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Keith’s Blog – December 8 – 14, 2019

Keith's Blog

Welcome Fans, Friends, and Visitors,

Picture of Keith Rosen,

Hi.

Historically, most people put up their holiday lights on the weekend immediately following Thanksgiving.  Nowadays, some people put up lights after Halloween while other people wait until the first weekend in December.  By the second week in December, you should be able to see a maximum number of lights.

 

Weather in Houston

December is Houston’s second coldest month.  Be prepared to wear a sweater, coat, or both. Click here for the weekly report.

Monthly Special for a 2.5-Hour Walking Tour – Discounted by 17 to 29% Based on the Number of People

The monthly special for December is a Hermann Park Walking Tour.  Click here to read a description.

Weekly Special for Driving Tours – December 8th through December 14th. Discounted 20%.

Holiday Lights Tours are the most popular themed tour of the year.  We offer 9 such tours.  This week, save on the 3-hour Holiday Lights Tour C.  Click here to read a description.

Weekly Special for National Food Days – December 1st through December 7th.  

These are 3-hour customized tours that can be blended.  The price is the same as a regularly priced 3-hour City Tour.  You pay for anything that you consume.   These include:

  • December 8th  –  National Brownie Day.
  • December 9th  –  National Pastry Day.
  • December 10th – National Lager Day.
  • December 11th – National Have a Bagel Day.
  • December 13th – National Hot Cocoa Day.

 

See you on a tour.

Sincerely,

Keith Rosen
Houston Historical Tours
P. O. Box 262404
Houston, Texas 77207-2404
(713) 392-0867
(713) 643-4086 Fax
houstonhistory@aol.com
www.houstonhistoricaltours.com

Keith’s Blog – December 1 – 7, 2019

Keith's Blog

Welcome Fans, Friends, and Visitors,

Picture of Keith Rosen,

Hi.

The late singer Andy Williams (1927 – 2012) sang that this is “the Most Wonderful Time of The Year” and it is the “hap-happiest season of all.”  We wish you the best of everything and hope to see you.

 

Weather in Houston

December can be down-right cold by Southern standards.  Temperatures can reach freezing temperatures of 32 degrees Fahrenheit/0 degrees Centigrade.  I have also experienced temperatures in the 80s Fahrenheit/20s Centigrade on Christmas.  You can have all four seasons in one week.  Be ready for anything.  LOL.  Click here for the weekly report.

Monthly Special for a 2.5-Hour Walking Tour – Discounted by 17 to 29% Based on the Number of People

The monthly special for December is a Hermann Park Walking Tour.  Click here to read a description.

Weekly Special for Driving Tours – December 1st through December 7th. Discounted 20%.

Holiday Lights Tours are the most popular themed tour of the year.  We offer 9 such tours.  This week, save on the 3-hour Holiday Lights Tour D.  Click here to read a description.

Weekly Special for National Food Days – December 1st through December 7th.  

These are 3-hour customized tours that can be blended.  The price is the same as a regularly priced 3-hour City Tour.  You pay for anything that you consume.   These include:

  • December 1st  –   National Eat a Red Apple Day.
  • December 2nd –  National Fritters Day.
  • December 4th –   National Cookie Day.

 

See you on a tour.

Sincerely,

Keith Rosen
Houston Historical Tours
P. O. Box 262404
Houston, Texas 77207-2404
(713) 392-0867
(713) 643-4086 Fax
houstonhistory@aol.com
www.houstonhistoricaltours.com

Keith’s Blog – November 24 – 30, 2019

Keith's Blog

Welcome Fans, Friends, and Visitors,

Picture of Keith Rosen,

Hi.

This is the week of Thanksgiving.  This is my favorite holiday of the year.  It is a time when we can reflect on what and who we love and care about and who loves and cares for us.  I hope you will all be surrounded by friends and family.  I also hope that you will let them know that you appreciate and value them.  Too often, we take people and relationships for granted.  This is usually a short work and school week for most people.  You can use it to take a group tour.  : – )

 

Weather in Houston

The average rainfall in November is 4.54 inches/11.5 centimeters.  It is tied for the fifth wettest month of the year. Click here for the weekly report.

Monthly Special for a 2.5-Hour Walking Tour – Discounted by 17 to 29% Based on the Number of People

The monthly special for November is a Heights Walking Tour.  Click here to read a description.

Weekly Special for Driving Tours – November 24th through November 30th. Discounted 20%.

