Come for a Tour of Thanks-Giving Square!
See the sweeping history of Thanksgiving, a basic expression of gratitude for all peoples and nations. Our Tour leaders introduce you to the historic Hall of Thanksgiving exhibits, the unique Chapel of Thanksgiving, the Wall of Presidents, the Wall of Praise and the Bell Tower, the new Court of the Nations and the Ring of Thanks
sculpture.
Visits and Guided Tours of Thanks-Giving Square:
Visitors may conduct a self-guided tour of the Chapel and the grounds of Thanks-Giving Square free of charge from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends and holidays.
The Museum, located in the Hall of Thanks-Giving, is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Guided tours can be scheduled ahead of time for individuals and groups. Please call 214-969-1977 or email tgs@thanksgiving.org for pricing and information.
Tour Facts:
Guided tours last 25 to 30 minutes and include the Bells of Thanks-Giving, the Golden Rule mosaic, the Golden Ring, the Chapel, and the Museum.
Buses can park in the bus lane, located on Pacific Street, free of charge. Cars can park in the Patriot Tower garage, located at the intersection of St. Paul and Federal St. For $5, you can purchase an all-day parking sticker for the Patriot Tower at the front desk of the Museum.
Programs & Rentals:
In addition to touring the facility, groups from the larger Dallas/Fort Worth community can use The Center to hold meetings and programs which support and promote the values of gratitude. All programs must be scheduled and pre-approved by the staff.
Buses may park in the parking lane on Pacific Street between Akard and Ervay streets. Automobiles may park in a nearby underground garage or at metered parking one block north on Ervay Street. Space in the Hall of Thanksgiving is large enough for 75 people seated at tables or 95 seated theater-style. The Chapel seats 80 comfortably and is acoustically ideal for musical concerts.
The outdoor Courtyard can accomodate up to five hundred people .
Space for programs is available on a first-come, first-served basis, with existing Thanks-Giving Square programs receiving priority. There is a rental fee based the space (courtyard, chapel, hall, entire Square), on the time involved, the amount of staff preparation for setup, audio/visual equipment and other considerations. Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance. Please call or send an e-mail for the basic rental fee schedule and to arrange a date and time for your group or activity.
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