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Galveston Historical Foundation

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

Event Series Smarty Pints Trivia Nights

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

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

Tea at the Palace

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

Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea, complete with scones and sweets, in the 1892 Bishop's Palace!

$50

Following Seas: The 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA – Foundation Conversations

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

Join Galveston Historical Foundation's Mark Scibincio, Port Captain and Director of the Galveston Historic Seaport, as she shares the history of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA, The Official Tall Ship of Texas, and charts a course for the future of this incredible vessel. You are welcome to bring your own lunch to enjoy. Lunch will […]

$10

New Year’s Day Open House

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

On January 1st, GHF celebrates the New Year at Bishop’s Palace with free admission from 1 pm-3 pm. Complimentary champagne will be served to attendees. The tradition of an open house at the property started in 1893. Every other year the Gresham family would welcome visitors for a New Year’s Day calling.

Free
Event Series Battle of Galveston Walking Tours

Battle of Galveston Walking Tours

Galveston Historical Foundation 2002 Strand, Galveston, TX, United States

Played out on both land and sea over the course of several hours, the Battle of Galveston, which took place during the early morning hours of January 1, 1863, is widely acknowledged as the most important military event in Galveston’s history. Led by author and historian Ed Cotham, Jr., Learn more about this historic day […]

$35
Event Series Battle of Galveston Walking Tours

Battle of Galveston Walking Tours

Galveston Historical Foundation 2002 Strand, Galveston, TX, United States

Played out on both land and sea over the course of several hours, the Battle of Galveston, which took place during the early morning hours of January 1, 1863, is widely acknowledged as the most important military event in Galveston’s history. Led by author and historian Ed Cotham, Jr., Learn more about this historic day […]

$35