Description

Beneath the towering buildings of downtown, you will find numerous houses from various times in Texas history. There is a log cabin from the days before Texas was a republic, a house built during the early years of Texas' Independence and other homes from the 1800s and early 1900s. Hourly Heritage Society tours will take you through a museum, tearoom, the Yesteryear Shop and the Frontier Trading Gift ...
by wcities on March 14, 2008 from wcities

Tips

The Extras: The Tea Room caters events such as wedding receptions, special dinners, cocktail parties, and on- and off-site meetings. John B. Connally Plaza, also in the park, is an outdoor facility available for events.
by Citysearch on April 03, 2008 from Citysearch
For tours of the historic structures, reservations are encouraged; call 713.655.1912, ex 213.
by gocitykids on March 11, 2008 from gocitykids

Editorial Reviews

In Short Some of the city's oldest buildings, preserved and authentically furnished, are available for guided tours. Visitors can see Old Place (1823), Kellum-Noble House (1847), Nichols-Rice-Cherry House (1850), Pillot House (1868), San Felipe Cottage (1868), Yates House (1870), St. John Church (1891), and Staiti House (1905). At Lamar and Bagby is the Museum of Texas History, which contains ...
Rated 4.25 stars by Citysearch on April 03, 2008 from Citysearch