Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace
1892 Bishop's Palace 1402 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX, United StatesOffering 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. 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 and are $40 […]
Juneteenth Mini-Lecture: Lost Restaurants of Galveston’s African American Community
1859 Ashton Villa 2328 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, United StatesPresented by Ella Lewis (member of GHF’s African American Heritage Committee), this Juneteenth mini-lecture is held in Galveston's Juneteenth Exhibit - "And Still We Rise..." and touches on various pieces of history, connecting to Juneteenth and Galveston Island. During June, we will feature weekly mini-lectures each Saturday inside the exhibit. Lectures are included in your […]
Soul – Strand Summer Series
Hendley Green 2028 Strand Street, Galveston, TX, United StatesGalveston Historical Foundation invites you to enjoy historic downtown Galveston for the 2025 Strand Summer Series! These movie and music nights are located in The Strand’s principal parks and feature free-to-the-public concerts and movies from April through September.
The Underground Railroad and Living History with the Buffalo Soldiers
1838 Menard House 1605 33rd Street, Galveston, TX, United StatesFREE ADMISSION! Join us for a Juneteenth 2025 celebration on the historic grounds of the 1838 Menard House—the oldest residence in Galveston—where history comes alive through outdoor programs and living history reenactments. Discover the stories of Juneteenth and the Underground Railroad as interpreters portray the voices of freedom-seekers and trailblazers who shaped our nation’s journey […]
Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace
1892 Bishop's Palace 1402 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX, United StatesOffering 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. 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 and are $40 […]
Juneteenth Mini-Lecture: Notable African Americans of Galveston
1859 Ashton Villa 2328 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, United StatesPresented by Tommie Boudreaux (member of GHF’s African American Heritage Committee), this Juneteenth mini-lecture is held in Galveston's Juneteenth Exhibit - "And Still We Rise..." and touches on various pieces of history, connecting to Juneteenth and Galveston Island. During June, we will feature weekly mini-lectures each Saturday inside the exhibit. Lectures are included in your […]
Galveston’s Courville Stadium and the Prairie View Interscholastic League
1859 Ashton Villa 2328 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, United StatesThe PVIL existed from 1920-1970 to govern extracurricular activities for Black high schools in Texas during segregation. This presentation will highlight the all-star football games played in high school stadiums across the state, of which Galveston’s Kermit Courville stadium remains the sole survivor of the era.
Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace
1892 Bishop's Palace 1402 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX, United StatesOffering 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. 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 and are $40 […]
Juneteenth Mini-Lecture: Reedy Chapel’s Juneteenth Association
1859 Ashton Villa 2328 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, United StatesPresented by Diane Henderson (member of GHF’s African American Heritage Committee), this Juneteenth mini-lecture is held in Galveston's Juneteenth Exhibit - "And Still We Rise..." and touches on various pieces of history, connecting to Juneteenth and Galveston Island. During June, we will feature weekly mini-lectures each Saturday inside the exhibit. Lectures are included in your […]
Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace
1892 Bishop's Palace 1402 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX, United StatesOffering 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. 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 and are $40 […]
