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The Historical Park is nestled
within 22 acres that trace the proud heritage of Farmers Branch,
from the 1840s through the 1940s. The Gilbert House, built between
1856-1857, is the oldest rock structure in Dallas County still
on its original foundation. Other local historic structures on the
grounds include the 1937 Dodson House, home of the first Mayor of
Farmers Branch; a one-room school that was once part of the
Farmers Branch school from 1900-1915; and the original Farmers
Branch railroad depot, built in 1877. Structures from outside of
Farmers Branch have also been moved into the Park, such as three log structures
in the log culture area; the lovely 1885
Queen Anne Victorian Cottage; and the circa 1890 Methodist Church.
New to the Park is a replica 1930s Marathon Gas Station that
houses another Farmers Branch original, the 1936 Glad Acres Cab
Over Engine Ford truck, and a replica Peters Colony Land Grant
Office.
You will also find a museum store, housed in the Dodson House
garage; picnic areas; and two large meadows at the Park.
In 1981, the Mayor and City Council appointed a
new advisory board, the Historical Preservation and Restoration
Board, to spearhead the movement to develop an outdoor museum
whose purpose would be to preserve and interpret the history of
Texas and Peters Colony, with an emphasis on Farmers Branch. Since
it opened in 1986, the Historical Park has strived to preserve and
share the heritage of North Texas and Farmers Branch with
visitors. Welcoming approximately 50,000 visitors each year, the
Historical Park offers many opportunities from tours and
educational programs to special events and craft workshops.
| Structures
at the Historical Park |
Monday thru Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
12:00 Noon - 6:00 p.m.
Park closed: Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day
For
additional information, please contact:
Farmers Branch
Historical Park
2540 Farmers Branch Lane
Farmers Branch, TX
75234
Mailing: P. O. Box 819010
Farmers Branch, TX 75381-9010
972-406-0184 TEL
972-247-3939 FAX
Derrick
Birdsall, Park Superintendent
email:
derrick.birdsall@farmersbranch.info
Barbara Judkins,
Museum Educator
email: barbara.judkins@farmersbranch.info
Kim
Chapman, Administrative Assistant
email:
kim.chapman@farmersbranch.info
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