Imagine cool nights, warm fires, twinkling lights, and a cup of cocoa in hand. Candlelight Tour is set for Saturday and Sunday, December 12 & 13, 2015. Through entertainment, skits, and tours, families will hear the stories of Houston's past. Guests will tour decorated buildings, interact with historic characters, participate in children’s activities in Santa’s Workshop, and learn about Houston’s early residents, cultures, and customs. The Holiday Art Market will expand to include holiday themed items for your shopping enjoyment. Choirs and musicians will perform throughout the park. The Holiday Art Market opens at 4 p.m. each day and tours of the historic buildings begins at 5 p.m. For tickets, call 713-655-1912 or click below. Ticket prices increase at the gate to adults $15, seniors $12, students (6-18) $8, kids (5 & under are free). Parking available for $10 cash at Heritage Clay Street Garage, 1200 Bagby St. Enter garage at Clay St. Service animals only, please.
Check out the Candlelight Cafe Menu!
Calendar List of Events & Current Exhibits
Exhibit: Spanish Texas During the American Revolution Life and Legacy: 1775-1783
Exhibit: UH Latino cARTographies Interactive Board
NOVEMBER
Dia de los Muertos Parade and Festival Saturday, November 7, 4 PM - 10 PM
MindTravel Concert at Sam Houston Park Wednesday, November 11, 6 PM
Free Teacher’s Workshop Online and In-Person Saturday, November 14, 10 AM
From Plantation to Emancipation Historic House Tour Saturday, November 14, 10 AM
Lunch and Learn: "Imagining the Provincias Internas del Oriente: Competing Visions of Texas" with Dr. Raúl A. Ramos Thursday, November 19, Noon
From Plantation to Emancipation Historic House Tour Saturday, November 28, 10 AM
Free Thanksgiving Family Heritage Museum Day Saturday, November 28, 10 AM - 4 PM
Made Possible By: The Heritage Society’s exhibits, tours, events, and programs are funded in part by a grant from the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance. Funding for these grants has been provided by Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the federal ARP Act. Some of the exhibits and programs are also sponsored by Humanities Texas, the Summerlee Foundation and the Bybee Foundation.
