Sam Houston Park

1100 Bagby St.

Houston, TX 77002

In 1889, Mayor Brashear named this unique downtown park for the city's hero, Sam Houston. It was carved into a Victorian oasis of greenery with a stream, paths and ...

The Play's The Thing

Houston's hottest summer theater: 16 shows, from Shakespeare to Snoopy Houston's hottest summer theater: 16 shows, from Shakespeare to Snoopy By Tarra Gaines

6.5.17  |  12:00 pm

Summer in Houston is always a great excuse to beat the heat by diving into some cool theater, and no ...

Apr 12 7:00 PM

The Heritage Society Tea Room presents Bayou City Blitz Panel Discussion on Houston Texans History

The final panel discussion supporting the Bayou Blitz exhibit focuses on Houston's beloved Texans. Participants will look back on how the city sought a new franchise, and how Bob ...

Feb 21 7:00 PM

The Heritage Society presents Building Arts Lecture: Ben Koush

Architect and historian Ben Koush will discuss the postwar years at Rice when the university embarked on a 15-year building campaign that radically transformed its architectural character. The biggest project ...

Feb 16 6:30 PM

The Heritage Society presents See Interesting Places: Kirby Mansion

The Heritage Society’s SIP Series returns for the spring, kicking off at the Kirby Mansion. The Kirby Mansion was built in 1925 by John Henry Kirby, an oil, railroad ...

Jul 14 10:00 AM

The Heritage Society presents This WAS Contemporary Art: Fine and Decorative Arts

The Heritage Society will present This WAS Contemporary Art: Fine and Decorative Arts in Houston 1945-1965 in partnership with Center for the Advancement and Study of Early Texas Art. The ...

May 19 6:00 PM

The Heritage Society presents The See Interesting Places Series

The See Interesting Places Series is back. The event on March 22 will feature a River Oaks home designed by famed architect John Staub. Modeled after The Heritage Society's ...

Jan 27 10:00 AM

The Heritage Society presents Vaquero: Genesis of the Texas Cowboy opening reception

The Heritage Society presents Vaquero: Genesis of the Texas Cowboy, an exhibition created by the Wittliff Collections at the Alkek Library, Texas State University-San Marcos, presented in partnership with Humanities ...

Dec 12 6:00 PM

2015 Elves on the Run

Sponsored by Calpine, the Elves on the Run 5k is Houston’s first night-time holiday run.  The course will start at the Heritage Society, 1100 Bagby, and head down Allen ...

Dec 13 5:00 PM

The Heritage Society presents 53rd Annual Candlelight Tour

The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park will host the 53rd Annual Candlelight Tour. Families will hear the stories of Houston’s past through entertainment, skits, and tours. Guest will ...