February 20− June 22, 2013
Olivewood Cemetery: Past, Present, and Future Exhibit
The Heritage Society Museum Gallery
Just northwest of downtown Houston, near a bend of the White Oak Bayou and in the shadow of the Katy Freeway, lays the city’s first incorporated African American burial ground—Olivewood Cemetery. Years of overgrowth have made the cemetery virtually unknown to many who drive past it every day, but guarded therein are the remains of former slaves, veterans of the armed services, and many of Houston’s prominent African American founders. Join us in the Heritage Society Museum Gallery as we explore the founding, growth and future plans for the preservation of this lost gem of Houston’s past.

This exhibition was developed in coordination with the Descendants of Olivewood, a 501 (c)3 organization dedicated to the restoration, preservation and maintenance of Olivewood Cemetery.

April 3−June28, 2013
Neil Armstrong Autographs Exhibit
From the Anthony Pizzitola Collection
The Heritage Society Museum Gallery
The Heritage Society is proud to host an extensive display of Neil Armstrong autographs from the collection of Anthony Pizzitola who began pursuing the modern day Christopher Columbus in 1979. The exhibition will include both famous and rare signed photographs. Pizzitola is a member of the Universal Autograph Collectors Club and is the author of Neil Armstrong: The Quest for His Autograph. Pizzitola also contributed to First Man, Armstrong’s authorized biography by Dr. James Hansen.

May 16, 2013
Jerry & Marvy Finger Lecture Series
Neil Armstrong: The Icon and His Iconic Autograph
by Anthony Pizzitola
The Heritage Society Tea Room
12−1 p.m.
Members are free, non-members $5
Neil Armstrong realized that most people had never met a modern day explorer and honored most requests for his famous autograph. But in 1994 he refused autograph requests and created a huge commercial market for his autograph from which he never profited. During his presentation mega-collector Anthony Pizzitola will present on the man himself and as a famed aviator who shunned publicity, "simply because I don't deserve it" as he stated on 60 Minutes in 2005. Although prices have declined, Armstrong's autograph commanded the highest prices as a living legend and even now as a deceased international icon. He authored Neil Armstrong: The Quest for his Autograph. His presentation will cover authentic Armstrong signatures, NASA autopens and forgeries and provide information on how to detect genuine from forgeries. He will relay both warm and heartbreaking stories about many who have sought his expertise. After the presentation he will gladly answer any questions and inspect autographs free of charge.


June 8, 2013
Curator Behind-the-scenes Talk
Texas Furniture
The Heritage Society Tea Room
10 a.m.
Members only event
Please rsvp to 713-655-1912, ext. 157
A discussion about the German influence on Texan cabinetmaking with The Heritage Society Curator of Collections Wallace Saage.
 

June 15, 2013
Heritage Family Day-Celebration of Juneteenth
12−4p.m.

June 17, 2013
The Best Little Workshop in Texas
For Teachers of Seventh Grad Texas History
8:00 a.m.−3:30 p.m.
Six hours of Professional Development Credit.

June 20, 2013
Jerry & Marvy Finger Lecture Series
Maude Brown's Baby, historical mystery
by Richard Cunningham
The Heritage Society Tea Room
12−1 p.m.
Members are free, non-members $5
Experience Houston’s Fourth Ward and Galveston’s nascent underworld in the turbulent month of September, 1918, as seen through the eyes of an aspiring photojournalist mysteriously orphaned by the 1900 storm. Houston science and technology writer Richard Cunningham will read from and discuss his new historical novel, Maude Brown’s Baby.

July 2−October 26, 2013
Bitters, Brews and Beyond: Houston History in a Bottle
The Heritage Society Museum Gallery
Have you ever wondered what bitters are? Can you tell the difference between a figured flask and a cathedral-style pickle bottle? When did Coca-Cola open its first bottling plant in Houston? How do collectors find vintage bottles? Bitters, Brews and Beyond will answer all of these questions and more. This exhibit will feature a wonderful collection of glass bottles ranging from soda, milk and beer bottles, to medicine bottles from Houston pharmacies, to flasks, sauce bottles, canning jars and so much more.

For more information on these events,
please call The Heritage Society at (713) 655-1912.