Facebook Live! with Mister McKinney’s Historic Houston
Join us for this free, online show (Facebook and Instagram) with board member Mister McKinney who films a one-hour show from his studio in our Tea Room. Each season, there are three shows with local guests who keep Houston’s history alive through books, collections, colleges, and museums, and media. You’ve seen our host on television and heard him on radio! Mister McKinney also hosts The Houston Hour and features our board members, historians, and artists.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 7 PM
📺 Facebook Live with Mister McKinney & Mark Gartner
Celebrating LGBTQ History Month and German American History Month
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 • 7:00 PM
Streaming Live on The Heritage Society Facebook Page
Celebrate LGBTQ History Month and German American History Month from the comfort of home with a special evening of Houston history, preservation, and storytelling.
Join Mister McKinney for an engaging Facebook Live conversation with Houston preservation enthusiast, collector, and community advocate Mark Gartner. Together, they will discuss Gartner's passion for historic preservation, antique furniture, traditional craftsmanship, and the stories of his German Texan family and their Houston business legacy.
Known throughout Houston for his dedication to preserving neighborhood history, Gartner has long been involved in efforts to celebrate and protect the city's cultural heritage. He was also a founding member and early leader of Q-Patrol, the volunteer neighborhood safety organization established in Montrose in 1991.
Featured Guest: Mark Gartner
Mark Gartner is a Houston preservation enthusiast, collector, and lifelong student of antique furniture, decorative arts, and traditional craftsmanship. A respected voice in Houston's preservation community, he has spent decades promoting the importance of historic neighborhoods, material culture, and community history.
Gartner is also recognized as a founding member of Montrose's historic Q-Patrol, a volunteer organization formed in 1991 to enhance neighborhood safety and community engagement. His contributions to Houston's LGBTQ community and preservation efforts have been featured in local television and media interviews over the years.
About the Host: Mister McKinney
Mister McKinney is a Houston historian, educator, and founder of Mister McKinney's Historic Houston, an organization dedicated to making local history engaging and accessible for audiences of all ages.
Through popular programs such as the Houston History Bus and the podcast The Houston Hour, he brings the city's stories to life through immersive, community-centered experiences. McKinney also serves on the Board of Directors of The Heritage Society, where he leads marketing initiatives and television production projects.
How to Watch
Tune in live on The Heritage Society Facebook Page at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Viewers are encouraged to participate by submitting questions during the broadcast and joining the conversation in real time.
This free online program is a perfect way to celebrate Houston's diverse cultural heritage while learning about preservation, craftsmanship, neighborhood history, and community leadership.
No registration required. Simply visit The Heritage Society's Facebook Page and watch live.
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