Struggles over segregation and land, waves of migration, wartime industry, aviation ambition, cultural reinvention, and local enterprise reveal how Dallas and North Texas evolved over time.

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For close to a hundred years, the Dallas Federation of Women’s Clubs was quite influential in almost every aspect of life in the city. Narrated by Becky Lynn.

Dallas Federation of Women’s Clubs

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Alonzo Bristol was a Dallas-based architect and political organizer who designed the former Dallas city hall in 1889. Narrated by Connie Weber.

Architect, Activist; Alonzo Bristol

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Fans of the popular Yellowstone T.V. drama series have been flocking to the Fort Worth Stockyards ever since director and writer Taylor Sheridan used this location in his Yellowstone prequel show 1883. Narrated by Becky Lynn.

The Fort Worth Stockyards Historic District

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Born out of necessity, “Ninnie” Baird began selling bread to neighbors and founded a baking company that became the country’s largest. Narrated by Connie Weber.

Mrs. Baird's Booming Bakery Biz

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This tale of innovation starts off like many good stories do: with two men walking into a bar. Narrated by WF Strong.

The Cocktail Napkin Airline

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Texas knows how to show a gal a good time--even if she happens to be a Queen! Narrated by WF Strong.

A Queen's Royal Welcome to Texas

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During the war, several aircraft plants were operated in the area, Kraft Foods even purchased a vacant one. Narrated by Tom Glynn.

Garland Began as “Duck Creek”

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Founders named it after literary author Washington Irving and held a barbecue to auction town lots. Narrated by Tom Glynn.

Irving Founded Before Civil War

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Within this small park was built the 1st home, courthouse and post office, the 1st store and 1st fraternal lodge. Narrated by Craig Patterson.

Dealey Plaza: Dallas Birthplace

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The terms of Land title contracts here lead to problems between settlers and the company for many years. Narrated by Connie Weber.

Dallas Pioneer’s Log Cabin

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Creatives turned shabby warehouses into clubs and venues, bringing culture that still thrives today. Narrated by Connie Weber.

Dallas Began as “East Dallas”

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Belle Starr and other famous outlaws, including Jesse James, lived here and traveled this road. Narrated by Craig Patterson.

Former Buffalo Trail: Scyene Rd.

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Mexican Immigrants found employment at Cemento Grande and Cemento Chico. Narrated by Craig Patterson.

Eagle Ford: Early River Crossing

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Leaders in Dallas made early efforts to secure a future within the burgeoning field of aviation. Narrated by Tom Glynn.

1903 Love Field Airport

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Denton schools remained segregated for almost 10 more years after the Brown v. Board of Education decision of 1954. Narrated by Sarah Prather.

Denton’s Delayed School Integration

Struggles over segregation and land, waves of migration, wartime industry, aviation ambition, cultural reinvention, and local enterprise reveal how Dallas and North Texas evolved over time.