Consider one of our two 5-hour Weird and Unique Houston Tours. These tours are great fun as you will see sites that you may not have known existed in parts of the city where you have never ventured. Everyone finds places to laugh.  Click here to read a description.

Weekly Special for National Food Days – November 24th through November 30th.  

These are 3-hour customized tours that can be blended.  The price is the same as a regularly priced 3-hour City Tour.  You pay for anything that you consume.   These include:

  • November 25th – National Parfait Day.
  • November 26th – National Cake Day.
  • November 28th – National French Toast Day.
  • November 29th – National Lemon Cream Pie Day.
  • November 29th – National Chocolates Day.
  • November 30th – National Mousse Day.

 

See you on a tour.

Sincerely,

Keith Rosen
Houston Historical Tours
P. O. Box 262404
Houston, Texas 77207-2404
(713) 392-0867
(713) 643-4086 Fax
houstonhistory@aol.com
www.houstonhistoricaltours.com

Keith’s Blog – November 17 – 23, 2019

Keith's Blog

Welcome Fans, Friends, and Visitors,

Picture of Keith Rosen,

Hi.

This time of year (October and November) has traditionally been a celebration of Wurtfest also known as Oktoberfest.  It is a German celebration of meat, but for many it is another excuse for drinking beer.  Come party within moderation.  LOL.

Weather in Houston

The monthly average high temperature is 73 degrees Fahrenheit/23 degrees Centigrade.  The monthly average low temperature is 53 degrees Fahrenheit/12 degrees Centigrade, and the mean is 63 degrees Fahrenheit/17 degrees Centigrade.  Click here for the weekly report.

Monthly Special for a 2.5-Hour Walking Tour – Discounted by 17 to 29% Based on the Number of People

The monthly special for November is a Heights Walking Tour.  Click here to read a description.

Weekly Special for Driving Tours – November 17th through November 23rd. Discounted 20%.

Select one of our Brewery Tours or Pub Crawls. Click the links to read a description.

Weekly Special for National Food Days – November 17th through November 23rd.  

These are 3-hour customized tours that can be blended.  The price is the same as a regularly priced 3-hour City Tour.  You pay for anything that you consume.   These include:

  • November 17th – National Baklava Day.
  • November 17th – National Homemade Bread Day.
  • November 18th – National Vichyssoise Day.
  • November 18th – National Apple Cider Day.
  • November 19th – National Carbonated Beverage with Caffeine Day.
  • November 20th – National Peanut Butter Fudge Day
  • November 23rd – National Cashew Day.
  • November 23rd – National Espresso Day.

 

See you on a tour.

Sincerely,

Keith Rosen
Houston Historical Tours
P. O. Box 262404
Houston, Texas 77207-2404
(713) 392-0867
(713) 643-4086 Fax
houstonhistory@aol.com
www.houstonhistoricaltours.com

Keith’s Blog – November 10 to November 16, 2019

Keith's Blog

Welcome Fans, Friends, and Visitors,

Picture of Keith Rosen,

Hi.

Veterans Day falls this week.  Originally called Armistice Day, it commemorates the end of World War I on November 11, 1918.  Please respect those people who have fought to defend our nation and freedoms.

Weather in Houston

November is Houston’s fourth coldest month.  Be prepared to wear a sweater or jacket.  Click here for the weekly report.

Monthly Special for a 2.5-Hour Walking Tour – Discounted by 17 to 29% Based on the Number of People

The monthly special for November is a Heights Walking Tour.  Click here to read a description.

Weekly Special for Driving Tours – November 10th through November 16th. Discounted 20%.

As we remember our veterans, take a tour to the San Jacinto State Park where Texas won its independence from Mexico on April 21, 1836.  Click here to read a description.

Weekly Special for National Food Days – November 10th through November 16th.  

These are 3-hour customized tours that can be blended.  The price is the same as a regularly priced 3-hour City Tour.  You pay for anything that you consume.   These include:

  • November 10th – National Velvet Cupcake Day.
  • November 11th – National Sundae Day.
  • November 12th – National Chicken Soup for the Soul Day.
  • November 14th – National Pickle Day.
  • November 16th – National Fast Food Day.

 

See you on a tour.

Sincerely,

Keith Rosen
Houston Historical Tours
P. O. Box 262404
Houston, Texas 77207-2404
(713) 392-0867
(713) 643-4086 Fax
houstonhistory@aol.com
www.houstonhistoricaltours.com

Keith’s Blog – November 3 to November 9, 2019

Keith's Blog

Welcome Fans, Friends, and Visitors,

Picture of Keith Rosen,

Hi.

