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    • October 2026

    • Fri 2

      David Ramirez Live at the 1859 St. Joseph’s Church

      October 2 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
      1859 St. Joseph's Church 2202 Avenue K, Galveston, TX, United States

      David Ramirez returned to music on his own terms. After stepping away in the wake of a long relationship and choosing to process his grief privately rather than turn it into a heartbreak record, the Austin-based singer-songwriter rediscovered his creative center. With six full-length albums, three EPs, numerous collaborations, and a supergroup project (Glorietta) behind […]

      $25
    • December 2026

    • Fri 4

      Jubilation Ringers Handbell Concert at the 1859 St. Joseph’s Church

      December 4 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Jubilation Ringers Handbell Concert at the 1859 St. Joseph’s Church
      1859 St. Joseph's Church 2202 Avenue K, Galveston, TX, United States

      Enjoy the sounds of the season with a Dickens tradition! Known for its exceptional acoustics, the breathtaking 1859 St. Joseph's Church opens its doors for three special handbell concerts performed by JuBellate Ringers (League City UMC) Handbells. These Dickens on The Strand traditions sell out annually, so be sure to get your reservations in advance, […]

      $25
    • Fri 4

      Jubilation Ringers Handbell Concert at the 1859 St. Joseph’s Church

      December 4 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Jubilation Ringers Handbell Concert at the 1859 St. Joseph’s Church
      1859 St. Joseph's Church 2202 Avenue K, Galveston, TX, United States

      Enjoy the sounds of the season with a Dickens tradition! Known for its exceptional acoustics, the breathtaking 1859 St. Joseph's Church opens its doors for three special handbell concerts performed by JuBellate Ringers (League City UMC) Handbells. These Dickens on The Strand traditions sell out annually, so be sure to get your reservations in advance, […]

      $25
    • Fri 4

      Jubilation Ringers Handbell Concert at the 1859 St. Joseph’s Church

      December 4 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jubilation Ringers Handbell Concert at the 1859 St. Joseph’s Church
      1859 St. Joseph's Church 2202 Avenue K, Galveston, TX, United States

      Enjoy the sounds of the season with a Dickens tradition! Known for its exceptional acoustics, the breathtaking 1859 St. Joseph's Church opens its doors for three special handbell concerts performed by JuBellate Ringers (League City UMC) Handbells. These Dickens on The Strand traditions sell out annually, so be sure to get your reservations in advance, […]

      $25
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    Time to stop putting off your sail training: The E Time to stop putting off your sail training: The ELISSA Daysail opportunities you’ve been waiting for are here! 

DATES: October 21, 22, 23, & 24

THE EXPERIENCE
A 6-hour sail aboard the 1877 Iron Barque ELISSA, which will include: 
⚓️ A course of instruction on how to sail a square-rigged ship
🍎 Lunch
🥤 Water and soda

A note about October 22: ELISSA will serve as the lead ship and kick off the 2026 Harvest Moon Regatta on Thursday, October 22. ELISSA will not compete in the event, but will be there to start the race from Galveston. Pretty exciting stuff, if we do say so ourselves. 😅

October on the water will be beautiful! Save your spot and learn more at the link in our bio.
    Happy World Maritime Day! Every day is a day to Happy World Maritime Day! 

Every day is a day to appreciate maritime life and work at Galveston’s Historic Seaport. Today is no different! 

We’ll be on the harbor this evening, plain-air painting as the sun sets. For just $15, you’ll receive a small canvas, easel, paints, and instruction from local artist Nick Barbee (@nick__barbee). All skill levels are welcome! 

Plein Air on the Pier
Time: 7-9 p.m.
📍 Galveston Historic Seaport

Then, we’ll keep the maritime activities rolling this weekend with ELISSA sail training on Saturday, from 1-5 p.m. (check-in begins at noon) at Galveston Historic Seaport.

ELISSA Sail Training
Time: 7-9 p.m.
📍 Galveston Historic Seaport

Here’s to making all maritime work safer by protecting our environment and our people.

#worldmaritimeday
    At the 1892 Bishop’s Palace, Galveston Historical At the 1892 Bishop’s Palace, Galveston Historical Foundation knew we wanted the painted exterior surfaces to match the color captured in historic reference photos we studied. We conducted a paint analysis, which helped us realize the color was much darker than the cream color many had come to identify with the Bishop’s Palace. Honoring the design architect Nicholas Clayton envisioned would mean opting for a rich, deep red color. So that’s exactly what we did.

When it was time to repaint those sections this year, we went back to the team who originally helped us pinpoint the red we needed: Southwestern Paint.

