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The Heritage Society
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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $250
Guest capacity
Up to 300 seated guests
About this venue
Weddings, Special Events, Company Events, & Celebrations - The Heritage Society makes it easy to plan a delightful celebration with our historic outdoor and indoor venues with wide-open spaces with breathtaking skyline views. Our grounds boast majestic oak trees, well-kept ample lawns, vibrant gardens, and scenic pathways that weave their way throughout the park. Our indoor venues boast years of tradition filled with classic antiques and with displays that showcase Houston history. Our venues offer the convenience of being centrally located in Downtown Houston.
Our event spaces
Bandstand
The Bandstand was constructed c. 1966 to replicate the original bandstand of Sam Houston Park that was constructed in 1900. The bandstand was moved in 2013 to its location next to St. John Church. It has views of most of the historic homes in Sam Houston Park and has an optional backdrop of the Downtown skyline depending on the position/angle of your ceremony.
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Welcome party, Other, Relaxed and casual
Guests often feel this space is
“Enliven”
Room cost
Cost: $250 (2-hour rental) Mon. - Fri. $450 (2-hour rental) Sat. - Sun.
1891 ST. John Church
St. John Church is a one-room church with elements of the Gothic Revival style of architecture evident in the arched windows and shutters. Unique to St. John Church and the German tradition in Texas is the coved ceiling with its rounded corners. The historic building is a museum with permanent collections and has air-conditioning and heat for climate control.
Guest capacity
Up to 65 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Warm and cozy
Guests often feel this space is
“Divine”
Included in this room:
One-hour rehearsal the day prior to the event. Use of The Heritage Society parking lot for guest parking.
Room cost
$1,500 (4-hour rental) Mon. - Fri. $2,500 (4-hour rental) Sat. - Sun.
1847 Kellum-Noble House
The Kellum-Noble House is a Preservation Houston 2021 Good Brick Winner. The Heritage Society was founded in 1954 to save Kellum-Noble, and its place in history, for future generations.
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, After party, Cocktail hour, Relaxed and casual, Warm and cozy
Room cost
Reception: $2,500 (4-hour rental) Mon. - Fri. $5,000 (4-hour rental) Sat. - Sun. Dinner $1,500 (4-hour rental) Mon. - Fri. $2,500 (4-hour rental) Sat. - Sun.
Staiti Garden
Entertain at the Staiti Garden which is behind the Staiti House. The Staiti House, built as a speculative home in the Westmoreland Addition, was purchased by oil pioneer Henry T. Staiti in 1905. The Staiti House was moved into Sam Houston Park in 1986. It is furnished to depict the lifestyle of the Staiti family in the early 20th century. The Staiti’s used the garden for many family gatherings and socials
Guest capacity
Up to 100 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Engagement party, Welcome party, Other, Cocktail hour, Relaxed and casual, Warm and cozy
Room cost
Cost: $250 (1-hour rental) Mon. - Fri. $350 (1-hour rental) Sat. - Sun.
Bandstand
The Bandstand was constructed c. 1966 to replicate the original bandstand of Sam Houston Park that was constructed in 1900. The bandstand was moved in 2013 to its location next to St. John Church. It has views of most of the historic homes in Sam Houston Park and has an optional backdrop of the Downtown skyline depending on the position/angle of your ceremony.
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Welcome party, Other, Relaxed and casual
Guests often feel this space is
“Enliven”
Room cost
Cost: $250 (2-hour rental) Mon. - Fri. $450 (2-hour rental) Sat. - Sun.
1891 ST. John Church
St. John Church is a one-room church with elements of the Gothic Revival style of architecture evident in the arched windows and shutters. Unique to St. John Church and the German tradition in Texas is the coved ceiling with its rounded corners. The historic building is a museum with permanent collections and has air-conditioning and heat for climate control.
Guest capacity
Up to 65 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Warm and cozy
Guests often feel this space is
“Divine”
Included in this room:
One-hour rehearsal the day prior to the event. Use of The Heritage Society parking lot for guest parking.
Room cost
$1,500 (4-hour rental) Mon. - Fri. $2,500 (4-hour rental) Sat. - Sun.
1847 Kellum-Noble House
The Kellum-Noble House is a Preservation Houston 2021 Good Brick Winner. The Heritage Society was founded in 1954 to save Kellum-Noble, and its place in history, for future generations.
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, After party, Cocktail hour, Relaxed and casual, Warm and cozy
Room cost
Reception: $2,500 (4-hour rental) Mon. - Fri. $5,000 (4-hour rental) Sat. - Sun. Dinner $1,500 (4-hour rental) Mon. - Fri. $2,500 (4-hour rental) Sat. - Sun.
Staiti Garden
Entertain at the Staiti Garden which is behind the Staiti House. The Staiti House, built as a speculative home in the Westmoreland Addition, was purchased by oil pioneer Henry T. Staiti in 1905. The Staiti House was moved into Sam Houston Park in 1986. It is furnished to depict the lifestyle of the Staiti family in the early 20th century. The Staiti’s used the garden for many family gatherings and socials
Guest capacity
Up to 100 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Engagement party, Welcome party, Other, Cocktail hour, Relaxed and casual, Warm and cozy
Room cost
Cost: $250 (1-hour rental) Mon. - Fri. $350 (1-hour rental) Sat. - Sun.
Available services that can be provided by The Heritage Society
Services & amenities
- On-site accommodations
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