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 Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and The Heritage Society, gathered at Antioch Park in Downtown Houston to honor the impressive turnout of African American suffragists who voted on November 2, 1920. Special guest speakers who made […]
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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 Houston, and the whole town celebrated with festivals, crowded parades, decorated buildings, fanciful costumes, floats on Buffalo Bayou, and football games. If you are wondering why the word NoTsuOh looks strangely familiar, that is because […]
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 The Heritage Society, will gather at 4:30 PM, at Antioch Park, 1400 Smith St., to honor the impressive turnout of African American suffragists who voted on November 2, 1920. Special guest speakers include Congresswoman Sheila […]
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 held at The Ballroom at Bayou Place, at 500 Texas Avenue. “The NoTsuOh festival is one of the great traditions from early Houston that brought Texans together in Downtown to launch agriculture and trade,” Alison Ayres Bell, executive director of The Heritage Society, said. “From 1899 to 1915, merchants came […]
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 be delivering a salute to Houston women online and on Zoom. To celebrate Women’s History Month, attendees will first attend a pre-recorded, online lecture that highlights and honors the following female leaders who reside in Greater […]
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. 12 to Sunday, Feb. 14. St. John Church’s marriage services for 32 couples will be masked, small, short, and sweet for Valentine’s Day weekend. “We have all the makings of an exciting Hallmark movie, because […]
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 to 10 guests in the Park Bandstand – a photograph (1) by a professional photographer to capture your special moment – complimentary parking Packages range from $150 to $295 and must be booked by Monday, […]