The Heritage Society offers historic homes and bus tours from 3- 6 PM on August 26 On Saturday, August 26, grab your party hats and venture out to downtown, because Houston is celebrating its 187th birthday with Mayor Sylvester Turner! […]
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Juneteenth Program: From Plantation to Emancipation Speaker Series on June 17 at The Heritage Society
On Saturday, June 17, join The Heritage Society’s Juneteenth educational program experience “From Plantation to Emancipation”. Speakers include descendants of Reverend Jack Yates, members from Trinity United Methodist Church, a Rice University student who will share the impact of slave […]
Harris County Clerk’s Office and The Heritage Society Make it Easier for Couples to Say “I Do” on Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day, the Harris County Clerk’s Office (HCCO) is collaborating with the Heritage Society to provide marriage licenses on-site for couples wanting to celebrate their nuptials at the historic Sam Houston Park located on 1100 Bagby Street. HCCO will […]
Express Valentine’s Day Weddings Are Back at The Heritage Society Starting at $60
The Heritage Society Is Connecting with Harris County Clerk’s Office to Offer Romance in One Spot Since 2020, couples planning weddings have encountered inflation and/or pandemic issues, so Houston’s history museum and the Harris County Clerk’s Office has a solution […]
The Historic Church of Houston’s Diverse Christmas Pasts
The tradition and cultural story behind St. John Church in Sam Houston Park, Downton Now that the world seems to understand the pandemic better, traditional Christmas Eve services are returning to the 1891 St. John Church in Sam Houston Park […]
Reliving the History behind the 1977 National Women’s Conference with Annise Parker
The Heritage Society hosts the 45th celebration of a federal women’s conference that was held where The Hobby Center for Performing Arts now stands On Thursday, November 17, Houston’s women’s organizations and universities are invited to join former Mayor Annise Parker, […]
Downtown Houston’s Sam Houston Park Gets a “Faceover” for FotoFest
The Heritage Society is proud to celebrate a new outdoor exhibit “Faces of the Other” by Joe C. Aker The Heritage Society is featuring a free, outdoor exhibit that personifies Houston’s diversity. “Faces of the Other” by Joe C. Aker is displayed at Sam Houston Park, along the gated fence […]
The Heritage Society Celebrates Houston’s 186th Birthday with Free Tours & Cake
The Heritage Society, Houston History Bus, Three Brothers Bakery, and the C. Baldwin Hotel are gifting Houston with free activities on August 27, 3- 6 p.m. On Saturday, August 27, grab your party hats and venture out to downtown, because […]
Cowboy Paintings Exhibit Goes on a Trail Ride to The Heritage Society
The Heritage Society is Texas proud to display a historical exhibit: The Life and Times of Charles Goodnight Beginning on Friday, August 12, The Heritage Society is featuring a portfolio of stunning oil paintings by artist Lee Cable detailing the life […]
New Sculpture Exhibit “Woman: Spirit of the Universe” Showcases the Journey to Equality
The Heritage Society hosts a women’s history exhibit by local artist On Tuesday, July 5, a sculpture exhibit representing the collars that adorned the shoulders of historical women will be open to the public at The Heritage Society’s Museum Gallery […]
