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DeWalt Heritage Center

 A project of Fort Bend County and the Fort Bend History Association, the DeWalt Heritage Center is the history hub of east Fort Bend County! 

The Hugh Sanders-Dew House, also known as the DeWalt Heritage Center, is currently located at 9555 Hwy 6 South, Missouri City, Texas 77459 in cozy Kitty Hollow Park. It was originally located three miles north, at 6626 Hwy 6 South, where it resided until 2006. 
This house represents a way of life that existed throughout the county over a century ago. It was built around 1900 by Dr. Hugh Sanders Dew after the Galveston storm flattened most of Missouri City. The home was occupied by Dew relatives until the late 1960s, after the sudden passing of Jessie Dew Agnew.
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The Dew House was moved to Kitty Hollow Park in 2006 and underwent intensive renovations until its opening to the public for tours in 2010. Today, the Dew House is known as the DeWalt Heritage Center, and hosts a plethora of tours and events monthly!
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Open for Tours: 
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Basic Info

Hours & Admission
The Center is currently open for tours once a month.

Admission is FREE.

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Kitty Hollow Park
9555 Hwy 6 South | Missouri City, Texas 77459
281-342-1256
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Contact:
Mallory Ransom, Exhibit Coordinator

Become a Volunteer Dewcent!

​Become a Dewcent! Our dedicated volunteers give house tours, organize community/educational events and help keep East Fort Bend County history alive. For more information about how to get involved, email [email protected].
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In the News

Visit the Tallest Building to Have Existed on the Prairie - ABC 13, September 26, 2019
https://abc13.com/society/experience-rich-texas-history-at-the-dewalt-heritage-center/5571214/

FOX26 Houston: Hometown Fridays: Missouri City - February 7, 2020
https://www.fox26houston.com/video/652546

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The DeWalt Heritage Center is a special project operated by the Fort Bend History Association.
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  • Explore
    • Fort Bend Museum
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    • DeWalt Heritage Center
    • Fort Bend Archeological Society
    • Decker Park
    • Maps & Addresses
    • Event Venue
  • Major Events
    • Night in the Garden >
      • Night in the Garden Sponsor Opportunities
      • Night in the Garden Tickets
      • Raffle
      • Donate
    • Bites & Brews
    • Dew House Wassail
    • Candlelight Tours at The Moore Home
  • Give
    • Annual Fund 2024
  • About
    • Mission & Values
    • Staff & Board
    • Employment
    • Association Timeline
    • Documents
    • Research
    • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
  • Annual Report
  • Blog