The Heritage Society

06/24/2026

06/24/2026

Bring the kids and grandkids this Saturday, June 27, 10 AM - 2 PM, to meet Deb Evans, the award-winning author of the Bella’s Tales of History children’s book series, She will be coordinating children’s activities for The American Revolution Experience exhibit. Children can visit the Junior Patriots area while Parents tour the exhibit or parents can join their children for kid-friendly stories from the Founding of the United States of America, coloring pages, word puzzles, and a craft. Evans will also be with us on Wednesday, July 1 and Saturday, July 11. Evans’ books from the Bella’s Tales of History series are available in our gift shop and Evans will be happy to autograph your books for you. Buy three children's by Evans and receive a plush toy puppy!

06/21/2026

🤠 Happy Father’s Day, Houston! 🤠
Whether you’re visiting H-Town from across the globe 🌍 or you’re a born-and-raised native who has lived here your entire life 🚀, we want to wish a very Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, stepdads, grandpas, and father figures making a difference in our community today!
Houston has always been a city that welcomes the world with open arms. To celebrate today, we’re throwing it back to the ultimate "founding father" of our great city: General Sam Houston. Check out this fascinating look back at his legendary legacy.
📖 History Spotlight: The Father of Houston
"Sam Houston was one of the most illustrious political figures of Texas... serving as commander-in-chief of troops during the Texas Revolution and leading them to a decisive victory at the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836. Following his victory, he was elected as the first president of the independent Republic of Texas. A true founding father to the people of Texas, his leadership, courage, and vision quite literally put the city of Houston on the map, forever tying his name to the booming global metropolis we call home today."

Today, we honor the legacy of leadership, strength, and community—both from our history books and right in our own living rooms. Enjoy the beautiful day, stay cool, and have a fantastic Father's Day, Houston!
❤️ Tag your favorite dad or share your favorite Father’s Day memory below!

06/21/2026

From Kijana Wiseman’s appearance with Chattin With Chelsea on FOX 26 Houston.

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06/21/2026

06/21/2026

Rain didn’t keep stop these patriotic history lovers from celebrating Juneteenth, genealogy, and learning about American and Texan history at The American Revolution Experience exhibit. We also had families from around the world, who were here for FIFA, partake! Thank you to Juneteenth Houston and Daughters of the American Revolution!

06/20/2026

LULAC Council 60 Clubhouse Community Harvest” Workshop Collected Family Archives and Oral Histories in Houston

Latinos in Heritage Conservation and LULAC Council 60 Inc. hosted a free “Council 60 Clubhouse Community Harvest” workshop on Saturday, June 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Heritage Society, inviting community members to contribute photographs, letters, memorabilia, oral histories, and personal archives connected to Houston Latino civil rights history.