Learn about the women behind Houston’s history this Women’s History Month

HOUSTON – March is Women’s History Month, and it’s the perfect time of year to learn about some of Houston’s iconic female figures!

The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park has put together tours to highlight women who have made a lasting impact on the history of Houston.

The tour includes four historic houses, all telling the stories of famous women who once lived in them. The house tours are followed by a bus tour that explores specific landmarks in Downtown Houston where women have left significant footprints, including Houston’s first hospital and one of its first churches and schools. After the bus ride, the tour concludes with a wine and cheese reception at the museum.

Mister McKinney, a member of the Heritage Society Board of Directors, and Alison Bell, the Executive Director of the tour, work closely to make sure the walkthrough and bus elements of the tour combine to form a truly insightful opportunity.

“It’s a very impactful tour,” McKinney said. “Both experiences, hand-in-hand, just make it something very different. If you want the ultimate women’s experience and history experience, joining us both is something really special.”

The society offers four tours per day: two in the morning and two in the afternoon. Guests are encouraged to make reservations at heritagesociety.org or by calling at 713-655-1912.