Freda Dillard: The owner and primary tour guide of DFW Historical Tours. Freda was born in Dallas and, except for her high school years, has lived in Dallas County all her life. Her father was a Dallas Police officer for 30 years, and involved with the JFK Assassination, and other Dallas events. Through him and others she has had the privilege to know and learn from - eyewitnesses, other police officers, investigators and other noted historians - she has acquired a knowledge of the JFK Assassination that she loves sharing with others.

Freda is also our tour guide for our Bonnie and Clyde tour, Dallas:Then and Now, Fort Worth/Stockyards and Southfork tours. As with the JFK tour, her knowledge goes well beyond what can be read in a book. If you would like to see a rodeo on Friday or Saturday evening, that can be arranged also.

Jerry Dealey: A member of the famous Dealey family of Dallas. His Great Granduncle was George Bannerman Dealey, the founder of The Dallas Morning News, and for whom Dealey Plaza was named. Also cousin to Commander Samuel D. Dealey, Jr., the captain of the US Submarine Harder, Medal Of Honor winner, and the most decorated Sailor in World War 2. Jerry was born in Dallas, and has had family or lived here all of his life.

Jerry is very active in the JFK Assassination Research Community. In addition to giving tours, Jerry is highly active in Forums and other electronic analysis of the case. He knows and exchanges ideas with many of the Researchers, Authors, Witnesses, and Investigators. Jerry has appeared on local Television to discuss the Kennedy Assassination, as a public speaker, and appeared in documentary films on the subject. Jerry has published a book on the history of Dallas, and Dealey Plaza, and has published many articles on the Assassination.

Jerry is known in the Research Community as a "Fence Sitter", in that he cannot be 100% positive of Oswald's sole involvement, or prove a conspiracy. As such, he can evaluate all sides of any argument, and sees the pro and cons with either side. He does not have any "pet theory" that he has to 'protect', so can cover every side of every theory. However, he does read every book and other material on the case he can.

In addition to Jerry's Kennedy research, he has authored a book on the history of Dallas, Dealey Plaza, the Dealey family, and The Dallas Morning News. (below) He is an active Docent at the historic Hall of State in Fair Park, as well as a Docent at the Dallas County Old Red Courthouse Museum in Dealey Plaza.

(Photo is of Jerry inside the jail cell where Oswald and Ruby stayed in Dallas Police custody.)

JFK Assassination and Oswald tour: Of course the tour will include walking Dealey Plaza, covering both the history of the Plaza itself, along with the events of November 22, 1963. We can tailor the length of the tour to fit your needs, and time constraints.

We will provide transportation for up to 4 people to the various related locations. We can also provide larger vehicles, or even a coach bus for up to 50 people, if your group should require it.

You should also plan on going through The Sixth Floor Exhibit at Dealey Plaza, either just before, or just after the tour. (A tour through the exhibit is annoying to the other patrons, so silence is the rule.)

Additionally, the tour will include the Oak Cliff sites, where Oswald lived, the shooting of Officer J. D. Tippit, and the escape and arrest of Oswald. Optional areas of Oak Cliff include various houses in which the Oswalds lived, the apartment house where Jack Ruby lived, and other locations of interest.

Depending on your time requirements, we can also include Love Field and the Motorcade Route, the former house of Edwin Walker, Parkland Hospital, and the Dallas Trade Mart. Naturally, we will also swing by the Dallas Police Department where Oswald was shot. The tour can also be tailored (time permitting) to include the former Ruth Paine house, as well as Rose Hill Cemetery, where Oswald is buried. Other locations of interest are often added, as our guests interests are determined.