Step into the 1892 Bishop’s Palace for this special tour highlighting the National Historic Landmark’s holiday decorations! The Bishop’s Palace Christmas Tours feature nine Christmas trees, live greenery, Poinsettias, and more. You’ll learn about the house and Victorian holiday traditions with complimentary champagne served. Photography is allowed.
Tickets are $35 per person, and the Bishop’s Palace Christmas Tours are limited to 30 guests. The tours are held at 5:30 p.m. on December 13 and 20.
ABOUT THE 1892 BISHOP’S PALACE
The Bishop’s Palace (a.k.a. Gresham House) is a contributing building in the East End Historic District, a National Historic Landmark. The house is listed in the National Register of Historic Places at the national level of significance in the area of architecture. Architectural historians list the Bishop’s Palace as one of the most significant of Victorian residences in the country.
ABOUT GALVESTON HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) was formed as the Galveston Historical Society in 1871 and merged with a new organization formed in 1954 as a non-profit entity devoted to historic preservation and history in Galveston County. Over the last seventy years, GHF has expanded its mission to encompass community redevelopment, historic preservation advocacy, maritime preservation, museum development, and heritage tourism. GHF embraces a broader vision of history and architecture that encompasses advancements in environmental and natural sciences and their intersection with historic buildings and coastal life, and continues to lead on local, state, and national levels with research-driven programs that build awareness of preservation’s role in cultural identity and stewardship across generations.
