Old Red Museum of Dallas County History & Culture

An April 2022 view of the Old Red Courthouse in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Todd DeFeo/The DeFeo Groupe)

Overview

Sometimes it feels like the history of Dallas centers on the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Contrary to prevailing opinion, it does not. Any visitor to Dallas looking to explore more of the city’s history should begin at the Old Red Museum of Dallas County History & Culture, near Dealey Plaza in the heart of downtown. The museum, located in the historic 1892 Dallas County Courthouse, explores the fascinating history of Dallas, how the city grew into the major metropolis it is today and some of the cultural conflicts along the way.

Quick Facts

Status
Existing
Locality or neighborhood
Dallas
State or province
Texas
Address
100 South Houston St., Dallas, TX 75202
Postal code
75202

Visitor Information

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Sightseers’ Delight started publishing in June 2016. The site, published by The DeFeo Groupe, collects and curates content about places where historical events large and small happened. The site builds off the legacy of The Travel Trolley, which launched in June 2009. The site aimed to be a virtual version of the trolley tours offered in so many cities.