Bringing History to Life: Farmers Branch Historical Park
Left is the Peters Colony Land Grant Office and right is a replica log cabin at the Farmers Branch Historical Park. As you might have guessed from my previous posts, the only thing I like more than learning about history is learning about history for free. That is why I was so excited to find out that the Farmers Branch Historical Park offers visitors the chance to get a glimpse through time without spending a dime. Even better, the park provides several “hands on” opportunities for guests. “As you’ll see, there’s no Plexiglas and we offer one-on-one tours,” said Barbara Judkins, Museum Educator. “Our attitude is 'Come on in and get immersed in the history'.” The cornerstone of the Historical Park is the Gilbert House, which was built in 1856 and is the oldest structure still on its original foundation in Dallas County. The dogtrot style of the house means that the rooms branch off from a large central breezeway. Like so many historical homes, the Gilbert House ...