Local Dallas Event: America’s History and Values

Published on August 19, 2026

The Dallas Bar Association is hosting a special program commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and exploring America’s history and values.

The discussion will feature Shilo Brooks, President and CEO of the George Bush Presidential Center; Katherine Carte, Professor of History at SMU; and Jeffrey A. Engel, David Gergen Director of the Center for Presidential History at SMU. David Coale of Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann will moderate the conversation.

The program offers 1.00 hour of MCLE credit. Attendees should allow additional travel time. If parking at the Arts District Mansion, please avoid Ross Avenue and Pearl Street due to ongoing construction and approach via Olive Street instead.

RSVP today to secure your spot.

Courtesy of 1911 Group member Jonathan R. Childers of Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegman LLP for sharing this event with our community.

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