New Signature Tour - From Plantation to Emancipation

Saturday, March 30, 12:30 PM - Reenactor Khi Stephens and a tour guide breathe life into the struggles and triumphs of those who lived through the times of slavery and the jubilation of freedom. The stories, steeped in authenticity, draw from a script penned by Martha Whiting-Goddard, a direct descendant of Reverend Jack Yates, and once a resident of one of the featured houses you explore.
The 1847 Kellum-Noble House, the 1866 Fourth Ward Cottage, and the 1870 Yates House—each one a UNESCO-designated Site of Memory —stand as pillars of remembrance. As you wander through these homes, you are not just walking through museum exhibits; you are transported to a different era, where each room tells a story of endurance and each artifact a testament to the indomitable human spirit.

Join Us for the Houston Heritage “Launcheon” on May 1

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo History Exhibit

This HLSR exhibit about Houston’s Rodeo culture and showcases award-winning paintings to vintage bronco bull riding photos.

It is only $5 and includes a walkthrough of the rustic Duncan General Store. Some of the artifacts include-

  • George Bush Presidential Library Foundation saddle holder

  • Black and Hispanic Cowboy Heritage

  • Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton, Cody Johnson, Alabama, plus more signed guitars showcase (#swifties)

  • Photography, paintings, collectibles, costumery, and memorabilia of all the competitions


Our Exhibit Is in FotoFest Biennial 2024!

FotoFest runs March 9–April 21, 2024, and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo History Exhibit is featuring the rodeo skills photography of A.D. Hatton (on left).

“Our intent is that the 2024 Biennial, featuring both existing and newly commissioned works from local and international artists, will allow viewers to engage in important dialogues around the social dimensions of space and our shared planet,” says Steven Evans, Executive Director of FotoFest. “We look forward to once again celebrating Houston’s vibrant art and photo community while embracing these new perspectives around place-making, the image, and geography.”

Facebook Live! with Mister McKinney and Robert Kimberly

Join us on Wednesday, 4/3 on Facebook or Instagram at 7 p.m. with Mister McKinney of Mister McKinney's Historic Houston as he hosts Facebook Live with guest Robert Kimberly speaking about Legacy of Sig Byrd in this free, online program.

Robert Kimberly is the author of The Digital Sig Byrd Archive, “Houston Press Columnist Sigman Byrd, a Mid-Century Chronicler of Houston People and Places Long Gone”. The Digital Sig Byrd Archive is an online repository of Houston Press columns by Sigman Byrd, the mid-century chronicler of a Houston long gone. Byrd’s writings about underdogs and “the drifts of life”, from 1947 – mid 1950s, leave behind a unique portrait of Houston’s demimonde. Kimberly works at the Blaffer Art Museum at the University of Houston and previously worked for the Museum of Fine Arts -Houston and the Houston Center for Photography.

Join Executive Director Alison Bell and Mister McKinney for a night of Houston history!

The Ultimate Women’s History Month Group Tour

As seen on KPRC, CW39, and Fox26 Houston, Executive Director Alison Bell and Mister McKinney of Mister McKinney's Historic Houston are celebrating Women's History Month through a new combo bus and historic home tour.  

Ask us if you are interested in throwing a party for your gal pals, coworkers, or women in leadership by emailing us at info@heritagesociety.org.

A great reason to tour with us...our subject matter expert, Kennedy, graduated from the University of Houston as a History Major and has interests in gender studies such as Women's history and LGBTQ history.