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! In 2006, the historic Dew house was moved three miles down Highway 6 into Missouri City's Kitty Hollow Park. From there, it was renovated and transformed into the DeWalt Heritage Center!
The Center is currently open for tours once a month from 1-4 p.m. Upcoming open dates include: October 13, November 10 and December 8, 2019
The Center is currently open for tours once a month from 1-4 p.m. Upcoming open dates include: October 13, November 10 and December 8, 2019
Upcoming Monthly Events:
October 13 – Ghostly Optical Illusions Program: 1-3:30 p.m.
Design your own illusions using several early techniques that led to the creation of modern-day cinematography.
November 10 – Thankful for Board Games: 1-3:30 p.m.
Rekindle skills for childhood board game favorites!
December 8 – 9th Annual Wassail: 1-3:30 p.m.
Experience the Dew House decked out in holiday splendor while enjoying cookies, punch, Santa and musical entertainment by local school groups.
January 12 - Card Games Galore: 1-3:30 p.m.
Recover from the hectic holiday season with a round or two of card games!
January 25, 6-8 p.m. - Murder in Blue Ridge Oil Field Mystery Dinner
Premier Event! Guests enjoy an oilfield meal with libations as they help solve a real-life 1927 murder mystery in Blue Ridge, where the Dew family owned oil lands. Pre-paid reservations accepted beginning December 1, 2019. Seating limited to 20 guests, adults only. FBHA members $35 each/$60 per couple; non-members $40 each/$70 per couple.
Design your own illusions using several early techniques that led to the creation of modern-day cinematography.
November 10 – Thankful for Board Games: 1-3:30 p.m.
Rekindle skills for childhood board game favorites!
December 8 – 9th Annual Wassail: 1-3:30 p.m.
Experience the Dew House decked out in holiday splendor while enjoying cookies, punch, Santa and musical entertainment by local school groups.
January 12 - Card Games Galore: 1-3:30 p.m.
Recover from the hectic holiday season with a round or two of card games!
January 25, 6-8 p.m. - Murder in Blue Ridge Oil Field Mystery Dinner
Premier Event! Guests enjoy an oilfield meal with libations as they help solve a real-life 1927 murder mystery in Blue Ridge, where the Dew family owned oil lands. Pre-paid reservations accepted beginning December 1, 2019. Seating limited to 20 guests, adults only. FBHA members $35 each/$60 per couple; non-members $40 each/$70 per couple.
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 Diane at dware@fbhistory.org.
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Basic InfoHours & Admission
The Center is currently open for tours once a month. Upcoming open dates include: October 13, November 10 and December 8, 2019. Admission is FREE. Address Kitty Hollow Park 9555 Hwy 6 South | Missouri City, Texas 77459 281-342-1256 Contact: Diane Ware, Special Project Manager & Historian |
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Buy an Ornament!
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Bring home a little piece of history this holiday season! Purchase the DeWalt Heritage Center Christmas tree ornament and help preserve east Fort Bend County history!
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The DeWalt Heritage Center is a special project operated by the Fort Bend History Association.
