The Heritage Society
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Historic Buildings Tours
THS provides tours of historic buildings for both adults and children. Trained docents conduct tours five days a week for a nominal charge. Tours include information about when and where the buildings were constructed, their architectural style, principal owners' and/or occupants' role in Houston's history, the lifestyle represented by the furnishings and other items in the buildings, and the ethnic and cultural influences evident in the buildings. Free cell phone tours are also available for those who visit the park after hours or do not have the time for a docent guided tour.
Preservation & conservation of historic buildings
The Heritage Society operates ten historic buildings in Sam Houston Park and each serves as exhibition space to demonstrate the cultural influences, lifestyles, and motivations of early residents of the city.
Houston and Harris County Heritage: Educational Programs
Educational offerings include workshops and lectures on topics relevant to the history and early architecture of Houston and Harris County, interactive activities for children and families; outreach to community centers, assisted living facilities, day care facilities and schools; and workshops for teachers of Texas History.
Museum Exhibits
The Heritage Society Museum presents numerous exhibitions of historic items throughout the year. Exhibits are designed to explore different aspects of history that may have affected the development of Houston and Texas. They provide both children and adults a chance to look at history in a more personal way, allowing them to understand aspects of history that are not normally available to them. Special emphasis has been placed on exhibitions that demonstrate the roles that immigrants played in Houston's development.
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4th Ward Cottage Gold Brick 2015
Preservation Houston
Honor Award 2015
Preservation Texas
Affiliations & memberships
Southeast Texas Museum Association 2014
Smithsonian Museum - Affiliate 2014
Texas Association of Museums 2014
Independent Charities of America 2014
Houston Archaeological Society 2014
Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance - Organization 2014
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Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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The Heritage Society
Board of directorsas of 01/24/2022
Mr. Rodney Nathan
Community Volunteer
Caroline Baker
295th District Court
Evelyn Boatwright
Community Volunteer
Minnette Boesel
Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs
Dougal Cameron
Cameron Management
Betty T. Chapman
Author & Historian
Preston (Cy) Clark
Cadence Bank
Phyllis Epps
Attorney at Law
Jim Furr
Gensler
Ursula Hall
Community Volunteer
Nita Vandiver Jackson
Attorney at Law
Margaret Justus
Justus Communications
Harriet Latimer
Latimer & Associates
Stephen Lucchesi
HBL Architects
Carol McDavid
Rice University
Rodney Nathan
PROS
Townes Pressler, Jr.
Limerock Partners
Gail Rosenthal
HISD (retired)
Andrea Sharp
Allied Barton Security Services
S. Shawn Stephens
King & Spalding
Bart Truxillo
Architect
Martha Whiting-Goddard
Community Volunteer
Martha Williams
Sulzer
Mark Worscheh
Aquinas
Joanne Zumbrun
Community Volunteer
Ted Zwieg
Brookfield Office Properties
Marc Melcher
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes