The Virtues, Presented by Thanks-Giving Foundation

You’re invited to contribute an original work of poetry

All residents of the DFW area are now invited to contribute their own original poems inspired by any of the Thanks-Giving Foundation’s 40 virtues.

What are the 40 virtues?

Sponsored by the Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District

Thanks-Giving Square is free and open to the public

Hours*

Thanks-Giving Square garden is open daily from 8am to 8pm

The iconic Chapel of Thanks-Giving, designed by Pritzker-winning architect Philip Johnson, is open daily from 9am to 4pm

The Hall of Thanks-Giving is open for special events or by appointment

*The Garden, Chapel, and Hall at Thanks-Giving Square are offered for private events subject to availability. For more information, select this link.

Greetings from Kyle Ogden, President & CEO of The Thanks-Giving Foundation

Self-Guided Tour

Use this guide to tour the Square on your own and learn about the art and architecture at the Square. A spoken audio version of the tour is available here.

Guides are also available in Español, 中文, Français, Русский, and العربية.

Learn About Accessibility at Thanks-Giving Square

How to Get Here

Thanks-Giving Square is nestled in the heart of Downtown Dallas. Our street address is 1627 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201.

Where to Park

Public Parking near Thanks-Giving Square is abundant.  Free and metered parking is located on a number of downtown streets, and paid garage parking is available immediately across the street from the Square at 1516 Pacific Avenue (rates may vary). Travel south on Akard Street and turn left on Pacific Avenue. For cyclists, bicycle parking is available at the two large metal rings on Pacific Avenue.

Using Public Transportation

Akard Station is the nearest DART train station to Thanks-Giving Square, servicing the Red, Blue, Green, and Orange Lines. The “Ring of Thanks” entrance to the Square is a short walk east along Pacific Avenue.