Galveston Historical Foundation

Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace

1892 Bishop's Palace 1402 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX, United States

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. 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 […]

$40

Juneteenth Mini-Lecture: Lost Restaurants of Galveston’s African American Community

1859 Ashton Villa 2328 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, United States

Presented 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 States

Galveston 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.

Free

The Underground Railroad and Living History with the Buffalo Soldiers

1838 Menard House 1605 33rd Street, Galveston, TX, United States

FREE 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 […]

Free

Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace

1892 Bishop's Palace 1402 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX, United States

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. 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 […]

$40

Juneteenth Mini-Lecture: Notable African Americans of Galveston

1859 Ashton Villa 2328 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, United States

Presented 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 States

The 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.

$10

Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace

1892 Bishop's Palace 1402 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX, United States

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. 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 […]

$40

Juneteenth Mini-Lecture: Reedy Chapel’s Juneteenth Association

1859 Ashton Villa 2328 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, United States

Presented 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 States

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. 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 […]

$40