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, May 6, 2026, 7 PM

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📺 Facebook Live! with Mister McKinney & Author Linda Dodge

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 • 7:00 PM Streaming on The Heritage Society Facebook Page

The Heritage Society continues its popular Facebook Live! series with a special conversation featuring author and Museum of Fine Arts, Houston scholar Linda Dodge. This program builds on the success of March’s Lunch & Learn, where Dodge captivated audiences with her exploration of A Museum Is Born and the influential role of Emma Richardson Cherry in shaping Houston’s early arts community.

Now, she joins Mister McKinney of Mister McKinney’s Historic Houston for an engaging virtual discussion that brings Houston’s art history directly to viewers at home.

About the Program

Linda Dodge’s research illuminates the remarkable grassroots effort that led to the founding of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Her work highlights how teachers, civic leaders, artists, and women’s organizations—including the Public School Art League—built a museum “erected by the people, for the use of the people.”

During this Facebook Live conversation, Dodge and Mister McKinney will explore:

The community‑driven origins of MFAH
The visionary women who shaped Houston’s cultural identity
The legacy of Emma Richardson Cherry and other early arts advocates
New insights and stories not covered in March’s Lunch & Learn

This session offers both a continuation and an expansion of themes introduced earlier this spring.

Featured Guest: Linda Dodge

Linda Dodge is an author, researcher, and longtime docent at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, with more than two decades of experience in museum education and archival research. She specializes in uncovering the civic and artistic forces that shaped Houston’s early cultural institutions.

Her acclaimed MFAH publication, A Museum Is Born, traces the community‑driven movement that established the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Through meticulous research, Dodge brings forward the often‑overlooked contributions of women such as Emma Richardson Cherry, a pioneering artist, educator, and preservationist whose vision helped define Houston’s artistic identity.

Dodge is widely respected for her ability to translate archival material into compelling public history. As an MFAH docent, she has guided thousands of visitors through the museum’s collections, making art accessible through storytelling and context. Her public talks—including her recent appearance at The Heritage Society’s March Lunch & Learn—are known for their clarity, warmth, and deep appreciation for Houston’s cultural heritage.

About the Host: Mister McKinney

Mister McKinney is a Houston historian, educator, and founder of Mister McKinney’s Historic Houston, known for his engaging storytelling and commitment to making local history accessible to all audiences. His popular programs, including the Houston History Bus and the podcast The Houston Hour, bring the city’s past to life through immersive, community‑centered experiences. He is also a Board member of The Heritage Society and directs our Marketing and Television productions and projects.