Symposium on La Réunion Colony: Unveiling Dallas' Utopian European Past

This event will bring together historians, descendants of the colony, and enthusiasts to discuss the colony's origins, its impact on the region, and the lessons it offers for Dallas contemporary society. Through presentations, panel discussions, and rare archival exhibits, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of this fascinating chapter in Dallas' history.

Enhance your journey: Seize the opportunity to purchase The Road to Texas, 'A historical document reintroducing Dallas as an early French socialist utopia, pieced from journal entries, letters, and sketches of French scholar Victor Considerant', in either hard cover ($35), or soft cover ($16).The perfect companion to deepen your historical adventure! (Click here to purchase the book).

Registration will include food & drinks : 

- breakfast : croissants, pains au chocolat & café

- lunch : homemade quiches, salads, French cheese & charcuterie platter,  French desserts & wine

Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the dreams and challenges of the pioneers who sought to create a new society on the Texas frontier!

Partners : City of Dallas, Texas Historical Foundation, Preservation Dallas, Deep Vellum Publishing House.

Full programme available here.