Pedal Steel Noah at the 1859 St. Joseph’s Church
1859 St. Joseph's Church 2202 Avenue K, Galveston, TX, United StatesA 16-year-old musician based in Austin, Noah Faulkner has won hearts with his daily Instagram videos, which feature him covering ‘80s and ‘90s hits on pedal steel. His brother plays bass, and their dog Kara looks on. Texas Monthly recently featured Noah for their “Best Thing In Texas” series, saying, “In an Austin revival of […]
1859 Ashton Villa Ghost Tours | Haunted History
1859 Ashton Villa 2328 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, United StatesLed by #GalvestonHistory staff, the 2024 Ashton Villa ghost tours explore the history and mysteries of the 1859 Broadway beauty. Tour the first and second floors while learning about the Brown family, including Bettie Brown, and judge for yourself if her spirit still resides in the family home! Tickets are non-refundable, and photographs are always encouraged! […]
Haunted Harbor Tours | Haunted History
Galveston Historic Seaport 2200 Harborside Drive, Galveston, TX, United StatesGalveston Bay's historic waters are tied directly to the island's beginnings. On this special 90-minute tour onboard Galveston Historical Foundation's SEAGULL II, guests will hear the haunted history of Galveston's harborside. These special cruises depart from the Galveston Historic Seaport at Pier 22. Galveston Historical Foundation is committed to making our programs and historic sites […]
Galveston Graveyards – Foundation Conversations
1859 Ashton Villa 2328 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, United StatesJoin Galveston Historical Foundation's Jami Durham as she shares the stories and histories of many of the island's cemeteries, including Lakeview, Calvary, Municipal, Rosewood, Serbian and Greek Orthodox, Sisters of the Incarnate Word, Beth Jacob and more. You are welcome to bring your own lunch to enjoy. Lunch will not be provided. Virtual tickets are […]
1859 Ashton Villa Ghost Tours | Haunted History
1859 Ashton Villa 2328 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, United StatesLed by #GalvestonHistory staff, the 2024 Ashton Villa ghost tours explore the history and mysteries of the 1859 Broadway beauty. Tour the first and second floors while learning about the Brown family, including Bettie Brown, and judge for yourself if her spirit still resides in the family home! Tickets are non-refundable, and photographs are always encouraged! […]
1859 Ashton Villa Ghost Tours | Haunted History
1859 Ashton Villa 2328 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, United StatesLed by #GalvestonHistory staff, the 2024 Ashton Villa ghost tours explore the history and mysteries of the 1859 Broadway beauty. Tour the first and second floors while learning about the Brown family, including Bettie Brown, and judge for yourself if her spirit still resides in the family home! Tickets are non-refundable, and photographs are always encouraged! […]
Haunted Harbor Tours | Haunted History
Galveston Historic Seaport 2200 Harborside Drive, Galveston, TX, United StatesGalveston Bay's historic waters are tied directly to the island's beginnings. On this special 90-minute tour onboard Galveston Historical Foundation's SEAGULL II, guests will hear the haunted history of Galveston's harborside. These special cruises depart from the Galveston Historic Seaport at Pier 22. Galveston Historical Foundation is committed to making our programs and historic sites […]
Cemetery Tours at Calvary Cemetery
Calvary Cemetery 2506 65th Street, Galveston, TX, United StatesCalvary Catholic Cemetery is the burial place of Nicholas Clayton, home to GHF’s Oppermann Mausoleum and more. Take a walk through Galveston’s history while visiting the burial sites of numerous island residents.
ELISSA’s 147th Birthday Party
Galveston Historic Seaport 2200 Harborside Drive, Galveston, TX, United StatesShe's come a long way in her 147 years! The Official Tall Ship of Texas, the 1877 ELISSA annual birthday party, returns to our Galveston Historic Seaport. Your ticket includes complimentary craft beer courtesy of Saint Arnold Brewing, food, custom birthday cake, live music from Houston's Buxton, and a shipload more from us at #GalvestonHistory. […]
Haunted Harbor Tours | Haunted History
Galveston Historic Seaport 2200 Harborside Drive, Galveston, TX, United StatesGalveston Bay's historic waters are tied directly to the island's beginnings. On this special 90-minute tour onboard Galveston Historical Foundation's SEAGULL II, guests will hear the haunted history of Galveston's harborside. These special cruises depart from the Galveston Historic Seaport at Pier 22. Galveston Historical Foundation is committed to making our programs and historic sites […]
