SUMMER

JULY 


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Cancelled:  Family Star Party


Friday, July 17 from 7 to 10 pm (come & go)


Family Friendly
FREE; registration is recommended

Bring your own picnic and enjoy the sunset.  The Texas Astronomical Society will provide a variety of telescopes for viewing the moon, Star Clusters, Open Star Clusters, Globular Star Clusters, Planetary Nebulae, and summer constellations.   In addition, participants are encouraged to bring their own telescopes.  



AUGUST


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Chalk the Historical Park


Friday, August 7 from 12:30 to 5:30 pm (come & go)
Family Friendly
FREE

Is there a budding artist in the family?   Have them leave their mark in chalk in the designated area at the Historical Park.   Bring your own chalk. 


Fairy Garden

Fairy Garden Workshop


Saturday, August 8 from 1 to 3 pm


Fee:  $25 per kit includes one garden and all supplies; space is limited and pre-registration is required.

Come join the Historical Park and Home Depot to create your very own unique Fairy Garden. All you need is a little imagination and we will supply the rest. During this two-hour workshop, we will help guide you in designing a fun and exciting miniature landscape. Fairy gardens are ideal for all ages and creative abilities. A parent or guardian is encouraged to work with their child to create their masterpiece.

Click here to register
tea

Christmas Tea Reservations


Reservations begin Monday, August 10
Teas are Saturday,  December 5 and 12
Tea times are 1 pm and 3:30 pm


$40 per person; $30 per Friend of the Farmers Branch Historical Park member; space is limited and pre-registration is required.  To receive the discount please call 972.406.0184.

Christmas Teas are a Historical Park tradition. Join us for an afternoon of live harp music, delectable treats, Christmas décor and of course, tea.
19th Ammen

History of…100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment


Tuesday, August 18 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm


Recommended for adults
Streamed live on the Historical Park’s Facebook page, facebook.com/historicalpark/

Join us on Facebook Live for a History of... lecture series! August 18, 2020 marks the 100th Anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, granting some women the right to vote in the United States.  Learn more about the fight to ratify the 19th Amendment and the battle to grant ALL women the right to vote, a struggle that continued long after its passing. Dr. Jennifer Allen from Brookhaven College will be our guest lecture speaker! We will have a short Q&A at the end of this presentation on Facebook Live. 


VBB

Vintage Base Ball Practice


Thursday, August 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm


Want to try your hand at Vintage Base Ball? Join our open practices and learn the rules of 1860s base ball. Practices are held outdoors in our meadow; please wear closed-toed tennis shoes. Participants must sign waiver to play.

JUNE

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Chalk the Historical Park


Friday, June 5 from 12:30 to 5:30 pm (come & go)
Family Friendly
FREE

Is there a budding artist in the family?   Have them leave their mark in chalk in the designated area at the Historical Park.   Bring your own chalk. 



VFS

Cancelled:  Victorian Fencing 

Sunday, June 14 from 1 to 4 pm 


Family Friendly 
FREE

The Victorian Fencing Society will be offering free demonstrations.   Come and watch, learn and practice the late 19th century art of swordplay with foils and sabres.  Gentleman and ladies of all ages are encouraged to come and enjoy.   No experience is necessary.
chalk art photo

Chalk the Historical Park


Thursday, July 2 from 12:30 to 5:30 pm (come & go)
Family Friendly
FREE

Is there a budding artist in the family?   Have them leave their mark in chalk in the designated area at the Historical Park.   Bring your own chalk.