Black History Reenactment Tour of Historic Homes in Houston
Experience Houston’s journey from slavery to freedom through song and dramatic reenactments
Duration
90 mins
Includes
Historic homes, Reenactments
Highlights
Explore Black history inside three historic houses designated by UNESCO as Sites of Memory for its "Slave Route Project." Actress Kijana Wiseman brings the hardships of slavery and the victory of emancipation to life through song and dramatic performance.
- Visit the 1847 Kellum-Noble House, 1866 Fourth Ward Cottage, and 1870 Yates House
- Hear a slave narrative from the Library of Congress
- Experience a script by Martha Whiting-Goddard, Reverend Jack Yates’ great-granddaughter and a former Yates House resident
Important details
- Arrive 10–15 minutes before your tour to allow time for parking, walking through the campus, and checking in at the museum gallery
Cancellation Policy
Tickets are non-refundable.
Product ID: B2PVQD
FAQs
The tour runs year-round on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Yes. Limited free parking is available at 212 Dallas Street, behind the Kellum-Noble House. Enter from Allen Parkway inbound or the intersection of Clay and Bagby/West Dallas. Additional parking is available at the Heritage Clay Street Garage for a fee not included in your tour price.
Meeting details
The Heritage Society, 1100 Bagby Street, Houston, TX 77002
