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.

Come see this special performance by young musical performers by Ms. Mila’s String Studio. Their instructor also plays for some of Houston's most notable musical and performance organizations! This community outreach recital event is free and open to everyone.

Some of the performers will also be sharing the history behind the holiday music.

Dessert will be served - cookies and hot chocolate!

Please RSVP to info@heritagesociety.org.

Each October, the Texas Historical Commission celebrates the spirit of discovering Texas' past. It's an opportunity for Texans to understand the depth and richness of our heritage. 

Celebrate with us on Saturday, October 15, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., at 1100 Bagby Street for an Archaeology Day with free hands-on activities and demonstrations, activity kits, and a museum gallery tour about Texas history.  We will also be making Smores for dessert! No R.S.V.P. needed, just bring the family, class, or troop at 1:00 p.m.

This event is generously being sponsored by Cypress Environmental Consulting and Colliers Engineering & Design. This STEM event is being directed by senior archeologist Kaity Ulewicz, MSc, RPA who is a member of the following professional organizations: American Anthropological Institution, Archaeological Institute of America, Council of Texas Archaeologists, Register of Public Archaeologists, Society for American Archaeology, and Texas Archaeological Society.

On Saturday, May 26, families will gather at The Heritage Society in Downtown Houston to learn about pioneering Texans in the 1800s through outdoor hands-on activities focused on German and African-American Texas history.  The children’s event is free and will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at 1100 Bagby Street.

“We tell everyone’s stories through the lens of archeology,” Archaeology Now Houston’s executive director, Rebecca Lao says.  “What’s more important than knowing where you came from is knowing where others came from because ultimately, we get a better understanding of who Texans all are.”

“Partnering with Archaeology Now Houston to teach kids about Texas’ multicultural identities for Texas History Month provides families constructive quality time together on our historical campus.” The Heritage Society’s executive director, Alison Bell says.  “Our Connally Plaza will be filled with hands-on activities that will make them feel like a time-traveler visiting a rustic colony and receive a free tour of 1823 Old Place and of our replica of the Duncan General Store built circa 1870s.”

“Our goal is to reach out to Houston with events about our many pasts.” says Lao.  The event is being hosted by Archaeology Now Houston, formed in 1967, by Dominique de Menil, and served as an academic organization centered at Rice University.