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Need a speaker for your next meeting?
 I am a veteran public speaker who has made presentations or conducted guided tours for a variety of civic, historical, genealogical, and educational organizations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area - some more than once and some on a recurring basis. See list of organizations below.
I currently offer the below listed 30 to 40 minute programs, with or without a PowerPoint slide show. Each is based on a book I have authored or am in the process of authoring.
My minimum fee is $25 for groups in Dallas County or southern part of Collin County (McKinney or below); $35 for other counties adjacent to Dallas. Other areas negotiable. If you think my presentation was worth more, I will be happy to accept it! I also ask that I be allowed to sell my books following the presentation.
If you want the PowerPoint presentation, your group will need to supply the necessary equipment. I don't do this often enough to make it worth my purchasing a laptap computer, a computer projector, and a screen. I will bring the presentation on a CD however.
I am also ready to conduct tours of White Rock Lake Park or Fair Park in Dallas.
To book or check availability, please send email to texian1846@yahoo.com.
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From Water Supply to Urban Oasis: A History of White Rock Lake Park
A look back at one of Dallas' most popular public recreational areas, from "Before There was a Lake" to the present day, with an emphasis on the park's "golden years" (1929-1958). |
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A Tour of Historic Dealey Plaza
A slideshow (or actual if you want) tour of the "Birthplace of Dallas" and scene of the assassination of President Kennedy. |
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From Hog Wallow to Historic Landmark: A History of Dallas' Fair Park
A look back at one of Dallas' most historic spots, from 1886 to the present. Includes a look at the 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition. |
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John Neely Bryan: The Father of Dallas
John Neely Bryan, the founder of Dallas, was an enigmatic Indian trader, town promoter, real estate salesman, ferry-boat operator, gold miner, Texas Ranger, and cattle rancher who failed to materially benefit from the city in which so many others made their fortune. |
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Dallas Volunteers in the Mexican War
In 1846, the same year Dallas County was formed, a company of volunteers was raised to fight in the Mexican War. A second company was formed the following year. Their adventures on the Rio Grande and in Central Mexico are the stuff of legends. |
Here is a list of some of the groups for whom I've presented a program or led a tour:
- Annual Dallas History Conference (2006)
- Collin County Genealogical Society
- Dallas County Pioneer Association
- Dallas Genealogical Society
- Dallas Historical Society (recurring Spring tour of Fair Park)
- Ellis County, Texas Genealogical Society
- For the Love of the Lake
- Grapevine Name Droppers
- Greene County, Alabama Historical Society
- Lake Highlands Crime Watch Association
- Lakewood Library Friends
- Mesquite Genealogical Society
- Mid-Cities Genealogical Society
- North Lake College Seniors Program (White Rock Lake Tour)
- The Peninsula Homeowners Association
- Palo Alto Conference (in Brownsville, Texas)
- Peters Colony Historical Society
- Richland College Emeritus Program (Fair Park Tour)
- Sons of the American Revolution, Garland, Texas
- Sons of Confederate Veterans, Gaston-Gregg Camp
- Sons of the Texas Revolution, Garland, Texas
- Swiss Avenue Historic District Association
- Texas & Pacific Retired Railroad Workers
- Texas State Historical Association (2000 Annual meeting in Austin, Texas)
- U.S.-Mexican War Conference (in San Antonio, Texas)
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