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Sep
4
7:00 PM19:00

Facebook Live! with Mister McKinney of Historic Houston and Author Lora-Marie Bernard

Educated in the "Texas state of mind" she never questioned that she'd spend her life telling the stories about the state and the people who make its past, present, and future.

Meet Texas History and Houston History Author Lora-Marie Bernard at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 4, 2024, when Mister McKinney of Mister McKinney's Historic Houston opens the fall season with enchanting stories about Texas. View the show on Facebook or Instagram on his free, online program that also highlights history happenings at The Heritage Society.

About the Author

Lora-Marie Bernard writes nonfiction books about Texas. She has been called one of the state's best storytellers by Texana Reads. 

She was the 2018 recipient of the Dan Parkinson Literary Award for her efforts to preserve Texas culture through literature. She is the 2020 recipient of the Catherine Munson Foster Memorial Award for Literature in recognition of her efforts to increase the public’s understanding of Texas and its people.

During her time as a Texas-based journalist and communicator, she won numerous Associated Press awards and national press honors for her public affairs and investigative reporting. Early in her career, she earned the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award.

As a Washington D.C. field correspondent, she served as an international radio commentator, journalist and photographer for the 2017 Trump presidential campaign, the 2018 Texas U.S. Senate Race, the Washington D.C. Women's March, and Hurricane Harvey.

She earned her master’s degree in liberal arts extension studies from Harvard University in 2018. She earned her undergraduate degree from the Mayborn School of Journalism at the University of North Texas. She is the Vice President of the Southeast Texas Museum. She also serves as an international Corporate Board member for the Alumnae-i Network for Harvard Women. 

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May
19
1:00 PM13:00

Texas History Badge Workshop for Cub Scouts

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.

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Aug
12
to Mar 31

Exhibit: The Life and Times of Charles Goodnight

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CHARLES GOODNIGHT EXHIBIT

The full Charles Goodnight Collection by Lee Cable has stampeded into The Heritage Society this month courtesy of The Bryan Museum. The 13 paintings by the Colorado artist depict some of the major stories of Goodnight’s life including his interactions with Cynthia Ann Parker, Oliver Loving, the Palo Duro Canyon, bison, and Quanah Parker. Each picture is accompanied by an artist sketch so that the viewer gains an understanding of the artistic process from the initial idea to the final painting. In addition, to the paintings, The Bryan Museum has provided a trunk of items including a cowhide, spurs, and saddle so that museum goers get a hands-on experience of the Old West cattle drives. The exhibit will on display at The Heritage Society through the end of March for Rodeo season.

This exhibition and accompanying education materials are available through The Bryan Museum with generous support from Jim Parkman, the Susan Kathleen Black Foundation, and the Hamill Foundation. Click on Teaching Resources below.

Museum Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday; 10 a.m.– 4 p.m.

Admission: $5 for adults, $2 for children ages 6–12. Members receive free entry as a benefit.

The exhibit will be available for your enjoyment from August 12, 2022, to Spring 2023.

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