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    Join us tomorrow as members of GHF’s African Ameri Join us tomorrow as members of GHF’s African American Heritage Committee will speak about Galveston’s Central High School basketball and baseball programs, including Coach Wilbur Byrd and star athlete Gus Allen III. 

Foundation Conversations return to the 1859 Ashton Villa at 11:30 am for our February feature. These special presentations are now FREE to the public. #Galvestonhistory members can also access the livestream and recorded archive of all presentations in their members' area.

#LoveGalveston #GalvestonIsland
    Trivia night returns this Thursday to the Galvesto Trivia night returns this Thursday to the Galveston Historic Seaport! We'll open the doors at 6 for dockside access and then head upstairs for trivia at 6:30. Admission is free, with paid drinks and snacks available in the gift shop. Bring the brain trust and get ready for a night with just the right amount of history and fun.

#GalvestonHistory #LoveGalveston #GalvestonIsland
    If you missed out on the fun of Bettie Ball this y If you missed out on the fun of Bettie Ball this year, all hope isn't lost. We have a VERY limited amount of our custom 1859 Ashton Villa Mardi Gras beads left. They are $15 each and available at galvestonhistory.org while you can get 'em. Pro tip, though, these aren't for throwing. You're going to want to keep these all for yourself.

Get yours now at galvestonhistory.org/avbeads.
 
#GalvestonHistory #LoveGalveston #GalvestonIsland
    #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!
 
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    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.
 
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    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. 
 
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    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. 
 
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    Members of GHF’s AAHC will speak about Galveston’s Central High School basketball and baseball programs, including Coach Wilbur Byrd and star athlete Gus Allen III.Galveston Historical Foundation’s African American Heritage Committee (AAHC) was established in 2002 at the 1859 Ashton Villa, when more than forty community members gathered with a shared passion for preserving the island’s Black history. Leading the charge was Maggie Williams—a Galveston native and retired schoolteacher—who was elected the committee’s first chair. Since its founding, this committee has dedicated itself to identifying, commemorating, and preserving historic sites important to African Americans and the Galveston community. ... See MoreSee Less

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      • 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
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      • 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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