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Keith’s Blog – February 23 – February 29, 2020

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Welcome Fans, Friends, and Visitors, Hi. Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras in French is this week.  This is part of the 4 year cycle for: Leap years, Presidential election years, and Summer Olympic years, Weather in Houston The monthly average … Continue reading →

Keith’s Blog – December 29, 2019 – January 4, 2020

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Welcome Fans, Friends, and Visitors,

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Hi.

Hi.  The Christian New Year begins this week.  This is yet another excuse to party.  This is also the last week of the NFL 16-game regular season of 32 teams as well as the first week of the 4-rounds of the playoffs.  The playoffs bring more excitement with the 10 best remaining teams vying for the Super Bowl.

 

Weather in Houston

From mid-December through February, Houston can deal with heavy fog in the morning until about 10:00 AM.  If the temperature of the air sinks below its dew point, water vapor will condense around dust in the air to form fog.  The dew point is the temperature to which air must be cooled to become saturated with water vapor.  The dew point is similar, but not the same as humidity.  A comfortable dew point is about 60 degrees Fahrenheit/15 degrees Centigrade and below.  The dewpoint is often 75 degrees Fahrenheit/24 degrees Centigrade and higher.  Thus, when the air temperature is lower than the dew point, Houston has fog.  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

 

Go on one, or the other, or both of these walking tours.

Weekly Special for Driving Tours – December 29th through January  4th. Discounted 20%.

Holiday Lights Tours are the most popular themed tour of the year.  We offer 9 such tours.  This week, save on the 5-hour Holiday Lights Tour H.  A variation exists on this tour for 2019.  The Dickinson Festival of Lights (FOL) has been canceled due to park construction.  We will substitute the Texas City Magical Winter Lights (MWL) for the Dickinson FOL.  The MWL has lantern exhibits, acrobatic performances, carnival rides, and games.  The FOL and its parking were FREE.  The MWL has admission charges and parking fees.  As of the writing of this blog, MWL has not posted the fees on its website, nor has it posted the telephone number.  The price will have to be determined at a later date.  Click here to read a description.

Weekly Special for National Food Days – December 29th through January 4th

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.   The National Food Days include:

  • December 30th  –  National Bicarbonate of Soda Day.
  • December 31st   –  National Champagne Day.
  • January  1st   –  National Bloody Mary Day.
  • January 2nd  –  National Creampuff Day.
  • January 3rd   –  National Chocolate Covered Cherry 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.houstonhi

Keith’s Blog – December 8 – 14, 2019

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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

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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 10 to November 16, 2019

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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

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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