Frankford Preservation Foundation

Frankford Preservation Foundation Frankford Preservation Foundation is a nonprofit organization that maintains the historic Frankford Church and its four-acre adjacent native prairie.

In 2010 The Frankford Cemetery Association completed a faithful restoration of the Frankford Church. Citing the "elegance of its simplicity", Preservation Dallas awarded Frankford Cemetery its Preservation Achievement Award. The Frankford Church was designated as a Registered Texas Historic Landmark in 1978.

🌾 History is blooming in the Wagon Yard at Frankford.Long before Dallas grew around it, this was a stopping place for Na...
06/06/2026

🌾 History is blooming in the Wagon Yard at Frankford.

Long before Dallas grew around it, this was a stopping place for Native Americans and later for settlers traveling west in covered wagons. Thanks to nearby Indian Springs, travelers could rest, water their animals, and camp beneath the Texas sky. Historical records tell us that as many as 25 wagons could be gathered here at one time.

Today, the Wagon Yard is alive with Mexican Hat flowers (named for their distinctive, sombrero shape), Firewheel, Lemon Beebalm, and native prairie grasses—a beautiful reminder that this historic landscape continues to thrive more than 170 years later.

As you walk among the wildflowers, imagine the sounds of wagon wheels, horses, and travelers who once paused here on their journey west. 💚

🎶 Thank You for a Beautiful Afternoon of Music 🎶A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us at the Historic Frankfor...
06/01/2026

🎶 Thank You for a Beautiful Afternoon of Music 🎶

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us at the Historic Frankford Church for Mount Vernon Music’s Clarinet Appeal concert this past Sunday.

What a privilege it was to spend the afternoon surrounded by extraordinary music, talented musicians, and a community that values the arts. From the moving works of F***y Mendelssohn Hensel, Ruth Gipps, Emmy Frensel Wegener, and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor to Mozart’s magnificent Clarinet Quintet, the program reminded us of music’s power to inspire, connect, and transport.

We are especially grateful to the musicians of Mount Vernon Music for sharing their artistry with us and to all who attended, supported the concert, and helped fill the historic church with warmth, appreciation, and applause.

Events like these are possible because of people like you—music lovers, history enthusiasts, neighbors, and supporters of the arts who continue to gather in this special place and help keep it vibrant for future generations.

Thank you for being part of this memorable afternoon. We hope to see you again soon at the Historic Frankford Church.

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🎶 Looking for something truly special to do this Sunday afternoon?Step inside the historic Frankford Church and experien...
05/26/2026

🎶 Looking for something truly special to do this Sunday afternoon?

Step inside the historic Frankford Church and experience an intimate concert that you won’t find anywhere else in Dallas.

As part of their 20th Season Celebration, Mount Vernon Music presents Clarinet Appeal—a beautiful and thought-provoking program featuring music by F***y Mendelssohn, Ruth Gipps, Emmy Frensel Wegener, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, and Mozart’s beloved Clarinet Quintet.

Imagine spending a spring afternoon surrounded by soaring music, historic architecture, and the peaceful beauty of one of Dallas’ hidden treasures.

✨ Acclaimed professional musicians
✨ An inspiring program that highlights overlooked composers alongside classical masterpieces
✨ Historic Frankford Church setting
✨ Reception following the concert (weather permitting)

Whether you’re a lifelong classical music lover or simply looking for a meaningful way to spend your Sunday, this concert promises an unforgettable experience.

📅 Sunday, May 31
🚪 Doors open at 2:30 PM
🎵 Concert: 3:00–4:30 PM
📍 Historic Frankford Church
17400 Muirfield Road, Dallas

Seats are limited, and we’d love to fill the church with music lovers, friends, neighbors, and supporters of the arts.

🎟️ Reserve your tickets today via this link https://frankfordpreservationfoundation.networkforgood.com/events/97380-mount-vernon-music-anniversary-concert-sunday-may-31 and join us for an afternoon of extraordinary music in an extraordinary place.

🎶 Join us for an extraordinary afternoon of chamber music inside the Historic Frankford Church as Mount Vernon Music pre...
05/20/2026

🎶 Join us for an extraordinary afternoon of chamber music inside the Historic Frankford Church as Mount Vernon Music presents Clarinet Appeal — part of their 20th Season Celebration.

This thoughtfully curated program explores the brilliance of composers whose voices were too often overlooked, alongside one of the most beloved works in the classical repertoire: Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet in A Major.

