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February 2020
Basement to Attic Tour
Offering participants a rare look into parts of the 1892 home that are typically off-limits, the Bishop's Palace Basement to Attic Tour features Mrs. Gresham’s studio. An exclusive third-floor view to a truly one of a kind panoramic of the Gulf of Mexico.
Find out more »Menardi Gras
Celebrate Mardi Gras 2020, supported by Tom’s Galveston Real Estate, at the site of the island’s first celebration of the annual fest in 1853, the Michel B. Menard House! Join Galveston Historical Foundation for Menardi Gras, a night of food, fun, music, and frivolity at Galveston’s oldest residence. Tickets are $55 per person or $100 per couple and include access to beverages, heavy hors d’oeuvres and a live New Orleans brass band. Menardi Gras tickets are limited and advance reservation…
Find out more »Victorian Sweetheart Tour
Galveston Historical Foundation’s 1892 Bishop’s Palace will open its doors for a special Victorian Sweetheart Tour. The tour will feature champagne and chocolate and will include a discussion on the history of Victorian courting.
Find out more »Basement to Attic Tour
Offering participants a rare look into parts of the 1892 home that are typically off-limits, the Bishop's Palace Basement to Attic Tour features Mrs. Gresham’s studio. An exclusive third-floor view to a truly one of a kind panoramic of the Gulf of Mexico.
Find out more »Winter Texan Tour of 1859 St. Joseph’s Church
Welcome Winter Texans! Now that you’ve escaped the cold winter by heading south, it’s island time! Galveston Island’s tropical climate and breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico provide the relaxing escape you’ve been longing for. Yet, you’ll feel right at home with the small town culture and southern hospitality found on this historic island. Exploring in Galveston is easy to do as the island offers 32 miles of beaches, world-class attractions and adventure opportunities. Galveston Historical Foundation welcomes you…
Find out more »Winter Texan Tour of the 1838 Menard House
Welcome Winter Texans! Now that you’ve escaped the cold winter by heading south, it’s island time! Galveston Island’s tropical climate and breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico provide the relaxing escape you’ve been longing for. Yet, you’ll feel right at home with the small town culture and southern hospitality found on this historic island. Exploring in Galveston is easy to do as the island offers 32 miles of beaches, world-class attractions, and adventure opportunities. Galveston Historical Foundation welcomes you…
Find out more »Basement to Attic Tour
Offering participants a rare look into parts of the 1892 home that are typically off-limits, the Bishop's Palace Basement to Attic Tour features Mrs. Gresham’s studio. An exclusive third-floor view to a truly one of a kind panoramic of the Gulf of Mexico.
Find out more »March 2020
Seaport Spring Break
Join the Texas Seaport Museum this March for our Seaport Spring Break workshop series. Classes are limited to 20 people and are free with general admission to the Texas Seaport Museum, Pier 22 Harborside. Courses are held dockside unless otherwise noted and begin at 11:30 a.m.
Find out more »Spring Break at Bishop’s Palace
Join us at the 1892 Bishop’s Palace for our new Spring Break at the Bishop’s programs. Classes are limited and are free with general admission to the 1892 Bishop’s Palace, 1402 Broadway. Courses begin at 11:30 a.m. and will not last longer than an hour.
Find out more »Seaport Spring Break
Join the Texas Seaport Museum this March for our Seaport Spring Break workshop series. Classes are limited to 20 people and are free with general admission to the Texas Seaport Museum, Pier 22 Harborside. Courses are held dockside unless otherwise noted and begin at 11:30 a.m.
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