Dallas-Fort Worth History & Culture: Meet People & Have Fun!

Please let us know the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas places you would most like to visit.

We're always open to ideas and suggestions for future events.

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Your host for this program is Robert Kelleman, the founder/director of the non-profit community organizations Texas History & Culture and Washington, DC History & Culture.

Texas History & Culture
Meetup - Dallas-Fort Worth:
https://www.meetup.com/DallasFortWorthHistoryAndCulture/
Meetup - Austin:
https://www.meetup.com/AustinTexasHistoryAndCulture/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TexasHistoryAndCulture/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@TexasHistoryAndCulture/videos
Eventbrite:
https://TexasHistoryAndCulture.eventbrite.com

Donations Support Our Non-Profit Community Programs - Thank You!
PayPal: DCHistoryAndCulture@gmail.com
Venmo: @DCHistoryAndCulture
GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/d29491c0

We look forward to seeing you - thanks!

Robert Kelleman
rkelleman@yahoo.com
202-821-6325 (text only)

Love History, Culture, Walking, and Meeting People
and/or
Connect on LinkedIn?

Hello and thanks for being a part of our Texas History & Culture Meetup. Since our founding in May of 2022, we’ve hosted over 100 great events, both online and in-person.
Thanks for your amazing support!

YouTube - Texas History & Culture …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eh3Fpt_HIM

In an effort to offer more events, and to offer more different types of events, we wanted to reach out to our members to see if any of you would be interested in either co-hosting or hosting a Meetup event with us.
It’s really easy to do (we have a template to use), no experience is necessary, we will help with whatever is needed, you can put in on your resume, and you meet a lot of interesting people.

Hosting a Meetup could be something as simple as …
- Leading a walk through a favorite place or a historic neighborhood (it can just be a walk not a tour).
- Attending a docent tour or lecture at a museum such as the Dallas Museum of Art, Kimbell Art Museum, Amon Carter Museum of American Art, etc.
- Visiting a restaurant, food tasting, performing arts venue, book discussion, film screening, art gallery, or special event.
- Anything similar - your ideas.
- Or perhaps you have a friend that is a museum docent, historical site volunteer, re-enactor, author, teacher, artist or related that would be interested in meeting up with our group?
- Or if you already host Meetup events elsewhere perhaps we could collaborate?

Most of the events we host are free, or low-cost, but we're open to new ideas.

If you or anyone know is interested in being part of our Texas History & Culture organization please let me know.

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Also, are you on LinkedIn?

Many people ask me what I do professionally outside of Meetup.

I’m in the business world - the Chief Financial Officer for a company here in the DFW – and periodically teach history courses.

If you’re on LinkedIn let’s connect:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertkelleman/

Thanks!

Robert Kelleman
rkelleman@yahoo.com
202-821-6325 (text only)

Eleanor Roosevelt - Birthday Celebration and Film History Livestream

Let's celebrate First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt's 138th birthday - born October 11, 1884.
This is a special program where we'll explore Eleanor's fascinating life and inspiring career, and we'll do it through the context of the Eleanor Roosevelt PBS documentary "American Experience".
During and after the screening you are welcome to join your fellow participants in a live online discussion of the film via Zoom.

ELEANOR ROOSEVELT
Eleanor Roosevelt struggled to overcome an unhappy childhood, betrayal in her marriage, a controlling mother-in-law, and gripping depressions — all the while staying true to her passion for social justice. This biography includes rare home movies, contemporary footage, and reflections from Eleanor’s closest surviving relatives, as well as biographers Blanche Wiesen Cook, Allida Black, and Geoffrey C. Ward, bringing to vibrant life one of the century’s most influential women.

Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (October 11, 1884 - November 7, 1962) was an American political figure, diplomat, and activist. She served as the first lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945, during her husband President Franklin D. Roosevelt's four terms in office, making her the longest-serving first lady of the United States. Roosevelt served as United States Delegate to the United Nations General Assembly from 1945 to 1952. President Harry S. Truman later called her the "First Lady of the World" in tribute to her human rights achievements.
Roosevelt was a member of the prominent American Roosevelt and Livingston families and a niece of President Theodore Roosevelt. She married her fifth cousin once removed, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, in 1905. She persuaded Franklin to stay in politics after he was stricken with a paralytic illness in 1921, which cost him the normal use of his legs, and began giving speeches and appearing at campaign events in his place. Following Franklin's election as Governor of New York in 1928, and throughout the remainder of Franklin's public career in government, Roosevelt regularly made public appearances on his behalf; and as First Lady, while her husband served as president, she significantly reshaped and redefined the role.
Though widely respected in her later years, Roosevelt was a controversial first lady at the time for her outspokenness. She was the first presidential spouse to hold regular press conferences, write a daily newspaper column, write a monthly magazine column, host a weekly radio show, and speak at a national party convention. On a few occasions, she publicly disagreed with her husband's policies. She advocated for expanded roles for women in the workplace, the civil rights of African Americans and Asian Americans, and the rights of World War II refugees. Following her husband's death in 1945, Roosevelt remained active in politics for the remaining 17 years of her life. She pressed the United States to join and support the United Nations and became its first delegate. She served as the first chair of the UN Commission on Human Rights and oversaw the drafting of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. By the time of her death, Roosevelt was regarded as "one of the most esteemed women in the world"; The New York Times called her "the object of almost universal respect" in her obituary.

