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Sam Houston Park

1100 Bagby St
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 655-1912
heritagesociety.org
5 star rating based on 3 reviews

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Mon-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 1pm-5pm  
Status: Closed  
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tel: (713) 655-1912

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Beneath the towering buildings of downtown, you will find numerous houses from various times in Texas history. There is a log cabin from the days before Texas was a republic, a house built during the early years of Texas' Independence and other homes from the 1800s and early 1900s. Hourly Heritage Society tours will take you through a museum, tearoom, the Yesteryear Shop and the Frontier... more
Posted by wcities on March 14, 2008

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As the 20th century began, Mayor Sam Brashier bought the Kellem-Noble land and house on the edge of town to create Sam Houston Park - the city's first. And, since 1954, the Park has been home to the Heritage Society - the city's only outdoor, interactive historic museum. Nestled in 19 acres of beautiful green parkland in the heart of downtown Houston, The Heritage Society boasts nine historic... more
Posted by gocitykids on March 11, 2008

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The Heritage Society created this park as a tribute to the early history of Houston.
Posted by Citysearch on January 11, 2007

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The Tea Room caters events such as wedding receptions, special dinners, cocktail parties, and on- and off-site meetings. John B. Connally Plaza, also in the park, is an outdoor facility available for events.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

The Extras

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The main point of the museum seems to be a (successful) whetting of your appetite for the guided tours of the houses, which are conducted every 30 minutes, for a fee. If you want the museums free parking, keep a sharp eye out for the parking lot on the right just before you hit downtown.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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For tours of the historic structures, reservations are encouraged; call 713.655.1912, ex 213.
Posted by gocitykids on March 11, 2008

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The Heritage Society is an outdoor museum in the reflection of modern downtown Houston giving a glimpse of the city's rich history.

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In Short Ever wondered about the group of houses that seem to spring up along the Allen Parkway end of downtown? You know which ones, you driving along, skyscraper, skyscraper, library, whoa, log cabin? One of those smaller, storefront buildings (facing Bagby) is the Heritage Society, a small museum that offers a short introduction to the early history of Texas. Complete with buffalo... more
Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited January 02, 2008)

The Heritage Society created this park as a tribute to the early history of Houston.

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In Short Some of the city's oldest buildings, preserved and authentically furnished, are available for guided tours. Visitors can see Old Place (1823), Kellum-Noble House (1847), Nichols-Rice-Cherry House (1850), Pillot House (1868), San Felipe Cottage (1868), Yates House (1870), St. John Church (1891), and Staiti House (1905). At Lamar and Bagby is the Museum of Texas History, which... more
Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited September 07, 2004)

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Walk back in time by Jennifer K. at InsiderPages

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come visit the Heritage Society's historical homes and museum on Bagby in Houston. These homes range from a log home built in early 1800s to a Greek Revival from 1907. They are furnished in period pieces and are air conditioned so the tour is comfortable and very informative.
Posted by Citysearch User on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 22, 2008)

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The park is full of history and is teeming with the spirit of Sam Houston. If your looking for a gre
Posted by wcities user on March 14, 2008

8 Historic Buildings to Tour

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At the northern end of downtown Houston is a surprise: the 8 structures on 19 acres that make up the Houston Heritage Society. The Kellum-Noble house was built on the property in 1847. As the city grew around the area, concerned citizens decided to save the house from demolition, so in 1954 the place was saved and the Houston Heritage... more
Posted by TrustyTussy on December 30, 2007
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