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    #GalvestonHistory is turning the page and turning #GalvestonHistory is turning the page and turning up the charm with The Bettie Ball. Held this Friday from 7-10 p.m. inside the 1859 Ashton Villa, this new Mardi Gras! kickoff keeps the spirit of our beloved Menardi Gras! while turning up the revelry. 

You’re invited to join the bold costumes, historic settings, can’t-miss cocktails, and new surprises worthy of one of the island’s favorite bonnes vivantes, Bettie Brown. Same joyful chaos, same reason to dress to impress, same unforgettable night…just with a new crown jewel.

Tickets are low but available. Parade over to galvestonhistory.org to reserve your spot!

- Beer from @eurekaheights
- Entertainment from @hustlersbrassband and @cirque_la_vie
- Drinks featuring @citadellegin
- and much more!
 
#GalvestonHistory #LoveGalveston
    Galveston Historical Foundation extends its heartf Galveston Historical Foundation extends its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Evangeline Ann Loessin Whorton, who passed away on January 15.

Evangeline’s impact on Galveston is profound and enduring. As GHF’s Vice President of Programs from 1973–1982, she created and directed the first Dickens on The Strand in 1974 and launched the Historic Homes Tour in 1975. Her research informed countless Texas Historical Commission markers, GHF tour manuals, and more. Appointed by Governor Mark White, Evangeline served as a commissioner of the Texas Historical Commission from 1983–1989.

An award-winning preservationist and environmentalist, she received GHF’s Steel Oleander Award in 2004 and the Texas Festival Association’s Founders Award in 1987. In 1992, she founded Scenic Galveston, leading efforts to conserve and restore the Galveston Bay area and transform the I-45 corridor into a scenic gateway to the island.

We are proud to share that the 2026 Galveston Historic Homes Tour will be held in honor of Whorton’s numerous contributions.
 
#GalvestonHistory #LoveGalveston
    In anticipation of this weekend's cold front, all In anticipation of this weekend's cold front, all #GalvestonHistory will be closed on Sunday and Monday. We will reopen with regularly scheduled hours on Tuesday.
 
#LoveGalveston #GalvestonIsland
    Galveston looked a little different a year ago tod Galveston looked a little different a year ago today. Although snow and ice aren't par for the course on the island, the 2025 storm gave some of our sites a chance to show off their winter wear. 
 
#GalvestonHistory #LoveGalveston #GalvestonIsland
    We've got so much to look forward to this year. Ve We've got so much to look forward to this year. Very high on that list (pun intended) are the final pieces to the 1892 Bishop's Palace roof project. The final decorative elements crafted by @ludowici, some of which were drawn by Nicholas Clayton but never created, are being finalized now. Seeing them atop this National Historic Landmark will be fantastic. 
 
#GalvetonHistory #LoveGalveston #GalvestonIslanda
    Part of operating our Galveston Historic Harbor To Part of operating our Galveston Historic Harbor Tour and Dolphin Watch experiences is making sure our SEAGULL II is ready for the water. During the vessel's time out of the harbor, we're updating our navigation equipment, continuing our crew training, refurbishing our propellers and propeller shafts, completing annual exams, and giving the boat a new paint job. We've got a few items left to check off and will get her back in the water for tours soon!
 
#GalvestonHistory #LoveGalveston #GalvestonIsland
    Smarty Pints Trivia Nights return this Thursday to Smarty Pints Trivia Nights return this Thursday to the Galveston Historic Seaport! Come flex those brain muscles and join us for a series of trivia nights supporting #GalvestonHistory and the Official Tall Ship of Texas!
 
Trivia Nights are all-ages evenings with craft beer and snacks available for purchase. Gates open at 6 for dockside access, then head up to test your smarts at 6:30.
 
To sweeten the deal, we’re giving away four spots on a 2026 day sail onboard the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA. Head to galvestonhistory.org for all the details.
 
#GalvestonIsland #LoveGalveston #1877ELISSA
    January's Foundation Conversations welcomes Ed Cot January's Foundation Conversations welcomes Ed Cotham back for a presentation on Rockets, Tanks, and Submarines: The Ingenuity of Civil War Texans. Held this Tuesday at 11:30, in person and online. Details are available at galvestonhistory.org.

Occurring at the beginning of a new industrial age, the Civil War fostered a wide variety of strange and innovative contraptions that shaped the course of the conflict. Texans contributed their talents, creating a variety of war machines and devices that are remarkable for their ingenuity. 

Ed Cotham is a veteran Civil War author, and his list of publications continues to grow. This latest offering takes the reader on a remarkable ride, complete with schemers, spies, and tinkerers.

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    Galveston Historical Foundation is turning the page and turning up the charm with The Bettie Ball. Held this Friday from 7-10 p.m. inside the 1859 Ashton Villa, this new Mardi Gras! kickoff keeps the spirit of our beloved Menardi Gras! while turning up the revelry. You’re invited to join the bold costumes, historic settings, can’t-miss cocktails, and new surprises worthy of one of the island’s favorite bonnes vivantes, Bettie Brown. Same joyful chaos, same reason to dress to impress, same unforgettable night…just with a new crown jewel.Tickets are low but available. Parade over to www.galvestonhistory.org/events/the-bettie-ball to reserve your spot!- Beer from Eureka Heights Brew Co - Entertainment from Hustlers Brass Band and Cirque La Vie - Drinks featuring CITADELLE GIN - and much more! ... See MoreSee Less

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    • ABOUT
      • GHF Board and Staff
      • About Galveston Historical Foundation
      • GHF Job Openings
      • Galveston Immigration Database
    • SITES
      • GHF Properties
      • Venue Rentals
      • Educational Packets
      • Group Tours
      • ———-
      • Galveston’s Juneteenth Exhibit – “And Still We Rise…”
      • Galveston Historic Seaport – Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA
      • 1892 Bishop’s Palace
      • Architectural Salvage Warehouse
      • Hendley Green
      • Historic Harbor Tour and Dolphin Watch
      • Saengerfest Park
      • Galveston’s Immigration Experience – Ship To Shore
    • EVENTS
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      • CALENDAR OF EVENTS
      • VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
      • ———-
      • Live at St. Joseph’s Concerts
      • Strand Summer Series
      • Foundation Conversations
      • Dickens on The Strand
      • Galveston Historic Homes Tour
      • Galveston Island Revue Weekend
      • Tall Ships® Galveston
      • The Bettie Ball
    • PRESERVATION
      • GHF Preservation Resources
      • Edward L. Protz Historic Preservation Internship
      • Architectural Salvage Warehouse
      • Galveston Historical Foundation’s African American Heritage Committee
      • Endangered List
      • Sally B. Wallace Preservation Award Honor Roll
      • GHF Revolving Fund
      • Galveston Windstorm Exemption
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