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Galveston Historical Foundation

Sacred Places Walking Tour

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

Visit a dozen of the most historic places of worship in the downtown area, as we learn the history of those denominations and their clergy, from Sumner Bacon, the first Presbyterian missionary in Texas who was denied a preaching license because he was illiterate, to Rabbi Henry Cohen, who funneled thousands of Jewish refugees into […]

$25

Roadside Architecture – Foundation Conversations

1859 Ashton Villa 2328 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, United States

With the introduction of an affordable automobile about 1910, Americans took to the roads and highways of the nation to experience firsthand our history, natural features, and the growing state and federal park system. Experiencing the road became an American pass time and for some a pilgrimage. This presentation highlights Texas roadside attractions and introduces […]

$10

Basement to Attic Tours of Bishop’s Palace

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

Offering participants a rare look into parts of the National Historic Landmark that are typically off-limits, the 1892 Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tours feature Mrs. Gresham’s studio. An exclusive third-floor view to a truly one of a kind panoramic of the Gulf of Mexico.

$35

Basement to Attic Tours of Bishop’s Palace

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

Offering participants a rare look into parts of the National Historic Landmark that are typically off-limits, the 1892 Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tours feature Mrs. Gresham’s studio. An exclusive third-floor view to a truly one of a kind panoramic of the Gulf of Mexico.

$35

Broadway Beauties Walking Tour

1895 Moody Mansion 2618 Broadway, Galveston, TX, United States

Stroll by twenty of Galveston’s most elegant mansions as we learn about their families, their impact on the city, and how a small group of gifted architects shaped the Galveston we know today. From the Moody Mansion on the west to the iconic Bishop’s Palace on the east and back, little detours will reveal hidden […]

$25

Sacred Places Walking Tour

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

Visit a dozen of the most historic places of worship in the downtown area, as we learn the history of those denominations and their clergy, from Sumner Bacon, the first Presbyterian missionary in Texas who was denied a preaching license because he was illiterate, to Rabbi Henry Cohen, who funneled thousands of Jewish refugees into […]

$25

Basement to Attic Tours of Bishop’s Palace

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

Offering participants a rare look into parts of the National Historic Landmark that are typically off-limits, the 1892 Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tours feature Mrs. Gresham’s studio. An exclusive third-floor view to a truly one of a kind panoramic of the Gulf of Mexico.

$35

Labor Day Film & Songswap

1920 City National Bank Building 2219 Market, Galveston, TX, United States

Join us for a film screening and song swap in the 1920 City National Bank Building this Labor Day weekend! This year’s program brings awareness to the workers who put food on our Gulf Coast tables. The event kicks off with the film FRUITS OF LABOR at 5:30 p.m. and culminates with a concert by […]

$20

Basement to Attic Tours of Bishop’s Palace

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

Offering participants a rare look into parts of the National Historic Landmark that are typically off-limits, the 1892 Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tours feature Mrs. Gresham’s studio. An exclusive third-floor view to a truly one of a kind panoramic of the Gulf of Mexico.

$35

Barbie | Strand Summer Series

Saengerfest Park 2302 The Strand, Galveston, TX, United States

Music and movie nights on The Strand return with the 2024 Strand Summer Series! These free events welcome you to monthly evening events at Galveston Historical Foundation's Saengerfest Park and Hendley Green. Craft beer and wine will be available for sale along with a rotating list of on-site food trucks and vendors. Visit www.galvestonhistory.org/strandsummer for full details. […]