What do the symbols found on tombstones in historic cemeteries mean? Did you know Dr Pepper had a bottling plant and headquarters in Deep Ellum? How were photographs processed in the mid-to-late 19th century? Join us as we discuss these topics and more this summer!
Preservation Dallas is pleased to present the 2022 season of Summer Sizzlers – our popular series of educational lectures that offer insights into preservation topics, architecture and history! We are finally back in person this year and cannot wait to welcome you back to the Wilson House.
The weekly sessions will be held at 6 pm on Thursday nights starting July 14th through August 18th in the Carriage House, located behind the Wilson House.
Session 1 | July 14th
Not Organizing for the Fun of It: Suffrage, War, and Dallas Women in 1918 presented by Melissa Prycer
Session 2 | July 21st
An Eclipse, a Murder, and the Wet Plate Collodion Photographic Process in Dallas presented by John Hall
Session 3 | July 28th
Tombstone Tourists: Artifacts, Epitaphs, and Symbols in Historic Cemeteries presented by Victoria Clow
Session 4 | Aug 4th
The Architecture of Eating: Dallas’ Delectable Dining Establishments presented by David Preziosi
Session 5 | Aug 11th
Home Sweet Home: Growing Up as the Texas Icon, Dr Pepper presented by Joy Summar-Smith
Session 6 | Aug 18th
The Mystery of the Ceiling Mural at Wilson House presented by Laura Pate
Find out more about each session we are offering this summer and register below!
