Program on June 11 showcases speakers and performers with empowering messages about Emancipation Houston, June 3: On Saturday, June 11, join The Heritage Society’s Juneteenth educational program experience “From Plantation to Emancipation”. Speakers include descendants of Reverend Jack Yates and Roscoe A. […]
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The Heritage Society Celebrates Asian American & Pacific Islander Month on May 19
Houston, May 12: On Thursday, May 19, join The Heritage Society’s Speaker Series celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Media expert Chau Nguyen and Professor Son Mai, Ph.D. of Midland College will tell stories of the Vietnamese American migration experience in […]
The Herzstein Foundation and the Alley Theatre Celebrate a Revitalized Museum Gallery
The Heritage Society hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their official grand re-opening On March 14, Houston’s history museum officially held its grand reopening of the Albert & Ethel Herzstein Museum Gallery with the Herzstein Foundation in celebration of the completion […]
Texas History Month: Experience Stories of Pioneering Texans at Heritage Family Day with Archaeology Now Houston
Free children’s event featuring hands-on activities highlights African American Freedom Colonies and German immigration on March 26 at The Heritage Society On Saturday, March 26, families will gather at The Heritage Society in Downtown Houston to learn about pioneering Texans […]
Help Shape the Future of The Heritage Society with Community Interest Survey
The public is invited to make suggestions for Houston’s historic organization and its offerings Houston’s history museum invites the public to share activity preferences that will help The Heritage Society plan according to Houston’s needs. The survey is in progress until […]
Houston History Speaker Series Returns with the History of Black Businesses
The Heritage Society now delivers hybrid programming to expand educational outreach On Monday, February 21, The Heritage Society will re-launch its Speaker Series and celebrate Black History Month via a lunch-and-learn and Zoom at1100 Bagby Street. “Our first speaker is […]
Love this $250 Express Wedding Ceremony for Valentine’s Day from The Heritage Society
Couples say I do to tradition and a romantic union in historic Sam Houston Park’s St. John Church In the name of love and tradition, The Heritage Society will be offering a $250 express wedding package for ceremonies on the […]
One Lucky Couple Will Win an Express Wedding for Valentine’s Day from The Heritage Society
Contest for those saying I do to tradition and a romantic union in historic Sam Houston Park’s St. John Church In the name of love and tradition, The Heritage Society will be giving away one free express wedding package for […]
The Heritage Society Starts the New Year with An Evening of Heritage on January 9
Special guest speakers include Susan Garrett Baker & Secretary James A. Baker and Jim McGrath On Sunday, January 9, join “A Conversation with James A. Baker III & Susan Garrett Baker with Jim McGrath” at The Heritage Society’s “An Evening […]
The Heritage Society Celebrates Houston’s 185th Birthday with Tours & Cupcakes
The Heritage Society offers historic homes and bus tours with cupcakes and punch on August 28 On Saturday, August 28, grab your party hats and venture out to downtown, because Houston is celebrating its 185th birthday! The Heritage Society invites Houstonians […]
