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    Our sincere thanks to Houston Public Media (@houst Our sincere thanks to Houston Public Media (@houstonpubmedia) and writer Julianna Washburn for taking a closer look at the community meetings planned to help shape Juneteenth’s Home (@juneteenthshome) here on the island. 

SmithGroup’s Dayton Schroeter summed up the reason for the sessions beautifully: "The vision really has to come from the community and the people who hold this history closest.”

Please mark your calendars and plan to join us on October 24 and 25 in Galveston; you can find more information at the link in our bio.

Another link in our bio will take you to Houston Public Media’s piece. 

Thank you for being part of this important process!
    Well, we thought Yoga on the Pier would end with s Well, we thought Yoga on the Pier would end with summer, but y’all had other ideas. 🩵😅

Yoga on the Pier is back!

📍 Galveston Historic Seaport
Thursday, October 15
6 p.m. (please note the earlier start time!)

Instructor Cece Rodriguez (@esencia.atelier.tx) will lead us through a relaxing, all-levels workout overlooking Galveston Harbor, and we’ll close out the evening with an optional cold plunge. 

The sun is setting earlier, so we’re getting started at 6 p.m. 🌞 The weather looks great Thursday, but in the case of rain or cold temps, yoga will move indoors.

Special thanks to Cece and @swell.galveston!
    When Visit Galveston asked our experts here at Gal When Visit Galveston asked our experts here at Galveston Historical Foundation to help research and write text for four of the new Wayfinding signs recently installed around the island, we couldn’t say yes fast enough. We jumped at the chance to provide historical context for signs detailing architectural history, port history, Juneteenth, and the 1900 Storm, the last of which you see pictured here. 

The 1900 Storm sign puts the natural disaster into broader context, describing not only Galveston’s prosperity and international renown before the hurricane, but the backbreaking work, engineering, and ingenuity that followed. 

We applaud Visit Galveston’s dedication to educating visitors. By continuing to tell our stories, we all help ensure our shared history remains alive and relevant for generations to come.
    Galveston! Here’s what’s happening this weekend: Galveston! Here’s what’s happening this weekend:

🌞 Thurs., Oct. 8
Haunted Headscratchers: Smarty Pints Trivia Night
📍 Galveston Historic Seaport
6-8 p.m.
Free

Put your haunted history knowledge to the test at this special Smarty Pints trivia night! Gather your ghouls for an evening of spooky questions, strange facts, local lore, and Halloween-themed challenges designed to test even the sharpest minds. Expect a lively mix of haunted history, pop culture, creepy curiosities, and plenty of unexpected twists along the way. 

The weather looks nice, so we’ll be on the dock next to ELISSA!

Gates open at 6 p.m., trivia starts at 6:30 p.m.

🌞 Sat., Oct. 10
Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace
📍 1892 Bishop’s Palace
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
$40

The 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., Oct. 10
Haunted Harbor Tours
📍 Galveston Historic Seaport
4 p.m. + 5:30 p.m. (two different start times)
$35

Step aboard Galveston Historical Foundation’s SEAGULL II for the original Haunted Harbor Tour through Galveston Bay. Led by #GalvestonHistory guides, guests will learn about the haunted history of the island’s historic waters. The 90-minute tour features historically accurate accounts researched by Galveston Historical Foundation staff. 

Cruises depart from the Galveston Historic Seaport at Pier 22.
    ELISSA Daysails are just a couple of weeks away! ELISSA Daysails are just a couple of weeks away! 

We expected seats to fill fast, and y’all haven’t let us down. 

The good news for those of you who are hoping to join the fun but haven’t saved your spot: A group of tickets just shook loose for Friday, October 23. Our advice? Snag ‘em!

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

Save your spot and learn more at the link in our bio.
    The 1892 Bishop's Palace will be closed on Thursda The 1892 Bishop's Palace will be closed on Thursday, October 8. We will resume normal hours on Friday, October 9. Thank you!
    Teichman Point oyster roasts charmed Galveston soc Teichman Point oyster roasts charmed Galveston society starting in the late 1800s, and when the Galveston Boat Club formed along Offatts Bayou in 1928, recreational boating joined delicious shellfish as a top draw. Humble structures designed to accommodate exhausted fishermen began popping up along shorelines, and like other Gulf Coast communities, locals called them “fish camps.”

