On Sunday, October 5, SHD members can register for a fun, optional tour of Fort Worth, spending time in the city about which Will Rogers said, "Fort Worth is where the West begins, and Dallas is where the East peters out." Not only are the past cattle drives a prevalent part of this town (after all it is still referred to as Cowtown), but it has also been called the third best city in the United States for availability and fineness of art!

The tour will include a visit to the 150 Years of Fort Worth exhibit (a fun, short stop that gives you an overview of the history of this wonderful place!). Then it’s off to the Stockyards where we will have lunch at one of the original restaurants in this great city--the Star Café. This is TEXAS all the way so leave your diets at home! You will have a choice of burgers or chicken fried steak or grilled chicken--cooked like it was in 1800 out on the range.

Then you can walk around on your own and have your picture made on a saddle as you cozy up to a historic bar or shop for t-shirts and souvenirs for the kids back home. You might even see some slow-movin' longhorns (These are BIG critters!). This area is on the National Register of Historic Places and full of interesting sites.

After the Stockyards, we will drive through the cultural district with a stop at the stunning Modern Art Museum for a tour. The Modern was designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando. Afterwards you will be given a chance to do a quick drop-by at the Kimbell Art Museum, called "the best small museum in the world" and known for its permanent collection and its Louis Kahn-designed building.

THIS IS A BIG TEXAS DAY--NOT TO BE MISSED, so come on along!

Schedule: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Itinerary:
9:30a.m. Guide and coach arrive at Hilton Hotel to load guests
10:00a.m. Group departs for Fort Worth
10:30a.m. Group arrives 150 Years of Fort Worth exhibit
10:55a.m. Group departs for Stockyards
11:10a.m. Group arrives Stockyards; is informed about location of cattle drive and shown Star Cafe where lunch will be served
11:30a.m. Cattle drive
11:45a.m. Group will meet at Star Cafe
After lunch group can tour Stockyards
1:30p.m. Group departs for Cultural District
1:50p.m. Modern Museum (docent tour)
After docent tour—Tour the Modern or Kimbell on your own (the Kimbell is across the street from the Modern)
3:20p.m.to 3:30 p.m. Group departs for Hilton Hotel
4:00p.m. Group arrives at hotel

Cost: $75.00, which includes an air-conditioned luxury motor coach; driver's gratuity; a fun and professional tour guide for 6.5 hours; meal at Star Cafe as noted below; admission to the Modern Museum and tax.

Menu at Star Cafe:
A choice of a burger with fries, onion rings, chips or salad
OR cheeseburger with same choices
OR chicken-fried steak with salad and mashed potatoes or fries
OR grilled chicken with salad and mashed potatoes or fries
OR large basic house salad;
Soft drink of choice;
Tax and gratuity.
Liquor will be paid for by each individual guest.

Annual Meeting 2008

Sunday October 5 Optional Tour

COWBOYS AND CULTURE: Fort Worth, Its Past and Present