SLR Spring 2025 Meeting Activity Poll

Saturday Afternoon Activity Descriptions

JFK Trolley Tour - More Information
Hop aboard a classic trolley for a ride through downtown Dallas, following the story of one of the most pivotal moments in American history—the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Travel along the motorcade route to Dealey Plaza, the site where JFK was shot, then trace the movements of assassin Lee Harvey Oswald, from the Texas Theater to Oswald's rooming house and many other key sites. *not a private tour
Price: $22 (+tax & fees) for Adults - You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Duration: 65 minutes
Time: 1:30 pm Saturday, May 17 (in Dallas, apx. 40 minute drive from hotel)

JFK Assassination Walking Tour - More Information
Learn more about one of the most notorious days in Dallas history—the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Take in the key sites in just one hour as you drive around downtown Dallas and stop at John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza, Dealey Plaza, and the Grassy Knoll. Along the way, enjoy a guided commentary and gain insight into the assassination, Lee Harvey Oswald, and the various conspiracy theories. *not a private tour
Price: $27.99 (+tax & fees)
Duration: 60 minutes
Time: 1:40 pm, or 2:30 pm, Saturday, May 17 (in Dallas, apx. 40 minute drive from hotel)

Other Activities
Fort Worth has numerous museums and other activities just steps from the Crescent Hotel. SLR will share an activity guide with additional suggestions for Saturday afternoon if the JFK Tour options are not of interest.

Baseball Fans: The Texas Rangers are playing at home during this week, so there is also a Texas Rangers vs. Astros game on 5/17 at 7:05 pm. If you'd like to view their entire playing schedule, you can do so here. Please take SLR scheduled events into consideration if you are looking into going to a game.

Saturday Evening Rodeo - 7:30 PM at the Stockyards

SLR will be coordinating a group of tickets to the Saturday evening 7:30 Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo. Following our closing reception, those attending can go to the Stockyards for the show. We need to reserve tickets by March 28 to ensure we can get seats together. The show is about 2 hours. There are a few food vendors and concession stands at the venue, and adult beverages are available for purchase.

The ticket price is $54.04 (including taxes and fees). Tickets are non-refundable. SLR Group Tickets have already been purchased, please email Hannah if you area interested in attending to see if there is additional availability.

About the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo:
The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo is the longest-running Black Rodeo in the U.S. and was founded in 1984 by Lu Vason., it was born of the need to give Black cowboys a platform and has kept these traditions alive, developed the next generation of rodeo stars and brought the sport of rodeo to a new generation of fans. The rodeo is currently produced by Valeria Vason-Cunningham.
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