a blurred line of responsibilities to bridge the toiled, yet brilliant moments of life and culture effused by African Americans. As with many black institutions, this exploration has resulted in constant innovation to exist through the struggles of many tomorrows.

The following examples are only highlighting of their longest running programs and projects; however, these examples are only a small few of the hundreds of annual endeavors such as socials, events, exhibitions, programs, and projects performed by the Museum. It is the sincere wish of the Museum to benefit our members, volunteers, and the public in the most optimum manner.

The African American Museum was founded in 1974 as a part of the Special Collections at Bishop College, a historically black college that closed in 1988. The Museum has operated independently since 1979.

The African American Museum is the only one of its kind in the Southwestern Region devoted to the preservation and display of African American artistic, cultural, and historical materials. It has one of the largest African American Folk-Art collections in the US.

We invite you to visit us in the heart of one of the most diverse, creative, and exciting urban centers in the world, the eclectic areas inside Fair Park of South Dallas. At the African American Museum of Fair Park, you can explore an extensive and comprehensive permanent collection that ranges from inspiring Folk Art to centuries-old masterpieces and including African art, black renaissance paintings, decorative arts, period rooms, and contemporary art. You'll also experience intelligent, cutting-edge exhibitions and programs that reflect a fresh view.

The African American Museum Dallas Address: 3536 Grand Avenue Dallas, Texas 75210

More than 979,219 visitors from all 50 states, as well as 90 countries, came through our gates in 2018. The Arboretum has been listed among the top arboretums in the world and the number of honors is so extensive it is listed on our website. The Dallas Arboretum is proud to offer the public an array of popular annual events, educational programs for children and adults, and an emphasis on family-oriented activities. Ground-breaking horticultural research conducted in our Trial Gardens continues to contribute to an important body of knowledge, both regionally and nationally.

Located on the shores of White Rock Lake, the Arboretum’s 66 acres include a complete life science laboratory with endless potential for discovery. The Arboretum has a 75-member Board of Directors, 120 full-time paid staff members, 50+ part-time paid staff members, and more than 273 active volunteers.

The Future

Because the Arboretum is younger than many of the nation’s botanic gardens and arboreta, there is still considerable room for growth and development of the gardens as well as its research and education efforts. The Arboretum is now completing an update of its 2001 Master Plan for the development of the remaining undeveloped spaces at the Arboretum. The Master Plan also provides for an extension of the tram path to encompass the entire area.

The Story

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden was founded upon the dreams of a few visionaries with a passion for preserving both history and nature. Though the gardens themselves are comparatively young, the work that went into creating the current gardens began long ago.

The historic DeGolyer house on the grounds of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens: • In 1974, the Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Society (DABS) adopted bylaws, elected officers, and incorporated as a nonprofit organization. • In 1977, the City of Dallas Park Board recommended that the grounds of the DeGolyer Estate, which the city purchased from Southern Methodist

University, be the official location of the botanical garden. The city encouraged DABS to raise funds for the initial costs. • During 1978 and 1979, DABS membership and awareness increased.

Both business and local citizens began to support of the Arboretum project. • By 1980, DABS had raised over one million dollars and purchased the 22-acre Alex Camp House, which is adjacent to the DeGolyer Estate.

Both houses are located on White Rock Lake. • In 1982, the City of Dallas and DABS signed a contract creating an arboretum and botanical garden on the combined 66 acres of the

DeGolyer and Camp properties. The gardens opened to the public for the first time in 1984.

Dallas Arboretum 8525 Garland Road Dallas, Texas 75218 Phone: 214-515-6615