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Outreach
The
Heritage Society currently offers eleven community outreach programs to
the public. These include nine slide presentations for adults and two
traveling trunk presentations for children. The average time for the slide
presentation is 45 minutes. These programs are presented at the location of your choice for a fee of
$50.00 for each show. Mileage fees may apply. Programs are presented by members
of The Heritage Society's Outreach Committee.
Texas/Houston History
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170 Years of Houston
History traces the history of Houston from the Austin Colony to
the present. (May be adapted for younger audiences.)
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Texas and Houston History
examines a broader scope of history, including concurrent historic
events in the world, country, state, and city. Note: This will cover
some of the same topics as the 170 Years presentation but is a much
more in-depth program that lasts one hour and 45 minutes.
Biographies
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Sam and Margaret Houston,
Their Life Together traces the lives of these famous Texans from
their marriage in 1840 until their deaths. (May be adapted for younger
audiences.)
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Families of the Park
explores the lives of the individuals who lived in the historic
structures in Sam Houston Park and their contributions to Houston.
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Reverend Jack Yates
examines
the life of this former slave who found prosperity in Houston and was
a respected educator and clergyman in the late 1800s. (May be adapted
for younger audiences.)
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Staiti House and Gardens
focuses on the life and times of Henry Staiti, a pioneer oil operator.
His "suburban" gardens were some of the earliest
professional landscapes in Houston.
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The Covington Place
takes
us into the home of one of Houston's most prominent African-American
families of the early twentieth century. Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin
Covington entertained famous dignitaries and supported many of
Houston's civic and charitable causes. (May be adapted for younger
audiences.)
Lifestyles
and Traditions
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Steeples and Stained
Glass follows the development of religious groups in Houston
through architecture and congregational history.
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Christmas in the Park
provides a view of Sam Houston Park decorated for Christmas and
Candlelight; the eight structures are in holiday dress, reflecting
period styles and customs.
Traveling
Trunk Shows
The Heritage
Society offers two traveling trunk shows as part of our Community Outreach
Program. These programs are popular with schoolchildren and scout groups.
Each trunk shows lasts about 50 minutes and costs $50.00 per show. Mileage
fees may apply. Shows are
presented by our dedicated volunteers.
Pioneer Trunk Show
Texas history comes to life with The Heritage Society's Pioneer Trunk
Show. Our frontier-clad presenter brings the show to your location.
Children learn about the past through three-dimensional historical
objects, such as early candle molds and corn husk dolls. This unique
learning experience is suited for children ages 8-12 and ties in perfectly
with the Texas history curriculum.
Great Gizmos Show
Early folk toys come to life with The Heritage Society's Great Gizmos
Show. Our presenter brings the show to your location. Students learn about
toys that children played with in previous centuries. Some of the toys in
the traveling trunk include bilbo-catchers, spinning tops, jacks, and corn
husk dolls. This unique learning experience is suited for children ages
5-9 and ties in perfectly with the Texas social studies curriculum.
If you are interested
in scheduling an Outreach presentation from The Heritage Society, please
contact us 713.655.1912, or email our Education Coordinator at
emartin@heritagesociety.org
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