We are so grateful to Jackie Gomez and the entire Southwestern Paint team. We love this local Galveston business, which has served the Houston region with expertise and honesty for more than 75 years. In addition to patiently helping us develop the perfect color, Southwestern Paint donated the Benjamin Moore paint we used.

Speaking of Benjamin Moore: huge thanks to this company, whose commitment to quality helps us carry out our mission.

Enjoy this video, which explains the process so well. We especially love this quote from Jackie:

“Galveston is known for its history. So having us be a part of that means everything not only to us, but to our customers as well.” ✨

A lagniappe for our friends: Did you know Galveston Historical Foundation members receive 30% off paint purchases from Southwestern Paint? 🙏 You can learn more about membership at galvestonhistory.org/support/ghf-membership
    Last weekend, we celebrated the people who bring s Last weekend, we celebrated the people who bring so much heart, time, and joy to Galveston Historical Foundation: our volunteers! More than 300 volunteers filled the 1859 Ashton Villa for dinner, drinks, and community, while our staff worked hard in the kitchen, preparing the meal.

To our volunteers: Your hard work, spirit, and generosity make so much possible throughout the year. Thank you!
    Tag your favorite person to take to hear live musi Tag your favorite person to take to hear live music, and you might win a signed, limited-run poster AND two tickets to see David Ramirez (@davidramirez) live at St. Joseph’s on Friday, October 2! ✨

HOW? 👉 Just comment on this post and tag your favorite folks to take to shows, and you’re automatically entered to win. 

🌜 Tag one person per comment, but comment as many times as you’d like!

🌜🌜 We’ll announce the winner on Wednesday, September 30. 

🌜🌜 🌜 The deadline? September 29 at 11:59 p.m.

One of Galveston Historical Foundation’s missions is to elevate compelling art, from the past and from our contemporaries. Thank you for being here. 🙏 See you at St. Joe’s!
    Isn’t this sketch by Jim Lenahan (@lenahandrawing) Isn’t this sketch by Jim Lenahan (@lenahandrawing) captivating? 

Thank you so much for using your considerable skill to capture the 1892 Bishop’s Palace, Jim. It’s beautiful work.
    Our 2026 Haunted History schedule is here! 👉 Galv Our 2026 Haunted History schedule is here!

👉 Galveston ghost stories; haunted tours of the harbor; cemetery walks by lantern light; Strand sip and strolls; and gobs and gobs of spooky storytelling…

Time to make some memories! Check out the full slate of events, buy tickets, and RSVP at the link in our bio.
    We’ve seen and done a lot in the world of preserva We’ve seen and done a lot in the world of preservation, but moving the 1945 Marshall Family Fish Camp brought us a new challenge: relocating a historic property over water. 

We got comfortable in the Fish Camp’s gorgeous upstairs living room, now located near Teichman Point, and asked our Laura Bourgeois to explain the logistics behind the move.

Special thanks to McMillan Building Movers for their expertise!
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    Galveston! Here’s what’s happening this weekend:🌞 Fri., Sept. 25Austin Gaston Live: Summer at the Seaport📍 Galveston Historic Seaport6-8 p.m.FreeToast the sunset with live, local music from soulful singer-songwriter Austin Gaston (@gastoni176), beer and wine, good company, and the best view on the harbor!🌞 Sat., Sept. 26Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace📍 1892 Bishop’s Palace11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.$40The Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tours are the best opportunity the public has to view all floors of the historic property. Offering participants a rare look into parts of the National Historic Landmark that are typically off-limits, the 1892 Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tours feature Mrs. Gresham’s studio, and an exclusive third-floor view to a truly one-of-a-kind panoramic of the Gulf of Mexico. Tickets are limited to 20 total guests.🌞 Sat., Sept. 26Open House: The 1945 Marshall Family Fish Camp📍 516 91st St., Galveston, TX 7755412-3 p.m.The 1945 Marshall Family Fish Camp is ready for its close-up, and for its new owner! Join us for an in-person look at the newly relocated and restored Fish Camp, which boasts stunning views, one-of-a-kind character, and some of the most gorgeous knotty pine walls we’ve ever seen.🌞 Sat., Sept. 26ELISSA Sail Training Orientation📍 Galveston Historic Seaport1 - 5 p.m. Check-in begins at noon; orientation begins at 1 p.m.ELISSA’s sail training is an adventure activity for people of all ages and abilities. Young and older folks alike can find camaraderie and a rewarding experience either in ELISSA’s rigging or on her decks. ...

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      • Galveston Historic Homes Tour
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      • Tall Ships® Galveston
      • The Bettie Ball
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      • Edward L. Protz Historic Preservation Internship
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