November is National American Indian Month.  Perhaps, you will want to think about the First Americans and the introduction of immigrants from Europe beginning in what is the United States today beginning in the early 1500s and how immigrants have contributed to our nation.

Weather in Houston

The weather is pleasant, if a little cool.  You might want to wear a light jacket.  This is a wonderful month to go on any of the tours that involve being outside. Click here for the weekly report.

Monthly Special for a 2.5-Hour Walking Tour – Discounted by 17 to 29% Based on the Number of People

The monthly special for November is a Heights Walking Tour.  Click here to read a description.

Weekly Special for Driving Tours – November 3rd through November 9th. Discounted 20%.

Visit the oldest Indian reservation in the state, dating to 1836:  the Alabama-Coushatta reservation and the Naskila Entertainment casino.  They are located in the beautiful Big Thicket of Deep East Texas.   This is a 10-hour tour form 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Weekly Special for National Food Days – November 3rd through November 9th.  

These are 3-hour customized tours that can be blended.  The price is the same as a regularly priced 3-hour City Tour.  You pay for anything that you consume.   These include:

  • November 3rd – National Bison Day.
  • November 4th – National Candy Day.
  • November 5th – National Doughnut Day II.
  • November 6th – National Nachos Day.
  • November 7th – National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day.

 

See you on a tour.

Sincerely,

Keith Rosen
Houston Historical Tours
P. O. Box 262404
Houston, Texas 77207-2404
(713) 392-0867
(713) 643-4086 Fax
houstonhistory@aol.com
www.houstonhistoricaltours.com

Keith’s Blog – October 27 to November 2, 2019

Keith's Blog

Welcome Fans, Friends, and Visitors,

Picture of Keith Rosen,

Hi.

Halloween, the Day of the Dead, and the Quilt Festival all take place this week.  How many different tours will you take?  LOL.

Weather in Houston

The weather can be nippy at this time of year. You might want to wear a sweater.   Click here for the weekly report.

Monthly Special for a 2.5-Hour Walking Tour – Discounted by 17 to 29% Based on the Number of People

The monthly special for October is Downtown Walking Tour E. This is a great month to be outside walking.  The focus of this tour is Buffalo Bayou, 6 performance halls, statues, parks, and historic sites and buildings.  This tour starts in the rotunda located on the first floor of the City Hall building at 901 Bagby Street, Houston, Texas 77002.  Click here to read a description.

Weekly Special for Driving Tours – October 27th through November 2nd. Discounted 20%.

You are in luck!  You have 2 options for specially discounted tours this week:  either one of our ten Haunted Tours or one of our nine Quilt Tours.  Click the links to read descriptions of these tours.

Weekly Special for National Food Days – October 27th through November 2nd.  

These are 3-hour customized tours that can be blended.  The price is the same as a regularly priced 3-hour City Tour.  You pay for anything that you consume.   These include:

  • October 28th – National Chocolate Day.
  • October 29th – National Oatmeal Day.
  • October 31st – National Caramel Apple Day
  • November 1st – National Vinegar Day

 

See you on a tour.

Sincerely,

Keith Rosen
Houston Historical Tours
P. O. Box 262404
Houston, Texas 77207-2404
(713) 392-0867
(713) 643-4086 Fax
houstonhistory@aol.com
www.houstonhistoricaltours.com

Keith’s Blog October 20 – 26, 2019

Keith's Blog

Welcome Fans, Friends, and Visitors,

Picture of Keith Rosen,

Hi.

Have you made a reservation for one of our nine quilt tours?  The world’s largest quilt show, also known as the Quilt Festival Houston, begins on Wednesday, October 30th.

Weather in Houston

October is the third wettest month of the year.  Houston averages 5.26 =inches/13.4 centimeters of rainfall.   Click here for the weekly report.

Monthly Special for a 2.5-Hour Walking Tour – Discounted by 17 to 29% Based on the Number of People

The monthly special for October is Downtown Walking Tour E. This is a great month to be outside walking.  The focus of this tour is Buffalo Bayou, 6 performance halls, statues, parks, and historic sites and buildings.  This tour starts in the rotunda located on the first floor of the City Hall building at 901 Bagby Street, Houston, Texas 77002.  Click here to read a description.

Weekly Special for Driving Tours – October 20th through October 26th. Discounted 20%.

