Nestled in 13 wooded acres just south of downtown Dallas, Dallas Heritage Village provides visitors a unique museum experience. Dallas Heritage Village is a living history museum portraying life in North Texas from 1840 to 1910. The huge property consists of 38 historic structures that made up a city such as a schoolhouse, Victorian homes, a farmstead, a blacksmith shop, and a commercial Main...
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Ever wish you could travel back in time? Well,
until they perfect the time machine, here's the
next best thing -- Old City Park. Ironically
nestled in what might be called an urban armpit,
this living history museum is one of Dallas' hidden gems. More than 30
years ago, the women of the Dallas County
Heritage Society started transplanting historic
buildings from Dallas and north...
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Visitors can take a self-paced tour or take a guided tour of the premier Millermore complex and Sullivan house, Tuesday-Saturday at 1:30pm and Sunday at 2:30pm.
In Short Old City Park is a living-history museum portraying life in North Texas from 1840 to 1910. Composed of 38 historic structures, the main draws are a working Civil War-era farm, a traditional Jewish household and several elegant Victorian homes. The park's mission is to preserve significant Dallas and North Dallas structures and artifacts. A school, church and other commercial...
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Posted by Contributor
on April 21, 2009, (Edited December 05, 2005)
This place is so full of history. I really enjoy meandering through the historical building at the village. We took a cozy carriage ride and listened to carolers who were adored in period costumes.A great place to take a family or school field trip. There is a lot to experience.
Posted by Citysearch User
on April 21, 2009, (Edited December 05, 2007)
Old City Park is now known as Dallas Heritage Village. It is set up like old Dallas with actual homes, a church, and a school. They are even working on a historic garden that has plants that would have been grown in Dallas during that time period. The staff are dressed in period clothing to make it feel more authentic. Many schools have field trips to the park. There are also weddings held on...
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Posted by Citysearch User
on April 21, 2009, (Edited July 04, 2006)
This turn of the century village is a peaceful destination that is often visited by families and school children. The park features 38 historic buildings including a church, several Victorian homes, a post office and general store, and a traditional Jewish household. Its a great escape to a less complicated era, located right in the middle of downtown. It is a great place for an educational...
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Posted by Citysearch User
on April 21, 2009, (Edited July 11, 2005)