Halloween Haunted Historic House Tour in Houston
Discover Houston's darker history through tales of daytime apparitions and a historic-house murder
Duration
1 hr
Includes
Guided tour, Gallery admission
Highlights
Explore three historic houses in Sam Houston Park with historian Professor Hank Deslaurier on this Halloween walking tour. Delve into a murder connected to one of the homes, blending true crime with Houston history. Some buildings may be closed for maintenance and repairs.
- Explore Nichols-Rice-Cherry House (1850), a surviving example of Greek Revival architecture
- Discover post-Civil War middle-class life at San Felipe Cottage (1868)
- Step inside Staiti House (1905), reflecting Houston's early twentieth-century growth
- Hear accounts of apparitions reportedly seen in broad daylight, including two sightings during tours
- Learn about forgotten cemeteries in and around Sam Houston Park with historian Dr. Don Williams
- Explore haunted local history with author Sandra Lord as she discusses Ghosts of Houston's Market Square Park
What's Included
- Museum gallery admission
- Cake and punch
Important details
- Requires walking a mile
- Arrive 10–15 minutes before your tour time to allow for parking, walking across the campus, and check-in
Cancellation Policy
Tickets are non-refundable.
Product ID: C333DY
FAQs
Limited free parking is available behind the Kellum-Noble House in The Heritage Society's parking lot. 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 the listed price.
Wear comfortable walking shoes for the historic house tour.
Meeting details
The Heritage Society museum gallery, 1100 Bagby St., Houston, TX 77002
