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Galveston Historical Foundation

Bob Schneider Live

1859 St. Joseph's Church 2202 Avenue K, Galveston, TX, United States

Austin, Texas-based singer-songwriter and former frontman of The Ugly Americans and The Scabs, Bob Schneider is one of the most-celebrated musicians in the live music capital. Combining diverse styles, Schneider's music spans genres, blending elements of folk, rock, rap, funk, bluegrass, reggae and country with the more traditional singer/songwriter aesthetic. In short, FRUNK. Schneider draws […]

$40

Smarty Pints Trivia Nights

Galveston Historic Seaport 2200 Harborside Drive, Galveston, TX, United States

Think you’re the know-it-all of Galveston? Come flex those brain muscles and join us for a series of trivia nights supporting Galveston Historical Foundation and the Tall Ship ELISSA! Held on the second Thursday of each month, our Smarty Pints Trivia Nights are all-ages evenings held at the Galveston Historic Seaport's ELISSA Room. Craft beer […]

Free

Valentine’s Day Sunset Cruise

Galveston Historic Seaport 2200 Harborside Drive, Galveston, TX, United States

Enjoy a picturesque Valentine's Day sunset cruise aboard Seagull II, Galveston Historical Foundation’s 50-foot twin-engine motor vessel. Fast, stable, and sheltered, she was built specifically for harbor sight-seeing excursions and education and is a perfect platform for waterborne experiential learning. The boat is U.S. Coast Guard certified and her operators are fully licensed and knowledgeable […]

Menardi Gras!

1838 Menard House 1605 33rd Street, Galveston, TX, United States

Join us for an unforgettable night of revelry at the 1839 Menard House, the oldest residence on Galveston Island and the very birthplace of Mardi Gras on Galveston Island! This historic venue is where the island’s first Mardi Gras celebration took place, and we're bringing the spirit of that legendary celebration back for one spectacular […]

$100

Menardi Gras! Jazz Brunch

1838 Menard House 1605 33rd Street, Galveston, TX, United States

Step into the rich history of Galveston Mardi Gras! at the 1938 Menard House, the island’s oldest residence and the birthplace of Mardi Gras on Galveston Island. Featuring live music on the porch, performances by The Crescent Circus, tarot card readings by Emmy Rose, and more, this intimate and lively brunch is the perfect way […]

$85

Smarty Pints Trivia Nights

Galveston Historic Seaport 2200 Harborside Drive, Galveston, TX, United States

Think you’re the know-it-all of Galveston? Come flex those brain muscles and join us for a series of trivia nights supporting Galveston Historical Foundation and the Tall Ship ELISSA! Held on the second Thursday of each month, our Smarty Pints Trivia Nights are all-ages evenings held at the Galveston Historic Seaport's ELISSA Room. Craft beer […]

Free

Bishop’s Palace Roof Restoration

1892 Bishop's Palace 1402 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX, United States

Join Galveston Historical Foundation's Denise Alexander for a special presentation on the 2025 roof replacement of the iconic Bishop's Palace, a National Historic Landmark built in 1892. Discover the challenges and intricacies of replacing the roof on this Victorian masterpiece, known for its intricate design and rich history. Learn about the innovative restoration techniques, the […]

$10

Uncle Lucius Live

1859 St. Joseph's Church 2202 Avenue K, Galveston, TX, United States

Uncle Lucius has long been known for their unique blend of roots rock & roll and country soul. Since adding heavyweights Doug Strahan (guitar) and Drew Scherger (bass) to the fold, the band has expanded its palette, exploring new musical landscapes and reveling in the power that comes from following sonic avenues, without prejudice, wherever they lead. The […]

$45

Reverend Horton Heat (solo) Live

1859 St. Joseph's Church 2202 Avenue K, Galveston, TX, United States

With their hot-rodded fusion of dazzling high-speed guitar runs, thundering rhythms, high-profile swagger, and lyrical smirk, The Reverend Horton Heat are perhaps the most popular psychobilly artists of all time, their recognition rivaled only by the esteem generated by the genre’s founders, the Cramps. The Reverend (as both the band and its guitar-playing frontman are […]

$40