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Zoom Connection Link
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Connecting a few minutes early is recommended.
If you experience any technical issues please restart your Zoom session and/or your device.
When all else fails please follow the directions.

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Your host for this program is Robert Kelleman, the founder/director of the non-profit community organizations Texas History & Culture and Washington, DC History & Culture.

Texas History & Culture
A non-profit community organization.
Experience the history and culture of Texas - and the world!
Meetup:
https://www.meetup.com/DallasFortWorthHistoryAndCulture/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TexasHistoryAndCulture/
Eventbrite:
https://TexasHistoryAndCulture.eventbrite.com
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@TexasHistoryAndCulture/videos

Donations Support Our FREE Non-Profit Community Programs - Thank You!
PayPal: DCHistoryAndCulture@gmail.com
Venmo: @DCHistoryAndCulture
GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/d29491c0

We look forward to seeing you - thanks!

Robert Kelleman
rkelleman@yahoo.com
202-821-6325 (text only)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertkelleman/

South Congress Walking Tour with The Salty Doughnut Before and/or After
Saturday, January 3 - 10:00 am. All are welcome.
Meeting Point: In front of The Salty Doughnut: 2000 South Congress - Austin.

Event hosted by our sister-group: Austin, TX History & Culture.
Meetup:
https://www.meetup.com/atxhistoryandculture/events/310457729/
Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/south-congress-walking-tour-with-the-salty-doughnut-before-andor-after-tickets-1574502512399
If you come to Austin for the walk tour you’ll need to make your own travel arrangements.

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Meet people, see beautiful and historic Austin scenery, get some steps in, and have fun!
Join Robert, Michele, and a group of friendly people for a casual walk up and down South Congress Avenue (SoCo).

South Congress (abbreviated SoCo) is a neighborhood located on South Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas, United States. It is also a nationally known shopping and cultural district known for its many eclectic small retailers, restaurants, music and art venues and, more recently, food trucks.
South Congress begins at the Colorado River and Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge and runs due south towards Ben White Boulevard/TX-71. The area is bordered by two historic South Austin neighborhoods: Travis Heights to the east and Bouldin Creek to the west.
Since its humble beginnings in the 1850s, South Congress Avenue has been transformed from a rural country road to the capital city gateway and, finally, to the shopping district that it is today. Some Austinites attribute its enduring popularity to the unobstructed view of the Texas State Capitol.

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Event Details ...

Cost: FREE for the guided walking tour. Doughnuts before and/or after at your own expense.

Weather: The event will take place light rain or shine. If it’s on our calendar then we’re proceeding as planned.

Parking: Many options throughout the area (free and paid). If driving, please arrive in the area several minutes early so that you have plenty of time to find parking and walk to our meeting point.

Meeting Point: 10:00 am in front of The Salty Doughnut: 2000 South Congress - Austin. Look for your hosts Robert (wearing a fedora-style hat) & Michele (also wearing a hat), along with a group of friendly people.

Before the Event: Socializing from 9:45 am - 10:10 am at The Salty Doughnut, and we’ll depart on our walk at approximately 10:10.

Icebreaker Introductions: We should have a good-sized group and so instead of everyone introducing themselves to the group we will get to know each other by distributing blank stickers and colored markers and we’ll invite everyone to write down on their sticker: 1). first name. 2). favorite food. 3). dream vacation. Example: “Michele - Strawberries - Kenya” or “Robert - Chocolate - Japan”.

Late Arrivals: If you arrive after our start time just catch up.

Itinerary - Subject to Change:
The Salty Doughnut (starting point)
South Congress Avenue (south to north – east side of the street)
South Congress Avenue (north to south – west side of the street)
The Salty Doughnut (ending point)

Walking Distance: Approximately two miles with a few short breaks for photos, hydration, rest, etc. along the way.

Ending Point: The Salty Doughnut (our starting point).

After the Event: To be determined. Lunch?

Additional Questions: Anything that can't be answered by the event description, Google, or common sense, please let us know.

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Your host for this program is Robert Kelleman, the founder/director of the non-profit community organizations Texas History & Culture and Washington, DC History & Culture.

Texas History & Culture
A non-profit community organization.
Experience the history and culture of Texas - and the world!
Meetup:
https://www.meetup.com/DallasFortWorthHistoryAndCulture/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TexasHistoryAndCulture/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@TexasHistoryAndCulture/videos
Eventbrite:
https://TexasHistoryAndCulture.eventbrite.com

Donations Support Our Non-Profit Community Programs - Thank You!
PayPal: DCHistoryAndCulture@gmail.com
Venmo: @DCHistoryAndCulture
GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/d29491c0

We look forward to seeing you - thanks!

Robert Kelleman
rkelleman@yahoo.com
202-821-6325 (text only)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertkelleman/