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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]