LUNCH AND LEARN AND EVENING SPEAKER SERIES
Explore Houston’s History with a historical expert while enjoying your brown bag or ordered lunch from Tres Market Foods. This series of speakers is generously underwritten in part by The Summerlee Foundation.
1100 Bagby Street, Museum Gallery. Free Parking at 212 Dallas
JANUARY 2026
Thursday, January 15, 2026 - Noon - 1 PM
“The Declaration of Independence”
Sons of the American Revolution – Freedom Chapter featuring Ed Sellards, First Vice President
📅 Thursday, January 15, 2026 🕛 Noon
Join us for a special America 250 Lunch & Learn as we explore one of the most influential documents in world history—the Declaration of Independence. This session will be led by Ed Sellards, First Vice President of the Sons of the American Revolution, Freedom Chapter, who will guide us through the origins, meaning, and enduring legacy of the Declaration as we approach the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding.
This engaging program will highlight:
The historical context that shaped the Declaration
Key ideas and principles that continue to define American identity
Stories of the patriots who risked everything for independence
Why the Declaration still matters as we commemorate America 250
Bring your lunch (or order online), your curiosity, and your patriotic spirit for an inspiring midday learning experience.
Members attend Lunch and Learns for free! Lunches from Tres Market Foods are additional. Membership information here- https://www.heritagesociety.org/membership-join
If you can’t attend in person, purchase a YouTube video of the program for $5 HERE. You will receive an email with the program the night of the program.
PAST EVENTS
January 16, 2025: Andrew “Dru” Sanders, "Texas in the International Civil War"
February 20, 2025: Dr. Caleb McDaniel Black History Month: “Captain’s Story: Slavery and Freedom in the Archives of The Heritage Society and Rice University”
March 20, 2025: Dr. Karen Kossie-Chernyshev, Professor of History atTSU and Founding Director, SWATH “Women’s History Month: Black Women’s Empowerment through Education”
April 17, 2025: Suzanne Simpson, "Wild Houston: A Natural History of the City”
May 15, 2025: Author Dr. Jeremy Pedigo for “The Life and Politics of United States Senator Sam Houston”.
May 16, 2025: Samuel Collins, The Birthplace of Juneteenth (Evening event, wine & cheese reception)
June 20, 2025: Bryanna Jenkins, LGBTQIA History Month (Evening event, wine & cheese reception) Click HERE for Programs for Adults
July 9, 2025: America250 Speaker and Wine Reception John Espinosa “Spain’s Contributions to the American Revolution” - Wednesday, July 9, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
August 21, 2025: The History of Mah Jongg by Linda Freedman Block
September 9, 2025: Forging Race and Gender Power in Houston by Dr. Samantha Rodriguez
October 16, 2025: Christean Kapp with Saengerbund.org - German Americans, German Texans, & GermanTown Houston
November 20, 2025: Family History Research Center, Clayton Library presents “Finding Your Roots”
