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Basement to Attic Tours of Bishop’s Palace
Basement to Attic Tours of Bishop’s Palace
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.
Dale Watson & His Lone Stars | Strand Summer Series
Dale Watson & His Lone Stars | Strand Summer Series
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. Additionally, limited VIP […]
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Dale Watson at the 1859 St. Joseph’s Church
Dale Watson at the 1859 St. Joseph’s Church
The word "legend" is showing up more and more in concert introductions and interviews, but the reference makes Ian uncomfortable. Yeah, he's proud of playing stadiums with the Stones, arenas with Dylan and ZZ Top, showing up in movies like Slingblade, and having numerous radio hits and TV performances. The awards are affirming and exciting; […]
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Basement to Attic Tours of Bishop’s Palace
Basement to Attic Tours of Bishop’s Palace
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.
Wonka | Strand Summer Series
Wonka | Strand Summer Series
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. […]
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Broadway Beauties Walking Tour
Broadway Beauties Walking Tour
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 […]
Sacred Places Walking Tour
Sacred Places Walking Tour
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 […]
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Roadside Architecture – Foundation Conversations
Roadside Architecture – Foundation Conversations
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 […]
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Basement to Attic Tours of Bishop’s Palace
Basement to Attic Tours of Bishop’s Palace
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.
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Basement to Attic Tours of Bishop’s Palace
Basement to Attic Tours of Bishop’s Palace
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.
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Sacred Places Walking Tour
Sacred Places Walking Tour
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 […]
Broadway Beauties Walking Tour
Broadway Beauties Walking Tour
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 […]
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Basement to Attic Tours of Bishop’s Palace
Basement to Attic Tours of Bishop’s Palace
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.
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Labor Day Film & Songswap
Labor Day Film & Songswap
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 […]