The Irving Heritage Society will hold their fall general meeting on Sunday, November 12 at the Jack Huffman Building, 801 West Irving Blvd. Along with the Irving Archives and Museum, they will be hosting the Las Colinas 50^th Anniversary mobile exhibit for guests to view. Admission is free to the Las Colinas exhibit as well as exploring the Irving Archives and Museum from noon to 4pm on Sunday, Nov. 12. The general meeting will be held at 2pm, followed by refreshments. The public is invited.

For additional information, visit www.irvingheritage.com or call 972-252-3838.

What is your style?  Select a hat to model from the 40’s and 50’s during the First Sunday tours of the Heritage House, Sunday, September 3, from 3pm – 5pm.  Hats from the Heritage House collection as well as gloves will be on display for guests at this 1912 home, located at 303 South O’Connor.  The house is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.

In 1912, C.P. Schulze, brother of Irving’s co-founders J.O. Schulze, employed local artisan Fred Joffre to build the prairie-style bungalow for him and his bride Virginia Tucker.  Its cypress siding, low-hipped roof, large porch, and gabled dormer are signature features of the style of early 20^th century houses in the area. It is one of the oldest remaining homes in Irving from that period.

Admission is free and the tour includes a visit to Mary’s Playhouse in the back garden area.  Originally built as a chicken coop, the building was adapted as a playhouse in the 1920’s.  Several original toys of Mary Schulze and her brother Charles are included in the display.

For more information, visit www.irvingheritage.com or call 972-252-3838.

Heritage House First Sunday Tours – July 2

The home of the C.P. Schulze family, now known as the “Heritage House”, will be open for public tours on Sunday, July 2, from 3pm-5pm.  Admission is free.  Built in 1912, this house is a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark and is located at 303 South O’Connor in Irving. 

Docents provide guided tours that include the history of the home and many of the artifacts found therein.  Mary’s Playhouse, originally built as a chicken coop, is located in the back garden area and is included in the tour.  Several original toys owned by Mary Schulze and her brother Charles, Jr., are on display in the playhouse.

For additional information, visit www.irvingheritage.com or call 972-252-3838.

VALENTINE SWEETHEARTS CHOSEN BY IRVING HERITAGE SOCIETY

The Irving Heritage Society hosted their annual Valentine Tea on February 12.  Guests enjoyed viewing the rooms of the Heritage House, which was built in 1912.  The beautiful tea table was ladened with tea sandwiches and sweets, many from the Heritage Society cookbook.  The event was chaired by Sara Henderson and Joy Pike Goodrum.

During the program, President-Elect Susan Motley provide a short history of the Society on the organization’s 45^th anniversary.  President David Cole announced the selection of the Sweethearts Pam Engman and Gary Schepf.     Each has been a member and part of the board for a number of years.  Their dedication to the Heritage Society is reflected by the many leadership positions that they have held and various ways that they have volunteered over the years.

For information on future events, visit www.irvingheritage.com or call 972-252-3838.

VINTAGE VALENTINE TEA OF 1914

The silver has been polished and the recipes checked for the upcoming Irving Heritage Society’s Vintage Valentine Tea of 1914.  Held in the Schulze home of 1912, the tea will be on Sunday, February 12.  Guests will be welcomed from 2pm – 4pm at 303 South O’Connor.

The Heritage House is designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.  This prairie-style bungalow was built in 1912 for C.P. Schulze and his bride Virginia Tucker.  C.P was the brother of Irving’s co-founder J.O. Schulze and operated the family’s lumber business.   Located on what was originally called Iowa Street, the other Irving co-founder Otis Brown and family lived just down the street as well in later years.

The Schulze children gave their family home as a historic landmark to the City of Irving in 1975.  In observance of the nation’s 200^th birthday, the home was restored, furnished, and designated as the Heritage House.  The Heritage Society was launched at the first Vintage Valentine Tea there in 1978 and is celebrating their 45th anniversary.

For more information, visit www.irvingheritage.com  or call 972-252-3838.