The Heritage Society provides immersive experiences for social studies learning in grade levels K-12. Our newly designed tours are based on on-level TEKS for grade K-8 and we encourage our high school groups to consider our curated tours for their more specified needs. The historic house tours last about an hour while the full package, available upon request, is bookable for 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Tuesday - Saturday. Special requests may be considered for groups over 100 and Title I schools.

Pricing*:

·       Student: $6

·       Chaperone/Teacher: $13

* Title I schools may request a discount in pricing. There is also a grant opportunity through the Parks Department.

What your field trip fee includes:

·       Private guided tour of three historic homes

·       Educational video viewing (by request)

·       1 exhibit-based activity in the Museum Gallery (by request)

·       Connally Plaza for lunch time

·       Customized itinerary suited for your needs and your students’ success

Recommended houses by grade level:

·       K-4th grade: Old Place, St. John Church, and Staiti House

·       5th & 8th grade: Fourth Ward Cottage, Pillot House, and Staiti House

·       6-7th grade: Old Place, Kellum-Noble House, and Staiti House

These recommendations take into consideration the TEKS for each grade level, kid-friendliness of each house, and the experience of our seasoned tour guides. However, all our historic homes may be requested to ensure your students learn what fits closest to your curriculum. To determine curriculum compatibility, see the chart below. High school groups may find our Black History Tour, Women’s History Tour, and German American Heritage Tour of interest, depending on the class they attend our tours with.

TEKS can be found here:                                                                                                                                     https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/laws-and-rules/texas-administrative-code/19-tac-chapter-113

The Heritage Society's student tours bring Texas history to life! On a guided tour, students can visit select historic buildings, a museum gallery exhibit, the General Duncan Store with a hands-on trunk for children, and Sam Houston Park.

We offer tours to the following groups and examples of educational curriculum are included in the “Tours with Educational Programs” by Grade section.

  • Elementary School Tours

  • Junior High School Tours

  • High School Tours

  • Student Photography Tours

  • Architectural Student Tours

  • College History Tours

  • Home School Tours

  • Scouting Tours

Let us customize your field trip for your learning goals. Typically, teachers will schedule 3 historic sites and the museum gallery as a learning experience. We also offer From Plantation to Emancipation Black History Tours, Women’s History Tours, and German American History Tours.

Many teachers plan to do picnics at Sam Houston Park or in the shaded plaza. Sam Houston Park also has historical markers, sculptures, and monuments that can used as teaching tools.

School busses can conveniently load and off load at 1100 Bagby Street and park at 212 Dallas Street (parking is free).


Tour Reservations:
Reservations are required for all group tours. Tours are scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis. For tour information and reservations, please contact Julio at 713-655- 1912 or tours@heritagesociety.org.