Galveston Historical Foundation

Fire Safety Sessions for Historic Homes

GHF, in partnership with the City of Galveston and the Galveston Fire Department, will host two educational sessions focused on fire safety for historic buildings.

The Silk Stocking Historic District and The 1857 George Ball House

The Silk Stocking Historic District, est. 1975 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996, is home to the 1857 Ball House.

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 Coast's waters for her annual day sail series. As...

Plan A History-Making Galveston Vacation

Make your Galveston holiday a history-making one with stops at Galveston Historical Foundation's sites and experiences.

51st Annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour

Galveston Historical Foundation opens the doors to the Island's architectural history at its 51st Annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour.

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