Heritage History Museum, Orange

About Heritage History Museum

Heritage House Museum preserves the Jimmy Ochiltree Sims home, built in 1902 in Orange, Texas, as a window into early twentieth-century architecture and Orange County history. Visitors tour the restored house to see period rooms and furnishings that reflect the upper-middle-class lifestyle of its original owner. The museum operates with guided tours Tuesday through Thursday mornings and afternoons, and group tours can be scheduled by appointment. The house itself stands as a carefully crafted example of its era, relocated and restored after remaining in the family for seventy-five years. Educational programs serve schools and visitors interested in local heritage and architecture. The museum is staffed by volunteers and supported through community donations and grants, functioning as a resource for those seeking to understand the stories and traditions that shaped the region.