Houston Signature Experiences Launch Throughout the City
Experiences you can hear, taste and learn
Houston’s rich tapestry of history, culture and stories are vividly brought to life in a collection of immersive experiences designed to honor and showcase the city’s black-owned businesses and its pivotal role in black history. This collection, curated in collaboration with local partners, offers a unique blend of narrative, flavor, and memory across five distinctive experiences.
Each experience, rooted in authenticity and passion, is a tribute to the stories, flavors, and people that define Houston’s black community. Together, they form a compelling invitation to explore, taste, and learn in a city that continues to shape its history with pride and resilience.
From Chains To The Church–Antioch Missionary Baptist Church; Tickets $25
- Hear of Antioch’s many highlights of service to all men, women and children in the city of Houston
- Connect with the past and learn a key part of American History
- 90-minute experience available select Saturdays at 11AM
Southern Sweets & Soulful Stories–Lucy Pearls; Tickets $39.95
- Immerse yourself in the sweetness of history, the warmth of life lessons, and the inspiration of personal growth
- Experience a taste of Southern culture and a glimpse into the heart and soul of beloved desserts
- 90-minute experience available Thursday through Sunday 3:00PM and 5:00PM
From Plantation To Emancipation–The Heritage Society; Tickets $28.75
- Tour three historic houses that tell Houston’s stories from plantation to emancipation
- Experience a talented reenactor bring the hardships of slavery and the victory of freedom to life
- 90-minute experience available offered on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at 12:30PM (tours not available March 23, April 13 due to city festivals)
Pur Pairings That Speak To The Soul– Pur Noire Urban Wineries; Tickets $75
- Learn the fundamentals of wine tasting while also discovering the stories that make Pur Noire Urban Wineries so incredibly unique
- Pairing of 5 premium wines with 5 delicious soul food pairings
- 90-minute experience available 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month 2:00PM and 6:00PM
40 Weight Gravy: A Soulful History Of Soul Food–This Is It Soul Food; Tickets $35
- At “Houston This Is It Soul Food,” you don’t just eat; you’re tasting the legacy of a family whose recipes have been the thread binding the fabric of a community
- Learn about the history of this Houston staple restaurant and about the importance of Soul Food
- 90-minute experience available every other Saturday of the month at 10:30AM
More information at https://experience.visithouston.com/checkout/3/visit-houston/4267/houston-signature-experiences.
Photos: Courtesy of Houston First