We are celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15) collaboratively with the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), professors at the University of Houston Downtown, and University of Houston’s Center for Mexican American and Latino/a Studies. We would like to thank our to our generous sponsors at Constellation Energy.

NEW MUSEUM GALLERY EXHIBIT

This year, we are cohosting an exhibit with LULAC, A Civil Rights Milestone:  President JFK’s Visit with LULAC in Houston, that commemorates President and Mrs. John F. Kennedy's visit to Houston 60 years ago on November 21, 1963, and a speech made to LULAC the night before he was assassinated.  The exhibit opens on September 15 and runs until January 15. The opening reception will be held on Friday, September 15 for Constellation Energy, LULAC, UH, and THS Members. Click HERE for more information.

OUTDOOR MURAL EXHIBIT

The Heritage Society commissioned a mural to celebrate the many contributions of our city’s Mexican-American community. In the spirit of the great Mexican muralists, this vibrant collective artwork, Mexican-American History & Culture in 20th Century Houston, highlights the places, personalities, concepts and events that shaped the Mexican-American community and laid the foundation for the multicultural city we live in today. Set in Connally Plaza against a dramatic backdrop of City Hall and the downtown skyline, the new mural will be a cultural landmark in the historic heart of Houston. The style of the mural at THS evokes 20th century art in the vein of the great Mexican muralists, such as Diego Rivera. The artwork is a collaboration between highly esteemed artists Jesse Sifuentes and Laura Lopez Cano and is a significant contribution to Houston’s growing catalogue of public art. Come see The Heritage Society's newest permanent addition and get excited about our diverse history.  Click HERE for more information.

INTERACTIVE DIGITAL BOARD ART EXHIBIT

September 11 - 25. We are co-hosting a pop-up exhibit with the University of Houston that features Latin artists through an art digital board that also features our mural. Under the leadership of Dr. Pamela Anne Quiroz, Director of the University of Houston’s (UH) Center for Mexican American and Latino Studies (CMALS) launched the groundbreaking digital board, Latino cARTographies: Mapping the Past, Present, and Future of Houston’s Latino Visual Art. This portable, bilingual, and interactive digital board funded by the University of Houston is the result of a three-year collaboration led by Dr. Quiroz, with the curatorial leadership of former vice president of the National Mexican Museum of Art in Chicago, Juana Guzman, the CMALS Research Team, and the International Gibson Group. Click HERE for more information.

HOUSTON HISPANIC HERITAGE BUS TOURS

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 at 2 PM and 3 PM. 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. First Come, First Served, there is limited seating.

SPEAKERS PANEL

On Thursday, October 19, meet a distinguished panel of diversity professors and civil rights experts. More information to be announced.

COMMUNITY EVENT AT SAM HOUSTON PARK

In addition to serving on the Board of Directors for the Dia de los Muertos Festival and Parade, we will be honoring the late President Kennedy and the Houstonians who grace our mural and who have passed. The Dia de los Muertos Festival and Parade will be held on Saturday, November 4 and is produced by the City and DDLMUSA. This is a free, public event held at Sam Houston Park. More information HERE.