TEXAS HISTORY ALIVE!
Presented by Texana Living History Association
& Farmers Branch Historical Park

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When: Saturday, April 19, 2008
Time: Noon – 5:00 pm (Rain or Shine)
Where: Farmers Branch Historical Park
2240 Farmers Branch Lane
Farmers Branch TX 75234

Cost: $2 per person paid at the gate (no checks)

For more information: 214-906-5792 or [email protected]
Or contact Farmers Branch Historical Park 972-406-0184
 

Description:
You will see a Native-American tipi, a telegraph office, an 1840”s pioneer campsite, trapper, Civil War re-enactors and 1870’s chuckwagon where costumed volunteers will be demonstrating pioneer life skills such as spinning, weaving, outdoor cooking. You can meet historical figures like Sam Houston, Molly Goodnight and Susanna Dickenson. Docents will be available for tours of the park structures. Many free make-and-take activities will be available for kids.

Scout opportunities:
Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts as well as Cub Scouts will be able to complete badge work. Specific badges TBA at a later time. Older girls will be able to work on IP’s with advance arrangements. Volunteer (leadership and service hours) opportunities are available for older girls.

Registration information:
Scouts who pre-register by April 1st will receive a FREE event patch or Hometown History Patch sponsored by The History Channel (activity requirements for HH Patch) as long as supply lasts. Event patches will be on sale for $3 each for those not pre-registered. You may register as an individual or as a troop. You may register as an individual or as a troop. NOTE: this is a public event. Pre-registration is not required but is highly recommended.

Contact [email protected] for more information regarding Scout details.