This workshop is open to Cub Scouts and complements the Texas Badge curriculum. Scouts will tour the 1823 Old Place and learn about Texas pioneers’ laborious lifestyle and jump forward in time to the 1905 Staiti House and appreciate innovation. Scouts and parents will also enjoy learning about 92 years of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and get an understanding of preserving cowboy and cowgirl skillsets and culture that defines our great state. Snacks and a drink are included.

All Badge objectives will be met - State Symbols, State History, and State Culture.

The Heritage Society, 1100 Bagby Street, Free parking at 212 Dallas Street.

February is Black History Month and a great opportunity for Scouts to experience and learn about Houston's history.  

Badge workshops include historic house tours and a museum gallery showcasing the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo History Exhibit and the Duncan General Store. The tour and activity are led by Martha Whiting-Goddard, a descendant of Reverend Jack Yates. These activities are appropriate for Grades 2 - 5 and include popcorn and lemonade.

For Brownies:

Please choose the 1:00 p.m. time slot.

For Daisies:

Please choose the  3:00 p.m. time slot.

Please email educationoutreach@heritagesociety.org for scouting activities and to book your troop.

SCOUTING BADGE WORKSHOP

SEE TEXAS ARTIFACTS AND HOUSES, LEARN FROM HISTORIANS, EXPERIENCE HISPANIC AND TEXAS HISTORY AND CULTURE!

September 15-October 15 is Hispanic Heritage month.  Come explore Hispanic Heritage in this badge workshop that includes a tour of our Hispanic Heritage mural and our brand-new exhibit, A Civil Rights Milestone: President JFK's Visit with LULAC in Houston. 

Fall 2023 Dates for Scouts (Grades 2 - 5):

• Sunday, September 24, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM   

Tour and activity led by our volunteers Martha Whiting-Goddard and Rae Bryant.

Please email educationoutreach@heritagesociety.org for scouting activities and to book your troop.

Dates for Cub Scouts (Grades 2 - 5):

• Saturday, May 6, 10 AM PM – Noon  

Tour and activity led by Martha Whiting-Goddard, a descendant of Reverend Jack Yates.

Popcorn and punch will be served.

Badge Activities: State Symbols • Name the state bird, flower, and motto. • Sing or recite the words of “Texas, Our Texas.” State History • Texas has been part of six countries. Name them, and tell at least two of the major events that occurred in Texas while part of each country. • Name a famous Texan. Tell why this person is famous and what you like or dislike about this person. • Visit an historical place in Texas. Tell about the important events that happened there. State Culture • Read a story about any Texas subject (fiction or non-fiction). Tell what you learned from the story. • Find out about the American Indians who lived near your community at any time. Tell about some of their history and customs.

SCOUTING ACTIVITIES

February is Black History Month, and March is Women’s History Month and Texas History Month.  Come explore all three months in one badge workshop that includes historic house tours and a museum gallery filled with all things Texas.

Dates for Scouts (Grades 2 - 5):

• Sunday, March 5, 1 – 3 PM  

Tour and activity led by Martha Whiting-Goddard, a descendant of Reverend Jack Yates and Rae Bryant of The Houston Genealogical Forum and the Houston Suffragists Project.

Popcorn and punch will be served.

For Scouts that are in Grades 6 and above, please email info@heritagesociety.org to schedule activities.

SCOUTING ACTIVITIES

February is Black History Month, and March is Women’s History Month and Texas History Month.  Come explore all three months in one badge workshop that includes historic house tours and a museum gallery filled with all things Texas.

Dates for Scouts (Grades 2 - 5):

• Sunday, February 19, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM  

Tour and activity led by Martha Whiting-Goddard, a descendant of Reverend Jack Yates and Rae Bryant of The Houston Genealogical Forum and the Houston Suffragists Project.

Popcorn and punch will be served. Small smores maker is available if you would like to bring ingredients to make smores at the end of the activities.

For Scouts that are in Grades 6 and above, please email info@heritagesociety.org to schedule activities.