Antioch Missionary Baptist Church and The Heritage Society unveil the trailblazing voting history of African American Women On Friday, May 28, the National Association of Colored Women (NACW), Houston Freedmen’s Town Conservancy, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Houston Alumnae Chapter Delta […]
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The Heritage Society revives a Coronation Ball that occurred in the early 1900s
Time Travel to a Period of Kings and Queens in Downtown Houston NoTsuOh was a historic, week-long festival in Downtown Houston that promoted Texas agriculture, commerce, & trade in the early 1900s. Local, prominent businesspeople were crowned for their contributions to […]
Celebrating 6,000 African American Women Suffragists Who Voted 100 Years Ago
The Heritage Society’s exhibit unveils trailblazing voting history of African American Women On Friday, May 28, the National Association of Colored Women (NACW), Houston Freedmen’s Town Conservancy, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Houston Alumnae Chapter, and […]
Houstonians and The Heritage Society Revive a Coronation Ball
The Heritage Society recreates a Downtown business tradition that occurred in the early 1900s Did you know that Houston once had kings and queens who ruled over a week-long Mardi Gras like festival with a backward theme? On Friday, May 7, 2021, a new NoTsuOh king and queen will be crowned at The Heritage Society’s Coronation Gala, to be […]
Honoring Houston’s Female Leaders and Addressing the Unfinished Business of Suffrage
The Heritage Society offers a finale for Women’s History Month with an online lecture on March 31 On Wednesday, March 31, from noon to 1 p.m., The Heritage Society is presenting a final lecture, “The Unfinished Business of Suffrage”, that complements their current museum exhibit “Houston Women Cast Their Ballots: Celebrating 100 Years of the Right to Vote!” Author, historian and co-curator of the exhibit, Anne Sloan will […]
Pandemic or Arctic Blast Won’t Stop These Wedding Bells from Ringing on Valentine’s Day
The Heritage Society hosts 32 sold-out express weddings this Valentine’s weekend A beloved, historical church built in 1891 and downtown tour destination will be transformed for a sold out “Love Is in the Air” express weddings concept from Friday, Feb. […]
Love Is In The Air! Express Weddings, Vow Renewals, Pledges Of Love Valentine’S Weekend In Historic Sam Houston Park
Saturday, February 13 & Sunday, February 14 One hour ceremony in the historic 1891 St. John Church includes: – officiant, if needed – flowers in the church – bridal bouquet(s) and boutonniere(s) – sweet treats and champagne toast for up […]
