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    • Galveston Historical Foundation

    The 1885 Oppermann Mausoleum

    A STORY OF FAMILY, ARCHITECTURE, AND GALVESTON BY HALEY LYNCH AND ELISABETH CARROLL PARKS, #GALVESTONHISTORY CONTRIBUTORS he Oppermann Mausoleum cuts an imposing figure. The domed stone vault towers above the...

    2025 ELISSA Day Sails

    Join us for a one-of-a-kind outdoor adventure aboard the 1877 Iron Barque ELISSA! 2025 sees the Official Tall Ship of Texas return to the waters of the Gulf of Mexico for her annual day sail series. As one of...

    Dickens on The Strand

    Brush off your bowlers and prepare your petticoats as Galveston Historical Foundation presents the 51st Annual Dickens on The Strand, held the first weekend in December!

    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!

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    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 1845. But...

    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! Held on the second Thursday of each...

    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! Held on the second Thursday of each...

    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! Held on the second Thursday of each...

    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! Held on the second Thursday of each...

    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! Held on the second Thursday of each...

    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! Held on the second Thursday of each...

    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! Held on the second Thursday of each...

    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! Held on the second Thursday of each...

    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! Held on the second Thursday of each...

    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! Held on the second Thursday of each...

    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! Held on the second Thursday of each...

    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! Held on the second Thursday of each...

    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! Held on the second Thursday of each...

    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! Held on the second Thursday of each...

    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! Held on the second Thursday of each...

    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! Held on the second Thursday of each...

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