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Holiday Tours of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace

Step into the 1892 Bishop's Palace for this special tour highlighting the National Historic Landmark's holiday decorations! Featuring six Christmas trees, live greenery, Poinsettias, and more, you'll learn about the...

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Dickens on The Strand Short Story Contest

Could you be the next Dickens? This year’s festival will give you the chance to ride in a carriage with a Dickens descendant if your story is the winning selection!

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Galveston Historic House Specialist Continuing Education Course

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Entertainers and Guests – Galveston Island Revue Weekend

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Galveston Historical Foundation

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Galveston Historical Foundation is turning the page and turning up the charm with The Bettie Ball. Held this Friday from 7-10 p.m. inside the 1859 Ashton Villa, this new Mardi Gras! kickoff keeps the spirit of our beloved Menardi Gras! while turning up the revelry. You’re invited to join the bold costumes, historic settings, can’t-miss cocktails, and new surprises worthy of one of the island’s favorite bonnes vivantes, Bettie Brown. Same joyful chaos, same reason to dress to impress, same unforgettable night…just with a new crown jewel.Tickets are low but available. Parade over to www.galvestonhistory.org/events/the-bettie-ball to reserve your spot!- Beer from Eureka Heights Brew Co - Entertainment from Hustlers Brass Band and Cirque La Vie - Drinks featuring CITADELLE GIN - and much more! ... See MoreSee Less

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Incorporated in 1954, Galveston Historical Foundation is one of the nation's largest local preservation organizations. Over the last 50 years, the foundation has expanded its mission to encompass community redevelopment, public education, historic preservation advocacy, maritime preservation and stewardship of historic properties.