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From Plantation to Emancipation – The Freedom Experience

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5 hour(s)
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Houston, United States

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Provides a meaningful, emotional, and educational journey through Houston’s Black history

Part of the Visit Houston Signature Experience for the Soul series

Understand the social, cultural, and historical context of slavery and freedom in Houston

Explore three historic homes that tell Houston’s story from plantation life to emancipation

Plantation to Emancipation Tour Brings Houston’s History to Life Through Performance and Heritage Sites


A powerful historical tour titled From Plantation to Emancipation – The Freedom Experience offers visitors a deeply moving journey through Houston’s evolution from plantation era to emancipation. The experience combines guided storytelling with live dramatic reenactments and song, bringing history vividly to life.


During the tour, actress Kijana Wiseman performs emotionally rich interpretations that highlight the hardships of slavery and the triumph of freedom. Drawing inspiration from a Library of Congress slave narrative and a script written by Martha Whiting-Goddard, great-granddaughter of Reverend Jack Yates, the performance adds personal and historical depth to the experience.


Participants visit three significant historic sites: the 1847 Kellum-Noble House, the 1866 Fourth Ward Cottage, and the 1870 Yates House. Each location is recognized as part of UNESCO’s “Slave Route Project” Sites of Memory, reflecting their important role in documenting the history of slavery and emancipation.


The 90-minute tour begins on Saturday, February 10, in celebration of Black History Month, and continues on the second and fourth Saturdays each month from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Group bookings of 10 or more are encouraged to reserve at least two weeks in advance by calling 713-655-1912 (ask for Nicole) or emailing grouptours@heritagesociety.org. Offered year-round as part of the Visit Houston Signature Experience for the Soul series, the tour provides an educational and emotionally resonant exploration of Houston’s past.

What's Included
  • Guided tour
  • Access to all three historic homes
What's Not Included
  • Transportation
  • Gratuities
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Explore More From Plantation to Emancipation – The Freedom Experience

Discover the wonders of Houston, United States with this unforgettable experience. During your tour of three historic houses that trace Houston’s journey from plantation to emancipation, talented actress Kijana Wiseman brings history to life through dramatic reenactments and song. The performances highlight the hardships of slavery and the triumph of freedom, drawing from a Library of Congress slave narrative and a script written by Martha Whiting-Goddard, great-granddaughter of Reverend Jack Yates. The tour features the 1847 Kellum-Noble House, the 1866 Fourth Ward Cottage, and the 1870 Yates House—each designated by UNESCO as Sites of Memory for their role in the “Slave Route Project.” Highlights of your tour include: Provides a meaningful, emotional, and educational journey through Houston’s Black historyPart of the Visit Houston Signature Experience for the Soul seriesUnderstand the social, cultural, and historical context of slavery and freedom in HoustonExplore three historic homes that tell Houston’s story f. This tour includes: Guided tour with historical narration and performancesAccess to all three historic homes. During your tour of three historic houses that trace Houston’s journey from plantation to emancipation, talented actress Kijana Wiseman brings history to life through dramatic reenactments and song. The performances highlight the hardships of slavery and the triumph of freedom, drawing from a Library of Congress slave narrative and a script written by Martha Whiting-Goddard, great-granddaughter of. Duration: 5 hours . Book your From Plantation to Emancipation – The Freedom Experience today and create memories that wil...