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School
& Scout Tours
The
Heritage Society's children's tours bring Texas history to life! On a
guided tour, students can visit select historic structures and the
Heritage Society museum gallery and can tour the Duncan Store, a hands-on
exhibit for children of all ages. Each tour is designed to enhance the
social studies curriculum and TEKS of the Texas public school system.
John P.
McGovern Heritage Journey Tour
Third- and fourth-grade students visit Old Place, St.
John Church, the Yates House and the Duncan Store.
Third Grade: Learn
about how the early settlers in Texas embarked on journeys that led to the
formation of new communities. From Austin's colonists to German immigrants
to freed slaves, this tour explores the early communities of the Houston
area.
Fourth Grade: Examine
the history of Texas from the days of the Austin Colony to the
Reconstruction era by stepping back in time at The Heritage Society.
John P. McGovern
Heritage Discovery Tour 
This tour, designed for seventh graders, focuses on Texas history from
the days of early statehood to the oil boom era. Students visit the 1847
Kellum-Noble House, a plantation-style home; the Yates House, built in
1870 by freed slaves; the 1905 Staiti House, owned by an oil pioneer; and
the Duncan Store from Egypt, Texas.
T ours for Scouts
Scouts tour San Felipe Cottage, the Kellum-Noble House, the museum
gallery, and the Duncan Store.
Girl Scout Tours
Local Lore Badge
Junior Girl Scouts can explore the history of Houston as they work
toward completing their Local Lore Badge. A tour includes a visit to San
Felipe Cottage, the Kellum-Noble House, the museum and the Duncan Store
with a hands-on exhibit. Scouts learn new information about Houston
legends and monuments and examine the architectural features of structures
built between 1823 and 1905.
Toy Maker and
Folk Arts Badge
Come visit The Heritage Society museum gallery during the Christmas
season to see our extensive collection of antique toys and investigate the
history of playthings.
Honor the
Past, Imagine the Future Patch
Some of the activities listed above can help you earn the Honor the
Past, Imagine the Future Patch.
Boy Scout Tours
Texas Badge/Texas Award
Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts can explore the history of the state of
Texas. Tour San Felipe Cottage and learn about German immigration into the
state of Texas. Choose a famous Texas, perhaps Sam Houston,
and discover more about him at the Kellum-Noble House. You'll also be able
to learn about what Texas was like as a new state. Use reproduction tools
and play with old-fashioned toys in the Duncan Store, an activity room for
children.
Planning your Tour
Tour Reservations:
Reservations are required for all tours. Tours are scheduled on a
first-come, first-served basis and are limited to a maximum of 45
students. For tour information and reservations, please contact The
Heritage Society at 713.655.1912, ext. 101
Admission:
For 2005, admission is free for children's group tours!
Chaperones are free up to one
per ten children. Additional chaperones are $3.00 each.
A $20.00 deposit is required
to reserve the date. Reservations without a deposit are not guaranteed.
Chaperones:
Children's groups are divided into groups of 10-15 students. One
chaperone is required for every ten students.
Arrival:
School tours start promptly at 10:00 a.m. and are offered Tuesday
through Friday. Scout tours are available on the weekend and start
promptly when scheduled. All tours last approximately 1 ½ hours Groups
arriving late may be subject to abbreviated or canceled tours. Special Grants
Children's group tours at The Heritage Society are made possible by
the generous support of the John P. McGovern Foundation. For more
information about group tours at The Heritage Society, contact us at
713.655.1912, ext. 101 or email
emartin@heritagesociety.org
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