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. Upcoming open dates include: July 14, August 11, September 15, October 13, November 10 and December 1, 2019

Second Sunday Summer History

July 14 & August 11
1:30-4 p.m.
FREE!

July 14: Planes, Trains & Automobiles
Do you have transportation skills of the past? Crash land your paper airplane on the lawn like an old-fashioned pilot, play the Railroad Baron game or use toy trains to create your own railroad empire. For something a bit more daring, try making a car out of recyclables and then test its resiliency in an obstacle course!

August 11: Engineering Challenges
Take part in three engineering challenges for the final Summer History Sunday: Can you keep an egg from cracking when it is dropped off a balcony? Can you build a bridge that’s longer and better than everyone else’s — but that will also hold up under pressure? Can you make a house that can withstand the onslaught of wind and rain? Participate in the challenge to find out!

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.

Donate to the DeWalt Heritage Center

Basic Info

Hours & Admission
Open on Sunday afternoons from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
(Except holidays.) 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!

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!

Cost:

$15 if you pick-up at the McFarlane House
(410 Jackson Street, Richmond, Texas 77469. Open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

$15 if you pick up at the Dew House/DeWalt Heritage Center (Pick-up times are 1-4 p.m. on Sundays only)

$20 to purchase the ornament and have it shipped to you