From Plantation to Emancipation Historic House Tour

The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park

Saturday, September 12, 2026•10:00 AM

During your tour of three historic houses that tell Houston’s stories from plantation to emancipation, the talented actor brings the hardships of slavery and the victory of freedom to life in dramatic reenactments. Starring Kijana Wiseman, M.Ed., these 90-minute tours explore UNESCO designated Sites of Memory including the 1847 Kellum-Noble House, 1866 Fourth Ward Cottage, and 1870 Yates House.

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About The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park

1100 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002

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• Opens 10:00 AM

heritagesociety.org

+1 713-655-1912

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