We offer two and three hour daytime Halloween Tours.  These are great for couples, friends, and family to feel good and laugh at the various displays.  Click here to read a description.

Weekly Special for National Food Days – October 20th through October 26th.  

These are 3-hour customized tours that can be blended.  The price is the same as a regularly priced 3-hour City Tour.  You pay for anything that you consume.   These include:

  • October 20th – National Office Chocolate Day.
  • October 22nd – National Nut Day.
  • October 23rd – National Boston Crème Pie Day
  • October 25th – National Greasy Food Day

 

See you on a tour.

Sincerely,

Keith Rosen
Houston Historical Tours
P. O. Box 262404
Houston, Texas 77207-2404
(713) 392-0867
(713) 643-4086 Fax
houstonhistory@aol.com
www.houstonhistoricaltours.com

Keith’s Blog October 13 – 19, 2019

Keith's Blog

Welcome Fans, Friends, and Visitors,

Picture of Keith Rosen,

Hi.

We are getting close to Halloween. You should be thinking about signing up for either or both a Halloween Tour or one our ten Haunted Tours.

Weather in Houston

The monthly average high temperature is 82 degrees Fahrenheit/28 degrees Centigrade.  The monthly average low temperature is 62 degrees Fahrenheit/17 degrees Centigrade, and the mean is 72 degrees Fahrenheit/22 degrees Centigrade. Click here for the weekly report.

Monthly Special for a 2.5-Hour Walking Tour – Discounted by 17 to 29% Based on the Number of People

The monthly special for October is Downtown Walking Tour E. This is a great month to be outside walking.  The focus of this tour is Buffalo Bayou, 6 performance halls, statues, parks, and historic sites and buildings.  This tour starts in the rotunda located on the first floor of the City Hall building at 901 Bagby Street, Houston, Texas 77002.  Click here to read a description.

Weekly Special for Driving Tours – October 13th through October 19th. Discounted 20%.

Texas has designated October as our official Wine Month.  We offer 5 out-of-town wine tours ranging from 3 to about 12 hours and from 1 to 4 wineries.  Click here to read a description

Weekly Special for National Food Days – October 13th through October 19th.  

These are 3-hour customized tours that can be blended.  The price is the same as a regularly priced 3-hour City Tour.  You pay for anything that you consume.   These include:

  • October 14th – National Dessert Day.
  • October 17th – National Pasta Day.
  • October 11th – National Chocolate Cupcake Day.

 

See you on a tour.

Sincerely,

Keith Rosen
Houston Historical Tours
P. O. Box 262404
Houston, Texas 77207-2404
(713) 392-0867
(713) 643-4086 Fax
houstonhistory@aol.com
www.houstonhistoricaltours.com

Keith’s Blog October 6 – 12, 2019

Keith's Blog

Welcome Fans, Friends, and Visitors,

 

Hi.  Remember to set your clocks back one hour on October 6th.  We want you to be on time for a tour on this Sunday.  LOL.

Weather in Houston

October is Houston’s sixth warmest month.  You probably do not need a jacket unless it is for water resistance. Click here for the weekly report.

Monthly Special for a 2.5-Hour Walking Tour – Discounted by 17 to 29% Based on the Number of People

The monthly special for October is Downtown Walking Tour E. This is a great month to be outside walking.  The focus of this tour is Buffalo Bayou, 6 performance halls, statues, parks, and historic sites and buildings.  This tour starts in the rotunda located on the first floor of the City Hall building at 901 Bagby Street, Houston, Texas 77002.  Click here to read a description.

Weekly Special for Driving Tours – October 6th through October 12th. Discounted 20%.

With the leaves starting to fall and change colors and falling, this is a good time to go north to Huntsville for a day tour of the Sam Houston Memorial Museum, to see the house in which he died, the cemetery where he is buried, the 6-story of Big Sam, and more.  Click here to read a description.

Weekly Special for National Food Days – October 6th through October 12th.  

These are 3-hour customized tours that can be blended.  The price is the same as a regularly priced 3-hour City Tour.  You pay for anything that you consume.   These include:

 

  • October 6th – National Noodle Day.
  • October 8th – National Fluffernutter Day.
  • October 11th – National Sausage Pizza Day.

 

See you on a tour.

Sincerely,

Keith Rosen
Houston Historical Tours
P. O. Box 262404
Houston, Texas 77207-2404
(713) 392-0867
(713) 643-4086 Fax
houstonhistory@aol.com
www.houstonhistoricaltours.com