Enjoy a tour of East Downtown with Mister McKinney of Mister McKinney’s Historic Houston. Hop on an open-air (convertible) bus to enjoy East Downtown’s history and culture, our mural, and the LULAC Council 60 building. October 7 and October 8. First come, first serve. This event is free thanks to our board member and a generous sponsor Constellation Energy. All we ask as a favor to follow Houston History Bus and Mister McKinney’s Historic Houston on social media. Parking is at 212 Dallas Street Houston, TX 77002.
Calendar List of Events & Current Exhibits
Exhibit: Spanish Texas During the American Revolution Life and Legacy: 1775-1783 Opens Aug. 4th!
Exhibit: UH Latino cARTographies Interactive Board
AUGUST
From Plantation to Emancipation Historic House Tour Saturday, August 8, 10 AM
History on Tap: William Rhodes Davis: His Life and Controversies Thursday, August 13, 6:30 PM
CW39 Houston History Special with Mister McKinney and Maggie Flecknoe Thursday, August 20, 10 AM
From Plantation to Emancipation Historic House Tour Saturday, August 22, 10 AM
Women’s Equality Day Evening Speakers and Reception with League of Women Voters Houston Wednesday August 26, 6 PM
Happy Birthday Houston 190th!! Saturday, August 29, 3 PM
SEPTEMBER
From Plantation to Emancipation Historic House Tour Saturday, September 12, 10 AM
History on Tap: Camp Logan Riot Thursday, September 10, 6:30 PM
Lunch and Learn: Hispanic Heritage Month Thursday, September 17, Noon
Free Family Admission to Spanish Texas During the American Revolution Exhibit following the Fiestas Patrias Parade on Saturday, September 19, 10:30 PM
From Plantation to Emancipation Historic House Tour Saturday, September 26, 10 AM
Girl Scout Badge Day Women’s History Saturday, September 26, 10 AM
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 the Summerlee Foundation and the Bybee Foundation.