In 1944, a Houston building contractor named William Beatty Marshall purchased two lots along Offatts Bayou. A graduate of Rice University, Marshall worked for miscellaneous builders in the region before launching his own firm in 1940. While Marshall thrived professionally building homes in the Houston Heights and Montrose neighborhoods, his 1944 island purchase was personal. Shortly after buying the land, he began construction on a fish camp for his family. 

Marshall wasn’t alone. While fish camps had become common on Galveston Bay in the early 20th century, a post-World War II building boom turned the rustic dwellings into a widespread trend. 

Typically second residences that prioritized functionality and easy access to the outdoors, fish camps embraced simple design and materials over ornate touches. One look at the 1945 Marshall Family Fish Camp confirms that simple didn’t mean skimping on beauty. The Marshall Family Fish Camp features gorgeous knotty pine interiors, airy open spaces, and panoramic views of the water and wetlands that attracted people to the area in the first place. Its orientation, facing south, brilliantly incorporated island breezes into its cooling capabilities. 

When Galveston Historical Foundation moved the Marshall Family Fish Camp, we made sure the house faced south in its new lot, both to preserve the original design integrity and to take advantage of the bay breezes.

Fish camps continued to proliferate through the 1970s, which makes the 1945 Marshall Family Fish Camp a pioneering gem of the genre that’ll never go out of style.
    It’s another busy start to another busy week, but It’s another busy start to another busy week, but we’re taking a beat to savor these gorgeous moments Cadet 3/C Sherkhan Kossay, a student at Texas A&M Maritime Academy, sent to Galveston Historical Foundation. 

Cadet 3/C Kossay captured these shots of the ELISSA in New York Harbor from aboard the TS State of Maine during Galveston’s 250 voyage. The profile of our 1877 square-rigged iron barque cast against an iconic 2026 cityscape has us marveling over the passage of time, and appreciating the wonder a 149 year-old ship continues to inspire. 

We’re so grateful to Cadet 3/C Kossay for taking the time to snap these shots and then for surprising us by sending them our way. It’s a beautiful reminder that we all have friends, everywhere.
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    Galveston! Here’s what’s happening this weekend:🌞 Thurs., Oct. 15Yoga on the Pier📍 Galveston Historic Seaport : Home of the 1877 Tall Ship Elissa 6-8 p.m.FreeInstructor Cece Rodriguez (@esencia.atelier.tx) will lead us through a relaxing, all-levels workout overlooking Galveston Harbor, and we’ll close out the evening with an optional cold plunge. The sun is setting earlier, so we’re getting started at 6 p.m. 🌞 The weather looks great Thursday, but in the case of rain or cold temps, yoga will move indoors.Special thanks to Cece and @swell.galveston!🌞 Sat., Oct. 17Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace📍 1892 Bishop's Palace 11 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., Oct. 17Haunted Harbor Tours📍 Galveston Historic Seaport : Home of the 1877 Tall Ship Elissa 4 p.m. + 5:30 p.m. (two different start times)$35Step aboard Galveston Historical Foundation’s SEAGULL II for the original Haunted Harbor Tour through Galveston Bay. Led by #GalvestonHistory guides, guests will learn about the haunted history of the island’s historic waters. The 90-minute tour features historically accurate accounts researched by Galveston Historical Foundation staff. Cruises depart from the Galveston Historic Seaport at Pier 22.🌞 Sat., Oct. 17Hocus Pocus: Movie Night at Menard📍 Menard House7:30-9:30 p.m.Free*Hocus Pocus in the Backyard! Grab a blanket, bring your favorite goblins, and settle in for a little Halloween magic as we watch Hocus Pocus in the backyard of the 1838 Menard House, Galveston’s oldest residence.*Admission that includes a chair will be available for $5. ...

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