New Museum & Tour Hours: Wed. - Sat. 10 AM - 4 PM
Tour Office is now located at the Kellum-Noble Cottage, 212 Dallas St., while we are remodeling our Museum Gallery…we are open!
Fall 2021 Houston and Texas Proud merchandise has arrived - Shop Online 24/7 Now!
COVID-19 Update: Per CDC guidelines, masks are strongly encouraged for all guests.
Stories of Houston
THS Members celebrate their heritage, traditions, and passion for history with us. Their love is inspirational!
Tour authentically restored buildings that span the city's history from before statehood to the oil boom of the early 20th century. See furnishings that reflect the lifestyles and cultural influences of Houston's earliest residents. Enjoy fun, family-friendly activities for learning about the growth and development of the city. Hear experts tell the stories of the people who came to Houston seeking new opportunities. Experience Houston's history through exhibitions about the city's diverse population. Learn about The Heritage Society’s Museum, Historic Home Tours, Events and fascinating Houston history that lends a beautiful backdrop to our Event Venue & Facility Rentals throughout the scenic campus. We are located in Downtown Houston at 1100 Bagby Street. To see a 2021 calendar of events, head here.
2021 Good Brick Award Winner
We received a 2021 Good Brick Award from Preservation Houston for its restoration of the Kellum-Noble House (1847), the oldest building in Houston still on its original site.
Performing Arts & History
Filmed at Sam Houston Park, The Houston Chamber Choir sings the beautiful Pilgrims’ Hymn. See the beautiful views of our park against the Downtown skyline.
Houston Women Cast Their Ballots: Celebrating 100 Years of the Right to Vote!
This virtual exhibit reveals the efforts of thousands of women in the state of Texas, especially those in Houston, through documents, photographs, historical objects, textiles, and various media.
This exhibit is presented in partnership with the League of Women Voters celebrates the perseverance of women across America and here in Houston who fought for the right to vote.
For more information, click here.
See below: Our collaborative African American Suffragists Celebration that made Houston History on May 28, 2021. Video by HTV Houston!
Join Us for Private Tours of Historic Homes
Regular Tours: Wednesday–Saturday
10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.
Private tours are being offered. Select 3 out of 9 history buildings. Come see the Kellum-Noble House, that was awarded a 2021 Good Brick Award by Preservation Houston!
An appointment must be made in advance. Groups of 6 or fewer must be from the same family. Only one group per time slot offered.
For more information, click here.
LIVE! with Mister McKinney
featuring David Welling
Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.
Join Houston Historian and TV's Mister McKinney for the second season of LIVE! from The Heritage Society with Mister McKinney of Mister McKinney’s Historic Houston featuring David Welling.
David Welling is a Texas-based writer, novelist, and graphic designer. His lifelong interest in movies (and the places that show them) led to the writing of Cinema Houston: From Nickelodeon to Megaplex, which chronicles the history of movie theatres in Texas’s largest city, illustrated with more than 200 historical photographs.
The evening starts with information about THS from executive director Alison Ayres Bell. During the show you will also be able to ASK the subject matter expert questions LIVE. We often have prizes for answering #HoustonHistory trivia.
To see past episodes, click here.
Texas History DVD Sale
YouTube
ALL DVDS ARE 75% OFF! ONLY $5 EACH DVD!!
USE CODE “DVD75” AT CHECKOUT!
The Heritage Society produces videos on all aspects of Houston and Texas history. They range from feature length documentaries to short history Slices. The award-winning Birth of Texas Series has appeared on PBS and HISD-TV and is utilized in over 80 schools districts around the state. Purchase DVD copies of the feature films, click here!
Board member Mister McKinney interviews Texas legend Justice Ken Wise of the 14th Court of Appeals and founder of the popular podcast Wise About Texas. Justice Wise shares Texas History facts for Texas History Month. Learn about fascinating Houston history on our YouTube channel, and please subscribe.
