New Exhibit: Karankawa: An Enduring Culture of Texas

The Karankawa, an Indigenous people composed of five distinct tribes, have a rich history and culture that has long been overlooked. Their ancestral lands spanned the central Texas Gulf Coast, from Galveston Bay to Corpus Christi, with one group residing in or near modern-day Houston. This exhibit at The Heritage Society is a groundbreaking collaboration with the Karankawa tribe, who have full authority over its content. By empowering the tribe to narrate their own history, the exhibit seeks to rectify the historical injustice of having their narrative dictated by outsiders.

New Interactive Exhibit Showcasing Latin Artists

We are featuring an exhibit with the University of Houston that features Latin artists through an art digital board that also features our mural. Under the leadership of Dr. Pamela Anne Quiroz, Director of the University of Houston’s (UH) Center for Mexican American and Latino Studies (CMALS) launched the groundbreaking digital board, Latino cARTographies: Mapping the Past, Present, and Future of Houston’s Latino Visual Art. The exhibit is on display from Friday, April 26 to December 31, 2025.

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo History Exhibit

This HLSR exhibit about Houston’s Rodeo culture and showcases award-winning paintings to vintage bronco bull riding photos.

It is only $5 and includes a walkthrough of the rustic Duncan General Store. Some of the artifacts include-

  • George Bush Presidential Library Foundation saddle holder

  • Black and Hispanic Cowboy Heritage

  • Photography, paintings, collectibles, costumery, and memorabilia of all the competitions


Countdown to America’s 250th Anniversary Speaker and Wine Reception

Join us on Wednesday July 9, 2025, at 6:00 PM for speaker John Espinosa, Governor General - Member of the Houston Chapter, Los Granaderos y Damas de Gálvez. The speaking engagement will be preceded with a wine reception and Spanish tapas. This speaker event was generously sponsored in part by the Summerlee Foundation.

History on Tap at New Location, the Historic Magnolia Brewing Co.

Thursday, August 14, 2025 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM 📍 New Magnolia Brewing Co. 1616 Bevis St · Houston, TX · 77008

Raise a Glass to Houston's Brewing Past! Join us for History on Tap, a lively evening celebrating Houston’s storied beer legacy. Professor Hank Deslaurier will explore the roots of Houston’s beer culture and the impact of the original Magnolia Brewery—a local landmark that once stood proudly on the banks of Buffalo Bayou (1895–1935).