Featuring works by:✨ Ruth Gipps✨ Emmy Frensel Wegener✨ F***y Mendelssohn Hensel✨ Samuel Coleridge-Taylor✨ W.A. Mozart

Performed by:Ivan Petruzziello, clarinet, Mark Miller & Andres Bravo, violins, Ute Miller, viola and Laura Ospina, cello.

📅 Sunday, May 31, 2026
🚪 Doors open at 2:30 PM
🎵 Concert: 3:00–4:30 PM
📍 Historic Frankford Church, 17400 Muirfield Rd., Dallas, TX 75287

Weather permitting, guests are invited to stay for a reception following the performance.

Come experience an afternoon where music, history, and reflection meet in one of Dallas’ most unique historic settings. 💛

📸 Photo credit: Katie Charles Photography

Purchase tickets via this link https://frankfordpreservationfoundation.networkforgood.com/events/97380-mount-vernon-music-anniversary-concert-sunday-may-31

☀️🦎 A quiet little sunbather at Frankford.This beautiful lizard was spotted soaking up the warmth atop one of the old wo...
05/18/2026

☀️🦎 A quiet little sunbather at Frankford.

This beautiful lizard was spotted soaking up the warmth atop one of the old wooden posts at the Frankford Preservation Foundation. Moments like this are a reminder that Frankford is not only a place of history, but also a thriving habitat for native wildlife and prairie life.

From wildflowers and birds to tiny reptiles basking in the sun, there is always something to discover when you slow down and look closely.

Nature and history continue to live side by side at Frankford. 💚

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Spring at Frankford carries beauty in every stage. 🌾✨In the foreground, dried wildflower stalks and prairie grasses from...
05/13/2026

Spring at Frankford carries beauty in every stage. 🌾✨

In the foreground, dried wildflower stalks and prairie grasses from last season still stand tall — quietly doing important work as they return nutrients to the soil, provide habitat for insects and birds, and make way for new growth emerging across the prairie. At Frankford, we celebrate not only the bloom, but the full life cycle of the land.

Beyond the prairie, the historic Frankford Church and the Legacy House rest peacefully beneath the wide Texas sky — reminders of the deep connection between nature, history, and community that makes this place so special.

Every season tells part of the story here. 💛
Photo by Katie Charles

🌿💜 Happy Mother’s Day 💜🌿Today we celebrate the many forms of nurturing—mothers, grandmothers, chosen family, and the qui...
05/10/2026

🌿💜 Happy Mother’s Day 💜🌿

Today we celebrate the many forms of nurturing—mothers, grandmothers, chosen family, and the quiet, steady care that shapes both people and place.

At Frankford, hyacinths rise gently from the earth, a reminder of the beauty that comes from patience, protection, and time. Like motherhood, it’s a labor of love—tending, holding, and allowing space for growth.

To all who nurture life in its many forms—thank you. 💫
Photo credit: Katie Charles
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05/05/2026

💜 Morning on the prairie 💜

Dew still clings to the grasses as Prairie Verbena (Glandularia bipinnatifida) begins to bloom—delicate clusters of purple quietly dotting the landscape.

These native wildflowers are among the first to awaken each spring, offering an early source of nectar for pollinators and a gentle reminder that the prairie is coming to life.

At Frankford, beauty isn’t just in the wide views… it’s in the details. 🌿
Photos by Katie Spurgin

🌿 Layers of the prairie 🌿Look closely and you’ll find a whole world unfolding…Delicate white blooms of Drummond’s Onion ...
05/02/2026

🌿 Layers of the prairie 🌿

Look closely and you’ll find a whole world unfolding…

Delicate white blooms of Drummond’s Onion (Allium drummondii) rise quietly among the grasses, while nearby Green Antelopehorn (Asclepias viridis) begins to form—an important native milkweed that will soon support pollinators, including monarch butterflies.

Each plant plays a role. Each season builds on the next.

At Frankford, the prairie isn’t just something to see—it’s something to discover. 🌱

Photos by Judy Cato

04/30/2026

🌿 Spring at Frankford: A Season of Bloom 🌿

We’re beginning a new series to celebrate the native flowers that come alive across the prairie each spring.

First to emerge—Wild Hyacinth (Camassia scilloides), rising gently through the morning dew and catching the early light. These delicate blooms are more than just beautiful—they’re part of the living story of the Blackland Prairie.

Alongside the soft lavender of Wild Hyacinth, bright yellow Coreopsis begins to appear—adding bursts of color and supporting the prairie’s pollinators.
We’ll be sharing glimpse of what’s blooming… an invitation to slow down, look closer, and experience the prairie as it unfolds.

Stay tuned 🌱

📸 Photos by Katie Spurgin

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17400 Muirfield Drive
Dallas, TX
75287

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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