From Plantation To Emancipation
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Stepping into The Heritage Society in Houston, you embark on a moving journey through history.
When you arrive, the grounds on where you are standing were once a plantation next to a bustling road into the city and a bayou known for economic market and trade. Within the historic walls of these storied homes, your tour guide and actor breathe breath life into the struggles and triumphs of those who lived through the times of slavery and the jubilation of freedom. The stories, steeped in authenticity, draw from a script penned by Martha Whiting-Goddard, a direct descendant of Reverend Jack Yates, and once a resident of one of the featured houses you explore.
The 1847 Kellum-Noble House, the 1866 Fourth Ward Cottage, and the 1870 Yates House—each one a UNESCO-designated Site of Memory for their 'Slave Route Project'—stand as pillars of remembrance. As you wander through these homes, you are not just walking through museum exhibits; you are transported to a different era, where each room tells a story of endurance and each artifact a testament to the indomitable human spirit.
Duration: 90 minutes
Other dates available upon request. Please contact tours@heritagesociety.org.
Refund Policy: No refunds.
Adult
$28.75
Included Venues
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