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Galveston Historical Foundation

The Lost War for Texas – Presentation and Book Signing

One of the most important themes in US history is the series of struggles that transformed the Southwest from a Spanish to an American possession: the Texas Revolution of 1836 and the Mexican–American War of...

Smarty Pints Trivia Nights

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!

Jessie May McGuire Dent Marker Dedication Ceremony

Jessie McGuire-Dent, educator, equal rights activist and women ahead of her time receives a Texas Historical Commission Undertold Marker.

The Storm

Why we still talk about the great Galveston hurricane of 1900.

Genteel Junque Returns October 11-13

An array of antiques, furniture, and home accessories will be available for sale at GHF's annual Genteel Junque sale of donated items.

The Galveston Fire of ’85 Sheet Music

The Galveston Fire of 1887 began at the Vulcan factory on the corner of Strand and 16th on Friday, November 13, 1885.

1885 Oppermann Vault Now a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

A new historic landmark for Galveston! The 1885 Oppermann Vault was approved by the Texas Historical Commission for a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. The THC awards this designation to buildings at least 50...

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